property: The difference between Bank Owned and Short Sale Listings - 03/13/08 03:18 PM
Living in the Central Valley of California, and working primarily in Modesto, the majority of the homes that are for sale are either foreclosures or short sales. Every one in real estate understands what a short sale is, but many consumers are confusing bank owned homes with short sales. A bank … (1 comments)
property: You got the House!!! Oh Sorry You Didn't!!! - 03/06/08 11:55 AM
I have encountered a situation recently that really has me concerned and would appreciate your input on this. I made a bid on a short sale property in Manteca and a week later received a counteroffer from the agent stating that the hot tub wasn't staying and that the property was a short … (17 comments)
property: How to sell a home in a Buyer's Market in Modesto or Your Area! - 03/04/08 10:11 AM
I have had the great fortune lately of being in the middle of a tremendous bidding war for houses. Buyers have a wonderful opportunity to buy in this market. They are all looking for a deal and many people are looking for an all out steal. With home prices changing fairly … (0 comments)
property: Property Taxes: Based upon an outdated value? - 01/29/08 04:04 PM
In many areas, such as Florida, California and Seattle, mortages obtained during the height of the sub-prime loan debacle are higher than what the home is currently worth in todays market. So what can be done about it? First of all, there is hope out there for people who are being over-taxed. If you … (4 comments)
property: What went wrong? - 12/05/07 03:53 PM
This is a question that many real estate agents ask after finding out that their client does not want them as their agent. Losing a client is very hard for real estate agents, even though we all understand you can't satisfy everyone. By asking what went wrong?, agents have an opportunity … (6 comments)
property: The delay with REO's - 11/19/07 03:27 PM
I ran into an unusual situation about a month ago, with an REO property. In my area there have been a lot of scams, with people ripping off mortgage companies and couples buying homes. After spending about an hour of research, I found that it was indeed a legitimate property and the … (5 comments)
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Living in the Central Valley of California, and working primarily in Modesto, the majority of the homes that are for sale are either foreclosures or short sales. Every one in real estate understands what a short sale is, but many consumers are confusing bank owned homes with short sales. 
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