Jim McGuire

As a real estate agent, I devote extra attention to issues facing struggling homeowners.

But any homeowner should know that the FBI has reported a 400 percent increase in mortgage fraud cases from five years ago. Sadly, some people are praying on those who need help the most.

If you or anyone you know is going through a mortgage-related transaction, there are some "red flags" to be aware of. I created a report on my website that gives examples of what fraud cases the FBI has been noticing.

Please send anyone here who needs this free information.... www.Carolina-Foreclosure-Alternatives.com

If you have any questions about mortgage scams, or if anyone you know needs legitimate, professional help with avoiding foreclosure, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I'm here to help.

7 out of 10 Families That Lost Their Home to Foreclosure Never Even Picked Up The Phone to Ask For Help....DON'T BE #8...CALL ME TODAY!

Chances are, you or someone you know in the Greater Charlotte area is facing the possibility of foreclosure. But you need to understand that you are not alone.

Today, 1 out of every 10 homeowners in America is behind on mortgage payments. These are tough and frustrating times. Now more than ever, it's important to identify your options. Foreclosure can be avoided, your credit can be saved, and your financial future can be salvaged.

Through my experience handling distressed properties at Keller Williams Realty, I've found that homeowners today have more questions than answers about their circumstances. I have created this site to help you understand the possible solutions to foreclosure, as well as provide a detailed explanation of short sales, which may be the best course of action for some homeowners.

You may also have noticed that I'm offering you a FREE Report to explain your options and help you decide on a course of action. The idea of losing a home can be overwhelming, and I feel it is vital for you to have all the facts necessary to make an informed decision.

As an agent with the CDPE® Designation, I have a strong and unique appreciation of the factors affecting the market, and know that there are options available to you.

If you would like to know more about your options, please call me at (704) 497-2224.

I am here to help ... in any way I can.

Jim McGuire

JIM McGUIRE Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners
in Danger of Foreclosure

Fort Mill, SC - 12/07/2009 - Jim McGuire of Keller Williams Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert^® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education accumulated by McGuire will help benefit the Fort Mill and York County area residents and communities.

Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

Today, more than 13 percent of homeowners are delinquent on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process. This is occurring across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes in foreclosure is the luxury home market. McGuire says that research shows that 7 out of 10 families that lose their home to foreclosure never pick up the phone and ask for help. They are not aware that they have options. They do!

"The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales," said McGuire. "It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure."

Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., said that "Realtors® such as McGuire with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys their credit rating. These experts also may better understand market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience", he said.

The Distressed Property Institute opened in January 2008 and provides training on-site and online. The CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors helping homeowners in distress and handling short sales.

"Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible," Charfen said. "Jim McGuire has demonstrated a commitment to the struggling homeowners, and will provide much-needed assistance in stabilizing the community."

For more information about CDPE designation or to find a CDPE Realtor in your area, please call 1-800-482-0335 or visit www.cdpe.com

***UPDATE***

***Novare Group Recently Announced That Half of the Units in the Catalyst Will Be Marketed as Apartments!***

Novare Group, http://www.novaregroup.com/ one of the leading developers of high-rise urban residential communities in the U.S., broke ground on August 29th for a beautiful new 27 story residential condominium tower, which they have named Catalyst, in the Third Ward of Uptown Charlotte. Catalyst will be situated at the corner of Church St. & Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Uptown Charlotte.

When completed, Catalyst will include 462 one and two bedroom homes and 20,000 square feet of street-level retail. Move ins for Catalyst are planned for spring 2009.

"Charlotte's Third Ward will become one of the premier urban neighborhoods of the Southeast," said Tony Skillbeck, president of Novare Carolinas Development. "In Catalyst, residents will have an ideal home where all the amenities they desire will be immediately accessible."

Just steps from Charlotte's major corporate hubs and entertainment centers, Catalyst will feature Novare's signature amenities - including an elevated pool and activity deck, private clubroom, a club quality fitness center, media room and video-gaming area. Additionally, Catalyst will feature extensive use of technology both in home and in the residential common areas, including a virtual art gallery in the lobby, iPod docking stations in each home and complimentary WiFi access in public areas, including the clubroom and pool deck.

WELCOME TO MASSEY of FORT MILL, SC



Here, just south of Charlotte, is an ideal place to regain your balance and enjoy the things in life that really matter. A new master-planned community in historic Fort Mill, South Carolina, Massey is a natural enclave that provides a true respite from the day-to-day. There are so many things to do and so many places to do them in, including a beautifully appointed, 5,000 square foot expansive Residents' Club. You'll find more ways than you ever imagined to reconnect with your own family and to establish new connections with neighbors. It's a lifestyle you can't help but embrace.

So many ways to relax and rejuvenate.
For some, the best form of relaxation is a leisurely float down Massey's Lazy River Pool. For others, it's a fun filled splash with your kids in an awesome zero-entry or Junior Olympic pool. And for the rugged among us, it's a rigorous 5-mile jog along a wooded nature trail. Rejuvenation is in the mind of the individual, so we've filled Massey with a wide variety of choices:

• A well-appointed, 5,000 square foot Residents' Clubhouse designed in the classic tradition
• An Activities Director who organizes events, clubs, fitness classes, movie nights, residents' parties and just about anything else the residents want
• A large screen theatre room where friends and neighbors can gather for a real movie theater experience right here, close to home
• A fully-equipped Fitness Center
• A Junior Olympic pool
• A Lazy River Pool and Family Fun Pool with Tower Slide
• Miles of walking, jogging and biking trails
• Kayaking and fishing on the Catawba River
• Bird-watching and picnicking in the Massey Nature Preserve
  
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