Rosemary West Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
DuPage, Grundy, Will and Kendall Counties- August 18,2009- Rosemary West of RE/MAX across th Western Suburb of Chicago has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education accumulated by West will help benefit Western Suburbs of Chicago area communities.
Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.
In the Chicago Land Markey Place, thousands of homes are in danger of foreclosure. It is happening across all price ranges, and the fastest-growing category of homes entering foreclosure is luxury homes in excess of $1 million.
“The CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with homeowners and lenders on complicated short sales,” said West. “It is so rewarding to be able to help families save their homes from foreclosure.”
Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Distressed Property Institute in Austin, Texas, said that agents such as Rosemary West with the CDPE Designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which can virtually destroy a credit rating. “These experts also better understand market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience,” he said.
The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online courses to train real estate professionals how to help homeowners in distress, with a particular emphasis on handling short sales.
“Our goal is to help as many homeowners as possible, by educating as many real estate professionals as possible,” Charfen said. “Rosemary West has demonstrated a commitment to the struggling homeowners in the Chicago Land Area, and will provide much-needed assistance in stabilizing the community.”
For more information about CDPE Designation, visit www.cdpe.com, or www.RosemaryWestTeam.com for information about possible options for homeowners in distress.
Rosemary West
RE/MAX of Joliet
Email: RosemaryWest1@Comcast.net
Website: www.RosemaryWestTeam.com
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