If you answered "D", you're right in my … (54 comments)
short sales: And...NO, it's NOT a Short Sale! - 06/26/09 05:56 PM
In a real estate market in which strange sometimes competes with downright wierd and just plain freaky as descriptive of the myriad of things that can happen in a transaction, one of the most interesting developments lately has been increased number of homes which are being advertized in the 'Negative'.
Negative … (6 comments)
short sales: When Foreclosure Goes Upscale ...Part 2 - 06/20/09 11:09 PM
Just over three years ago, a select group of brokers and agents in Grand Rapids, Michigan got together in a conference room at the local board. They had been tasked by the Board of Directors to study and make recommendations about a problem which seemed to be mushrooming across the local … (6 comments)
short sales: When Foreclosure Goes Upscale...Part 1 ~ Surviving the Grime in Prime. - 06/20/09 11:02 PM
Just over three years ago, a select group of brokers and agents in Grand Rapids, Michigan got together for series of meetings. They had been tasked by the Grand Rapids Association Board of Directors to study and make recommendations about a problem which seemed to be mushrooming across the local community. … (4 comments)
short sales: Understanding How Your Home is Valued During the Short Sale Process - 04/17/09 05:09 PM
While the number of homes being Sold under 'special conditions' a term which is a euphemism for distress sales in Grand Rapids, MI trended slightly downward in March, home owners will still be dealing with the impact of so many homes in 'crisis' on the market this spring.
The spring market … (4 comments)
short sales: Success Strategies for Selling in A Short Sale Market! - 02/05/09 04:45 PM
Grand Rapids, MI 2009...
Homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI have witnessed a startling increase in the rates of homes sold through foreclosure sales and short sales. In the early portion of 2007, the percentage of home sales that were 'crisis sales' hovered between 14% - 16%.
But by the end of … (1 comments)
short sales: A Short Primer on Surviving the Short Sale Experience as a Grand Rapids, MI Home Buyer! - 12/15/08 01:01 PM
Purchasing a new home is one of the most exciting experiences an individual or family can have. If you've been out of the real estate market for some time, you may be unaware of some dramatic changes in the real estate market landscape.
In today's market, there are some unique situations … (11 comments)
short sales: 5 Reasons Why your Grand Rapids, Mi Home Did Not Sell Today! (Part 1) - 06/11/08 10:12 PM
Over the past couple of months over 2,000 homes have Sold in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. If you're reading this post and you have NOT sold your home, you may be wondering WHY your home was not on the list.
While it's easy to blame the market or popular … (6 comments)
short sales: "Lola, I tell you...the guy looked like Mr. Santa Claus!" - 03/04/08 08:16 PM
I was in my office some time back when a call came in. The caller was frantic! As the words tumbled out, I slowly began to decipher what was being said. The voice on the other end was panicked as they described a most bizarre situation. These were my dear clients. We had … (24 comments)
short sales: Why Chasing Down the Market May Be A Bitter Pill to Swallow... - 02/26/08 12:02 AM
In Grand Rapids, Michigan it's an argument that every real estate agent has heard at least once. In the opinion of most...one time too many. It goes something like this. I'd like to sell my home, but I need (X) amount from it. I know that you are recommending I list … (16 comments)
short sales: When You've Made a MESS...Clean It UP...Then Figure Out What NOT to Do! - 01/04/08 07:29 PM
When you consider the fact that a scant 18 ~ 24 months ago, many real estate agents in Grand Rapids, Michigan had never heard the term "Short Sale," it is remarkable that a Search of Listings Currently Active on the Grand Rapids Association of Realtor Multiple Listing Service has 1,217 homes … (2 comments)
short sales: Maximizing the Value of Specialization...Understanding Foreclosures & Short Sales (Part 2) - 11/27/07 10:24 PM
* This blog post is Part 2 of : Maximizing the Value of Specialization...Understanding Foreclosures & Short Sales. Refer to links below for other blog posts in this series about Effectively Marketing Your Real Estate Skills to Provide Value and Optimize Your Income. There are many challenges associated with determining the viability of taking a … (17 comments)
short sales: Maximizing the Value of Specialization...Understanding Foreclosures & Short Sales - 11/27/07 10:22 PM
Earlier this month, an insightful discussion occurred within the comments of a blog post entitled "A Sure Fire Method to Rapidly Increase Your Income." The post opened with this statement about the reality which many in the real estate community are facing as we enter into the holiday season... "As the holiday … (6 comments)
short sales: When the Pant Legs Are Two Different Sizes...Why A One Size Fits All Solution Won't Work! - 11/24/07 10:50 PM
What Was the Deal With That Turkey? There must have been something about that Thanksgiving Turkey...The past 48 hours have spawned one of the most far reaching discussions that I've ever read on Activerain about the foreclosure crisis in different parts of the country. The value of this discussion is enormous...both from … (27 comments)
short sales: DeBunking Some Common Myths About the Short Sale Crisis in West Michigan! - 10/04/07 08:29 PM
There are many misconceptions about real estate in West Michigan. Today, Grand Rapids Association of Realtors current President, Jamie Starner debunked some of them. Speaking to a group of about 90 Real Estate Brokers at the GRAR Broker's Annual Meeting, Starner delved into the statistics to mine the true core of West Michigan's … (15 comments)
short sales: The New Wild West of Real Estate...Negotiating a Short Sale ( Part 6) The End Game! - 07/17/07 07:10 PM
*This is the Conclusion of a 6 Part Series on Short Sales. Click here to read the Entire Series. Perhaps the most daunting element in a short sale may be the period AFTER you have secured an offer. You may be in one of two stages: the Pre-Foreclosure Stage in which payments are being … (18 comments)
short sales: Negotiating a Short Sale! (Part 3) How To Stop A Slow Death from A Thousand Paper-cuts! - 07/14/07 01:22 PM
*This is Part 3 of a 6 Part Series on Negotiating a Short Sale. Click here to Read: (Part 1) & (Part2) Are you Looking good on Paper but Bleeding Slowly to Death from a Thousand Paper-cuts? Over-extension is the bane of life for many people. Access to easy credit and low … (8 comments)
short sales: The New Wild West of Real Estate...Negotiating a Short Sale! (Part 2) - 07/13/07 07:34 PM
*This is part 2 of a 6 part series. Click here to read Part 1. Well if you're a Seller who is having difficulty making your mortgage payments, it is better to be proactive rather than scrambling to react to an ever increasing level of stress and challenging circumstances. This is because … (6 comments)
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