foreclosure: Short Sale Approved! - 02/10/08 01:04 AM
I just want to thank Select Portfolio Services for finally getting with the program and streamlining the short sale process. I have been working with them since October on getting a short sale approved. The first offer we got and they just did not have their act together. I submitted the … (5 comments)
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foreclosure: Ugly Home Needs New Owner! Investor Dream Home!! - 11/30/07 02:57 AM
I know as an agent I am supposed to show all the positive aspects of a home ... but in this case- I am also realistic and honest.
I have a new listing - it is an investors dream. The property is in East Lancaster- 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2064 sq. … (8 comments)
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foreclosure: A Few of the Banks do "Get it" - 11/16/07 12:32 PM
This is a follow up to my How do we get the banks to get with the Short Sale Program?? post a few months ago.
Today I called one the the servicing companies I have been working with to follow up on a short sale package I submitted several weeks ago. … (6 comments)
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foreclosure: Short Sale Listings Need Photos!!! - 11/12/07 12:26 AM
I know we have all talked about lazy agents not putting photo's in the MLS but come on agents - why bother taking a short sale listing if you are not going to at least put a photo in the MLS?? I was running comps in the MLS for a BPO … (8 comments)
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foreclosure: Certified Pre-Foreclosure & Short Sale Specialist - 11/08/07 12:12 PM
I just completed her training as a Certified Pre-Foreclosure and Short Sale Specialist. I am one of only 150 such Certified Specialists in the State of California.
There are several alternatives to foreclosure, such as a payment modification plan, a repayment plan on late amounts, or a short sale, which causes less damage to … (13 comments)
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foreclosure: Interesting Anti-Investor Legislation being passed - 10/18/07 12:37 AM
A friend of mine sent me an e-mail today with a few examples of recently passed legislation from other states that has been passed. I thought that California was one of the toughest states for investors - but here are a few examples of anti investor legislation which has recently been … (9 comments)
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foreclosure: The never ending short sale - 10/15/07 07:00 PM
Well - I guess the title of my blog is really not correct it will end and hopefully not to the auction.
This has been the most frustrating short sale I think I have ever worked on. It started out better then most- I had a great contact that kept in touch at … (7 comments)
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foreclosure: Antelope Valley Foreclosure - Update October 10, 2007 - 10/11/07 12:11 AM
Antelope Valley Foreclosure Numbers
as of October 10, 2007
Pre-Foreclosure Scheduled for Auction REO's
Palmdale 1637 754 832
Lancaster 1656 734 901
Acton 40 7 16
Rosamond 89 45 38
Littlerock 128 40 49
Pearblossom 8 3 5
Do not look at these numbers as doom and gloom to the real estate market … (2 comments)
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foreclosure: Pay Off Request - 14 days for a home going to auction in about 1 month! - 09/27/07 02:39 PM
I am so frustrated because I have been working on a short sale for months. When I first got the listing the bank was great - they were calling me for updates every couple of weeks. It took about 5 weeks but I got an offer on the property.
Upon receiving … (9 comments)
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foreclosure: HELP!!! Short Sale Tax Question - Regarding Social Security - 09/21/07 06:49 PM
I know that most of us are not accountants and we are not able to give tax/legal advise - but does anyone know if a client is on social security and is in foreclosure will the 1099 get them kicked off their SSI benefits? I know this is a general question but I … (8 comments)
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foreclosure: Paying Up Front to do a Short Sale - 09/19/07 12:35 AM
Las week I went to a class offered by our local title company regarding short sales. The class was only 1 hour long and although I know there is probably not much anyone can teach in one hour regarding short sales I decided to take the time out of my busy … (6 comments)
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foreclosure: Has Your Short Sale been Accepted??!! Please Let Me Know! - 08/25/07 01:55 AM
With all the changes in the industry lately I wanted to see if I can get a somewhat accurate account of what short sales have been accepted lately and from which banks.
The information I would like to know is :
1) Which Bank accepted the short sale
2) How much of a discount … (20 comments)
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foreclosure: Antelope Valley Foreclosure - Update July 31, 2007 - 08/01/07 01:02 AM
I have had several people ask me what the foreclosure numbers are for the Antelope Valley so here are todays numbers from RealtyTrac.
Pre-Foreclosure Auction REO (Bank Owned)
Palmdale 1.375 419 878
Lancaster 1,354 413 1,003
Littlerock 96 33 52
Acton 21 4 30
Pearblossom 6 3 10
Kern County
Rosamond 68 18 55
Mojave 21 4 … (0 comments)
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foreclosure: Predatory Practice Help Needed!!! - 07/28/07 06:49 PM
Hi there AR Community! I had a panic phone call today from a very nice gentleman who has two investment properties that he purchased two years ago that he is about to miss a payment on. He called me asking if I could help him with a short sale.
When we met at my office … (6 comments)
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foreclosure: State By State Foreclosure Law - 07/27/07 04:44 AM
I came across this website this evening and thought it might be useful to some of the agents new to working the foreclosure market. It is very important to know the laws in your state before you take on the sale of a property it can save you and your clients … (7 comments)
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foreclosure: Lancaster California in Top Ten "Fastest Growing U.S. Cities" - 07/27/07 02:36 AM
According to CNN Money Lancaster California is ranked #10 as one of "Fastest Growing U.S. Cities" (http://money.cnn.com/2007/06/27/real_estate/258_fastest_growing_cities/index.htm). Palmdale California was #25.
This is great news for all of the Antelope Valley residences that are concerned about the rising amount of foreclosures. The current market conditions should be looked at as a great opportunity for those … (1 comments)
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foreclosure: How do we get the banks to get with the Short Sale Program?? - 05/01/07 06:51 PM
Today is just one of those days that I wished I had just slept in and taken the day off work - so I am going to take a break and write for a moment so that the I do not bite off the head of the next person that walks … (166 comments)
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foreclosure: Save money on your taxes with a little fun & humor! - 04/29/07 03:19 AM
Just wanted to share some fun and laughter. There are many blogs about using kids in advertising - although I have not used this photo - I have used my daughter in the past in a video of a ranch listing I had while she was riding a horse. One of … (10 comments)
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foreclosure: Pre-Foreclosure Needing New Owner!- 1653 Baring Street Lancaster - 04/28/07 05:24 PM
2003 Pre-Foreclosure Home in Lancaster! Nice 4 bedrooms /2 Baths /1621 sq.feet/Open Floor Plan/RV Acess/Custom Wood Shutters/Pool Size lot with patio/Indoor laundy/Cul-de-Sac street - Lender is being Co-op and only $299,900 call me today to view this home. If this is not what you are looking for, I have other resale and … (0 comments)
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foreclosure: Quartz Hill, California Short Pay- Bring me an offer - 04/25/07 01:57 AM
Pre-Foreclosure! Bring your animals to this Nice Single Story 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home in Quartz Hill, 1638 sq. ft on .39 acres. Family Room with Fireplace, Nice Kitchen with Oak Cabinets,Formal Dining Area. RV Access with RV dump on side of the house, property is fenced and cross fenced. Lots of … (1 comments)
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