buying a short sale: What Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and Short Sale Buyers Have in Common
- 10/16/11 12:57 PM
Now and again, I come across interesting real estate articles that reflect on the phrase, “Cash is king.” Of late, I’ve seen a few articles that touch on the topic with interesting perspective. The question that these posts seem to address is this: When writing an offer on a short sale, is the cash offer king (read: the best offer on the table)? I guess the real answer to that question is that it really depends upon your definition of the word king. Receiving the title of king occurs in a variety of ways. For Elvis and for Michael Jackson, king … (37 comments)
buying a short sale: Buying a Short Sale in San Diego County and Beyond
- 03/01/11 02:47 PM
In San Diego and Riverside Counties, homebuyers can find all sorts of properties available for sale. However, bank foreclosures and short sales seem to dominate the current real estate market. Over the past few weeks, I’ve often been asked about the risks associated with purchasing a short sale. While there are risks associated with any sort of property purchase, this short video reviews two of the risks that can be encountered when purchasing a short sale. This brief video also provides a suggestion for mitigating the risk. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the agents at … (7 comments)
buying a short sale: Buying a Short Sale Is Not the Same as Shopping at the 99 Cents Only Store
- 09/01/10 12:54 PM
Buying a Short Sale I love the 99¢ Only Store. Have you ever been there? I guess that they have them all over. When I was in Mexico in June, I even saw that they have their own version of the store. I love the fact that you can fill up your shopping cart with things that you may need (and you may not need) and the whole thing will never cost more than about forty dollars. When my kids were a little bit younger, I would take them there for a special treat and tell them that they could select … (16 comments)
buying a short sale: Escondido Short Sale Buyers: Listen to your Auntie Mabel
- 08/27/10 09:01 AM
Escondido Short Sale Buyers You may remember the famous phrase, "Listen to your Auntie Mabel; get your elbows off the table." If you have never heard it before and even if you have heard it too many times to count, you know that this phrase is all about listening to your elders and respecting the rules-in this case, table manners. So, what does this have to do with Escondido short sales and Escondido short sale buyers? Escondido short sale buyers need to take the time to hire a qualified Realtor® to aid them in the purchase of their next home whether … (2 comments)
buying a short sale: Buying a Short Sale in Carlsbad Is Like Shopping at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets
- 12/26/09 09:56 AM
I (and every other resident of the North San Diego County area, including a few thousand tourists) was over at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets doing my part to help the national, state, and local economy. By the way, did you know that they now have a David Yurman store there? (Okay, Melissa . . . stay focused.) The crowds at the Outlet Center were huge. Parking was abhorrent and everyone was looking for a great deal, a bargain-just like buyers are doing when they are shopping for short sales in Carlsbad, Encinitas, San Diego County and beyond. The mall itself is … (3 comments)
buying a short sale: Short Sales in San Marcos and Escondido: Buying a Condo
- 11/28/09 12:42 PM
If you are considering buying a condominium in San Marcos, Escondido or beyond, then you may be looking at short sales. There are many, many condos on the market right now in North San Diego County, and many of them are short sale listings. These are wonderful deals. If you can afford it, you can get a condo and your mortgage payment would probably less than your monthly rent. But . . . there's a little something that I'd like to make you aware of . . . especially if you are a first-time buyer with an FHA loan: there are … (1 comments)
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1104 Cross Street: Bear Valley Parkway Sold Price: $140,000 This charming single level home has skylights, vaulted ceilings, a tiled entry, a large living room with fireplace, separate dining area and a wonderful kitchen. There are great deals on short sales in East Escondido. If you are a buyer who is interested in participating in a short sale, know that you need to have patience. Just like this wonderful property, there are many more. If we can help … (1 comments)
buying a short sale: Buying a Short Sale in Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, and Beyond
- 10/29/09 12:30 PM
These are tough times for buyers, especially buyers of short sales in North San Diego County, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and beyond. Buyers are frequently frustrated by the short sale process, and have trouble getting into the property that they really want. In this post, I'm going to address a few of the common buyer frustrations when purchasing a short sale.
One frustration is getting your offer recognized or getting a response to your offer. Many local Carlsbad and Encinitas buyers of short sales are having trouble drawing attention to their purchase offers. The purchase offer falls into a stack with … (4 comments)
buying a short sale: Buying a Short Sale? Caveat Emptor
- 10/20/09 08:41 AM
I ran into an old acquaintance yesterday afternoon (someone who I hadn't seen for a number of years), and she was bringing me up to date on the goings on in her life. Some sad things had happened to her recently, but she was also telling me how happy she was to be purchasing a short sale in Oceanside, California. She then went on to tell me how excited she was to be almost done with the transaction. Of course, she also complained that the transaction had been a little bit stressful. Since I know and love short sales, I was … (8 comments)
buying a short sale: Buying a Short Sale: Don't Worry, Be Happy
- 08/02/09 11:59 AM
Buying a Short Sale: Don't Worry, Be Happy. If you are a buyer who is cruising around town right now in your Realtor's air-conditioned car looking at short sales, then this post is written for YOU. Depending upon where you live in the United States right now, the main properties listed for sale may be short sales and foreclosures. There are pros and cons to each: Foreclosures. If you find a foreclosure that you like, you need to write your offer right away. In most cases, foreclosures will receive multiple offers and bidding wars may ensue. Most foreclosed properties are sold … (1 comments)
buying a short sale: Short Sales in Escondido, California
- 07/23/09 09:26 AM
Short Sales in Escondido, California are now a great way to buy a home! If you are considering purchasing property in Escondido, California, you should definitely thinking about buying a short sale. In North San Diego County, many property owners have found themselves "upside down" on their homes. Sadly, many more individuals have found themselves unable to make their mortgage payments. As a result of this, there are many wonderful properties listed for short sale not only in Escondido but throughout the North County. Buying a short sale is not for the faint of heart; it takes patience and a good … (1 comments)
Now and again, I come across interesting real estate articles that reflect on the phrase, “Cash is king.” Of late, I’ve seen a few articles that touch on the topic with interesting perspective. The question that these posts seem to address is this: When writing an offer on a short sale, is the cash offer king (read: the best offer on the table)? 
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