short sale: Read this BEFORE you sell your home as a short-sale! - 04/20/09 05:50 PM
Note:  This blog pertains to the state of California.  Lending laws and regulations may differ in other states.
Many sellers proceed with a short-sale prior to consulting a CPA and attorney.  Don't make this mistake! There is a significant amount of erroneous information about short-sales and the ultimate impact on you, … (17 comments)

short sale: Professional Short Sale Buyer - Use Extreme Caution! - 01/12/09 05:35 PM
I received a potentially dangerous phone call on one of my short-sale listings.  Let me give you the overview.
A Realtor called and said he was representing a "professional short-sale buyer" who purchases short-sales in great neighborhoods, negotiates the short-sale with the lender and has a 89% success rate.  Always curious, I asked … (13 comments)

short sale: Life Lessons - What I learned from Short-Sale Sellers - 12/22/08 05:23 PM
I list Short-Sales.  As I type this, I can sense the shivers of dread running down your spine and, you're right, they are time-consuming, frustrating and downright grueling to get closed.  The trial of lender negotiations and our role as the sole person between the seller and potential foreclosure is not … (4 comments)

short sale: FHA Hope for Homeowners (H4H) program - is it a false front? - 12/02/08 08:02 PM
After a frustrating week, I am coming to the Active Rain community - specifically the mortgage professionals - for feedback and direction.
I received a referral from a current Short-Sale client.  During the initial meeting with the new clients, I learned:
the clients don't want to sell their home if there is any … (10 comments)

short sale: Homeowners Delinquent on their Mortgage Payments - 07/14/08 10:19 PM
Due to my extensive lending background, I have received numerous phone calls from homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgage payments asking for advice.  As a result of these calls I have learned the unfortunate truth that many homeowners wait too long to determine their options, the end result being a … (5 comments)

short sale: Auctions, Short-Sales and Foreclosure Properties - Learn How to Buy a Home Under Market Value in Concord - 02/26/08 05:42 PM
Concord, CA Recreation is offering a Home Buyer Education class, presented by Angela Martinez and Wendy Cutrufelli  to teach you:
How each type of purchase - Auction, Short-Sale or Foreclosure - differs The pros and cons of each for you as the buyer How to sue the current Buyers Market to … (0 comments)

short sale: Auctions, Short-Sales and Foreclosure Properties - Learn how to Buy A Home Under Market Value in Pleasant Hill - 02/26/08 05:32 PM
Pleasant Hill Recreation is offering a Home Buyer Education class, presented by Angela Martinez and Wendy Cutrufelli to teach you:
How each type of purchase - Auction, Short-Sale or Foreclosure - differs The Pros and Cons of each for you as a buyer How to use the current Buyers Market to … (1 comments)

 
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