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Michael Urbanski is the chief executive officer or Heavy Hammer, Inc., and USHUD.com. Headquartered in Annapolis, Michael oversees the online networking and consulting company advocating for American homebuyers, connecting them with trusted experts and valuable resources. Driving one of the most widely used suites of foreclosure Websites, Heavy Hammer delivers all-inclusive, free lists of foreclosure properties to more than 500,000 homebuyers monthly. In business since 1998, Heavy Hammer has focused on geographically-based ad serving technology and processes allowing thousands of professionals to target specific locations, connecting directly with consumers in specific locations. Starting with USHUD.com, this group of sites now includes more than 30 state- and region-specific sites.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
These simple, yet effective tips I havepersonally found invaluable. Hopefully you, too, will benefit from them as you invest in real estate foreclosures.  Tip #1 - The rewards are greatest when the real estate investor is a knowledgeable, proactive force in the process. Take an active roll in you...
04/07/2010
Like every other third party mortgage investor on the planet, Fannie Mae has had a rough time lately. When Wall Street finally stopped buying sub-prime loans, Fannie Mae found themselves holding millions of unsellable mortgages. Essentially they were left holding the bag. Was it greed that create...
04/03/2010
House flipping, the selling of property within six months of purchase by investors, was once discouraged by the government. But these days, the activity is more than welcome as investors fixing up and quickly selling at a profit is helping to reenergize some of the hardest hit housing markets. Th...
04/02/2010
With the passing of widely publicized and highly contentious health care reform legislation last week, congressional leaders must now refocus efforts to address the interrelated employment and housing crises which continue to impact millions of Americans. While imperfect, there are benefits from ...
03/30/2010
The Obama administration on Friday announced changes to its Home Affordable Modification Program. To date, the $75 billion plan has helped only 170,000 homeowners finalize loan modifications, far short of the 3 million to 4 million goal originally intended. With the new changes, the program will ...
03/28/2010
The mortgage foreclosure process creates three sets of real estate investment opportunities: the default/pre-foreclosure phase, the action/sale phase, and the REO phase. This post covers the risks and rewards of each.   Buying pre-foreclosure homes involves working directly with the homeowner and...
03/26/2010
The new Obama administration program taking effect April 5 is rife with problems that will adversely impact real estate professionals and consumers alike, actually encouraging homeowners to walk away from mortgages. First announced by the U.S. Treasury Department in May 2009, the plan promotes sh...
03/17/2010
When investing in real estate, there are numerous strategies available to help maximize your equity depending on your short and long term investing goals. Designing your exit strategy is as important as the home purchase itself. This post outlines some strategies that can potentially increase you...
03/16/2010
Many new real estate investors hold the misconception that foreclosures are purchased directly from the bank. It is natural to assume that the bank owns the home; however, whether through a Deed of Trust or Mortgage, the title to your home is either held by a third party or pledged as security fo...
03/14/2010
When it comes to investing in foreclosure homes for resale and investing in foreclosure homes for rental income, there isn't a vast difference. Many of the same rules apply and many guidelines remain constant. As with any type of investing, the point at which you enter will determine how profitab...
03/14/2010
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Michael Urbanski is the chief executive officer of Heavy Hammer, Inc., and USHUD.com. Headquartered in Annapolis, Michael oversees the online networking and consulting company advocating for American homebuyers, connecting them with trusted experts and valuable resources. Driving one of the most widely used suites of foreclosure Websites, Heavy Hammer delivers all-inclusive, free lists of foreclosure properties to more than 500,000 homebuyers monthly. In business since 1998, Heavy Hammer has focused on geographically-based ad serving technology and processes allowing thousands of professionals to target specific locations, connecting directly with consumers in specific locations. Starting with USHUD.com, this group of sites now includes more than 30 state- and region-specific sites.