Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country. I’m looking to interview real estate agents, brokers, lenders, attorneys, homeowners association leaders/members, and other housing experts for the following story:
SURFACING FROM A LONG SWIM: Surging home prices have helped nearly two million homeowners get back above water on their mortgages over the past year. During the first quarter of 2014, 9.1 million (17%) of homeowners were seriously underwater on their home, meaning their debt exceeded the home's value by 25% or more, according to RealtyTrac. That's down from 10.9 million, or 26%, of all properties a year earlier. This article will examine how increasing home values affect those who are/were underwater. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to for this story. Please e-mail me back your interest, availability and phone number. My deadline is noon central time, Wednesday, May 14.
1. How and why do increasing home values affect those who are/were underwater?
2. If they're going to remain in their home (and not sell), how do increasing home values/prices affect these owners?
3. For those who want sell, how do increasing home values/prices affect them? Do they have a greater opportunity to do so now, since they may not have to pursue a short sale if their home values/prices have risen?
4. What tips/advice can you provide homeowners who may still remain underwater, despite rising home prices?
5. Any other thoughts, tips, suggestions on this topic that I failed to ask about?
6. What is your full name, title, company, and location where you are based?
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