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Measuring the weight of a home

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes By Cross, Inc.

We measure homes by many standards. We measure square footage (by rules here in NC). We measure them against similar properties. We measure their location, external composition, we even measure non-measurable scores like "Walk-ability"

But the question remains : How do sellers measure the weight of their house?

Most of the time it's measured by how much they owe on the mortgage. For those who are underwater, the programs for relief from this weight is a painful process. I wish there was a weight -loss program for underwater home-owners. Fact is that the weight of the under water mortgage gets heavier each month.

I wish I knew a clean solution.

the dirty little secret is that anyone in this heavy situation may end up with dirt stains on them (credit wise)

This will weigh heavy on many aspects of their next abode ( including even rentals)

Seeking every avenue of expertise when weighing the affects of a foreclosure or Short-sale, is a heart-attack important quest for the solution to your future.

 

 

Comments(6)

Jon Quist
REALTY EXECUTIVES ARIZONA TERRITORY - Tucson, AZ
Tucson's BUYERS ONLY Realtor since 1996

Sadly, the situation you describe plagues millions of home owners currently. God forbid if an upside down owner needs to sell, to relocate for a better job, or forced to sell due to illness, job loss, etc.

The situation is causing a lot of folks to do a strategic default. Applying for help at their bank makes for great comedy relief, except there is nothing funny about ANYTHING a bank does currently.

May 29, 2011 03:19 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Jon - Walter Cronkrite reminded us each night by saying in his sign off  "and that's the way it is"

May 29, 2011 03:27 PM
Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC
Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

What an interesting post!  I'd almost thought I might read something about house boats, as weight is definitely an issue with watercraft!  Unfortunately, the concern you have identified has been a challenge that has hit many Americans (and Canadians too) - it's a tough situation all around.

May 29, 2011 03:31 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Claude...

There is no easy way out ... sometimes you just have to do the best that you can.

May 29, 2011 04:49 PM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Karen - This issue will linger for many years.

May 30, 2011 09:52 AM
Claude Cross
Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Richard - It was easy for many to jump in. The options are few to get out

May 30, 2011 09:53 AM