The Krain Blog

November 2008 - Posts

• Report Mortgage Fraud

  Illinois Association of REALTORS has partnered with the Chicago FBI to educate members about mortgage fraud schemes and the FBI’s Mortgage Fraud Hotline: 312-421-6700. Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5:57 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• HOPE Awards Deadline: Winners Receive $10,000

  The December 5, 2008 entry deadline for the 2009 Hope Awards is fast approaching! The HOPE Awards (Home Ownership Participation for Everyone) is a national industry awards program that recognizes individuals and organizations that made outstanding contributions Read More... Posted Monday, November 24, 2008 6:38 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Holiday Surprise from Fanny and Freddie: Foreclosures Suspended until January

  As December approaches, the saying “home for the holidays” may hold more meaning to those facing foreclosure. In that spirit, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced a suspension on foreclosures and evictions through January of 2009. Read Read More... Posted Monday, November 24, 2008 6:36 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Government Saves Citigroup with New $20 Billion Injection; Stocks Rocket Upon News

  The U.S. government on Sunday announced a massive rescue package for Citigroup - the latest move to steady the banking giant, whose shares plunged in the past week on fears about its exposure to toxic mortgage securities. The plan has two key features: Read More... Posted Monday, November 24, 2008 6:32 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• KRAIN is Pleased to Welcome Tracy Shuchart

  We are pleased to announce the arrival of Tracy Shuchart. Tracy joins KRAIN after an amicable split with a competing River North brokerage to further her career via KRAIN's advanced marketing, support, and technology platforms. Please feel free to Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 1:47 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments