foreclosure: Foreclosures in Grand Traverse County...Yes there Up! - 08/28/09 02:02 PM
I have tracked foreclosures closely for the past few years and obviously trends all over the Country are moving up. Well, Grand Traverse County is no different in that aspect.
With the 90 day moritorium ended and many of the ARM's coming due we are set for a busy fall and … (2 comments)

foreclosure: 2 Weeks to get homestead exemption! - 04/14/09 10:58 PM
The may 1st deadline is fast approaching for buyers purchasing homes that maybe a bank foreclosure and is non-homestead for 2009.
If you are buying a foreclosure and it is slated to become non-homestead in 2009 you have to close by May 1st to file your new home as a homesteaded … (0 comments)

foreclosure: YOUNGEST AGENT IN YOUR OFFICE? - 01/12/09 09:57 PM
I am looking into who is the youngest Realtor in my board because I am hoping to use that info for marketing purposes. I am 25 and I have been selling Real Estate for 2 years, but there isn't a lot of other agents my age to chat with. I am … (2 comments)

foreclosure: TOP AGENTS AND A FAMILY LIFE? HOW DO THESE WORK...HELP! - 01/12/09 09:16 PM
I am 25 with 2 beautiful girls and an equally beautiful wife, but I also have a passion to be a top agent in my local board....Is it possible to have both a strong family life as well as a thriving RE business?
I am currently number 1 in my office … (1 comments)

foreclosure: New website www.ForreclsouresByMatt.com ... What do you think? - 01/12/09 08:59 PM
I thought I would post this website that I just released this past week and get your thoughts.
http://www.ForeclosuresByMatt.com
I would encourage your input and how I could make this site better for buyers.
Thank you
Matt Hodges
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foreclosure: LAWSUIT SETTLED.... MICHIGAN vs COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL ...Thank you Mike Cox - 10/08/08 11:22 PM
LANSING - Attorney General Mike Cox today announced a major settlement between the State of Michigan and Countrywide Financial, the nation's largest mortgage lender, resulting from allegations of predatory lending.  The settlement will provide relief for more than 10,000 current and former Michigan homeowners who are struggling with the national home … (19 comments)

foreclosure: LUCKY I WASN'T ARRESSTED...short sale! - 08/13/08 10:00 PM
I won't bore you with the details of this deal, so I will take you to the closing table last Thursday or one of my hardest short sales EVER!
After a long process and thinking that I wasn't going to be able to sell this listing...and it was going to foreclose … (27 comments)

foreclosure: Dealing with Desperate Agents... - 07/26/08 09:38 AM
I would like to open this blog with, I understand what it feels liek to be desperate for a sale. At what cost are we to try and sell a home? It seems that many fudiciary duites have been tossed out the window.
I have only been practicing real estate full … (3 comments)

foreclosure: Popular Mtg Short Sale APPROVAL.........This one took a while!!! - 06/12/08 09:27 AM
Well.....It's another day in the short sale world!
I have been working on many short sales this year and have been quite successful, but some of these deals seem to really test the limits of my patience.
I took a listing on March 28th and had a good offer by April … (4 comments)

foreclosure: 170' Indian Lake Private Frontage...Short Sale. - 05/31/08 10:24 PM
Short Sale..170 feet of private Indian Lake frontage! Priced to sell QUICKLY! Property features are, Fenced in yard, Large deck overlooking the lake, private doce, fire pit, 170' of private frontage, 2 car garage, and workshop. This year around home or cottage has it's own dock and word has it, great fishing. Don't … (1 comments)

foreclosure: 110' 4br 3ba Grand Traverse Bay frontage reduced...SHORT SALE! - 05/31/08 09:55 PM
Short Sale....All offers are subject to lenders approval. Check out this home that has 110' ft. of pvt. Lake Michigan/Grand Traverse Bay frontage! This one will NOT last long at this new reduced price. Imagine yourself sitting on this wrap around deck drinking your favorite beverage & watching the sun set! … (1 comments)

foreclosure: Another Family Saved from Foreclosure........ - 05/31/08 09:10 PM
Friday I was fortunate enough to have 2 closings, one of which I saved a homeowner of going to foreclosure on June 16th. This deal seemed to drag on and have multiple issues, but with the right people involved, we were able to make it happen.
The basics of this deal was the seller … (7 comments)

foreclosure: Option One Short Sale. - 05/17/08 04:21 PM
(Home is under contact, so no numbers will be used)I have had this one short sale listed since November with great success of getting offers, but with no luck of getting one accepted by Option One. This home is quite large in a very nice sub, but needed some updating and … (1 comments)

foreclosure: Newest Short Sale Listing! - 05/09/08 02:55 PM
Here it is, My newest Short Sale listing. This one will not last long. Attached is the listing, however, I will tell you a bit about it.
This placeis marketed below $1,000 per lake front ft...Enjoy watching the water or the stars from the beautiful deck. Come take atvantage of the … (0 comments)

foreclosure: Appraisals - 05/08/08 01:07 PM
 
Today I recieved an appraisal on one of my short sale properties. I was expecting a good number, but was blown away with the number that we got. This will support the offer and should be a slam dunk.
Why did it come in so low? Well, I have to assume … (3 comments)

 
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