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Distressed Property News - Weekly Roundup

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Broadpoint Properties Cal BRE #01324959

distresed property newsIt’s always my goal to help you stay on top of the latest and greatest news. Hey… you already are ahead of the game—brave enough to stare short sales in the face and take short sale listings. 

Here’s a recap of some of the interesting stuff that went on this past week in the distressed property arena:

Principal Reductions – Are The Necessary?  Bloomberg News reviews the latest Obama plan for improving the housing industry. This is a must read because consumers will no doubt be calling you with questions regarding the direction of housing and when they will be getting their principal reduction.

Harder for Non-Investors to Buy Foreclosures I was not surprised when I read this article. With many foreclosed properties in such poor condition, it’s no surprise that we need equity investors in order to get our economy moving again.

Short Sale Incentives – Again  Despite the fact that short sale incentives were hot topic in February, the question about how to rightfully get that ginormous incentive comes up each and every day. This article clears the air on what’s available, who gets it and why (or why not).

Short sales making you crazy? How about a little treat--order a cupcake at the ATM machine? Check this out.

There’s lots going on in the distressed property arena. And, if you are actively working with ‘distressed’ borrowers, it’s important to keep up with all of the changes in the industry. Sometimes that’s hard, which is why I’ve provided you with a weekly recap right here.

Comments(6)

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Good report Melissa. .I would be posting a video this week about a closing we had on Friday, my client got $23,000 on a $60,000 sales purchase from her home. . she was not aware up until the last minute and she literally jumped to the ceiling!

 

Mar 18, 2012 12:05 AM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Fernando: That is so great. Was it a Chase deal?

Mar 18, 2012 12:13 AM
Dan Hopper
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Colorado Broker / Referral Services

Thanks Melissa for the upates.  These large uncentives are great for the sellers... I have done probably 45-50 short sales over the last 5 yrs, some were Chase and other large lenders, and NOT one of them provided any incentive, since they were the servicer of the note, not the owner.

It has to be a great feeling for that borrower to walk away with cash, after what they have been going through during that short sale process.

Mar 18, 2012 12:31 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Great post, Melissa. You have always been helpful posting updates like this one. It sure is informative. Keep it up. Thanks for sharing. 

Mar 19, 2012 03:33 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thanks for keeping us updated on the Escondido, Calif. real estate market with Distressed Property News - Weekly Roundup.

Mar 19, 2012 06:18 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Important updates for us to be aware of Melissa. A certain Short Sale negotiator at Wells Fargo is making me crazy this week, I may need several trips to the cupcake ATM. :)

 

Mar 20, 2012 01:11 AM