buy short sale: The Importance of Working with a Short Sale Realtor
- 06/01/11 02:13 PM
In most major cities, you will observe a growing demand for rental homes. Such demand will eventually translate to rental prices increasing. If you are worried about the amount of money you have been spending on rent and feel you are ready for home ownership, then it is time to check out the short sale market.
It has been established how short sale properties are many times better priced than regular home listings. The one thing you need to look at is whether or not you should work with a short sale Realtor. Your decision actually depends on how … (0 comments)
buy short sale: Why Buyers Also Need Short Sale Realtors
- 05/16/11 03:13 PM
Time and again, the process involved in a short sale transaction has been established to be lengthy and complicated. But despite this, smart buyers understand why investing in short sale homes is a smart decision especially if you consider the considerable discount you can enjoy with these properties. Usually, it is the seller who requires the services of a short sale Realtor. But considering the many things which could go wrong, you might as well work with one — from finding the perfect property to negotiating with the lender. Just make sure you deal with a Realtor who is experienced, knowledgeable … (0 comments)
buy short sale: The Realities of a Short Sale Transaction
- 05/16/11 03:12 PM
Whether you are a seller or a buyer, you need to learn about the real truth behind a short sale. such facts will allow you to make the right decision and prevent you from mistakes, which could waste not only your time but also your money. Sellers Point of View Selling your home via a short sale is probably the best decision you will ever make considering it is less damaging to your credit score and less traumatic to you and your family than a foreclosure. Of course, making the decision to sell is actually the easiest part. One of the … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Buyers’ Appetite for Pre-Foreclosures and Short Sales Growing
- 04/29/11 02:11 AM
The housing market seems to be picking up in most states including Florida as market conditions continue to favor buyers. But, sellers are having a hard time dealing with declining home prices and are holding out, waiting for a buyer who will agree to their prices.
Because of such dynamics, a lot of buyers are turning to distressed properties which include pre-foreclosures and short sale homes. Sellers of these properties are easier to negotiate with since they are more worried about having to deal with a foreclosure entry on their credit report. Although the inventory of short sale … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Florida Short Sale: Still the Best Option for First Time Homebuyers
- 04/24/11 01:04 PM
Owning a home has always been considered to be one of the great American dreams, but with the current state of the economy, the high unemployment rate and tightening lending guidelines, it has been a dream only a few can afford.
Although home ownership may seem to be out of your hands now, you will be surprised to know there is a way around it. The best news is you even get to enjoy savings. All this is possible if you consider Florida short sale properties.
Why short sale homes? The savings potential with these homes offer … (0 comments)
buy short sale: How Risky Are Short Sale Investments?
- 04/21/11 07:53 PM
When it comes to investing in real estate properties, it is not a secret they are worthwhile investments. Compared to putting your money in the bank or buying up stocks, they will certainly allow you to enjoy a better return on your investment in the long run.
Of course, just like any other investment, they pose some risks. Since there are different types of real estate properties, the risks vary as well. For instance, investing in short sale homes, especially these days, is fast becoming the trend.
As you know, the housing industry has suffered a serious … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Florida Short Sale Homes As Rental Properties
- 04/18/11 10:07 PM
In recent years, the housing industry tells the same story over and over again — homeowners are unable to pay their mortgage and are foreclosed on or decide to do a short sale. Some simply leave their home and never look back. In any case, some people end up with one option, which is to rent. The rental market is obviously having trouble accommodating the huge demand for homes for rent and this situation should be considered a great business opportunity. If you have some money to invest, you should consider the practicality of buying short sale properties.
Why … (0 comments)
buy short sale: Short Sale Buyers: Ask Yourself These Questions
- 04/13/11 11:35 AM
With the savings opportunity offered by short sale properties, a lot of home buyers and real estate investors have started considering these homes a worthwhile investment. If you are among these people, you need to know short sale transactions are different.
To help you decide if this sort of investment is for you, ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you have a deadline in terms of moving into a home? – If you are hoping to move into a home at a particular date, you need to understand short sales usually take longer time and you might … (0 comments)
buy short sale: Secret to Successful Florida Short Sale: Proper Home Staging
- 04/05/11 12:17 AM
If you have been following the news lately, you are most likely aware of how Florida short sales are dominating the homes for sale market. As a type of distressed property, buyers are slowly coming to realize how smart investing in them is, in terms of profit and savings.
On the other hand, a lot of sellers who are having trouble with their mortgage payments are choosing to sell their home via short sale to avoid having to deal with a nasty foreclosure entry on their credit history. At the same time, they sell at somewhere around 80 percent of their asking … (1 comments)
buy short sale: 75% of Orlando Homes Sold Are Distressed Properties
- 03/13/11 12:15 PM
Based on the figures obtained by the Orlando Regional Realtors Association, only 25 percent of the total home sales in January involved traditional sellers. This means 75 percent of the home sales involved distressed properties including short sale and repo homes. Experts believe the reason behind the huge difference can be attributed to the lower than average prices of these distressed homes. For example, a regular home will be put up for sale at $145,000 while a foreclosed home will be sold for just $94,500. Now, for more savings, a buyer might check out a short sale home which can sell … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Florida Short Sale: the Better Choice
- 03/10/11 03:07 PM
Homeowners looking for a way out of their mortgage mess know there are several options available to them. For starters, you can choose to discuss with your lender the possibility of a loan modification in order to keep your home. Of course, if you discovered you can no longer afford your home, you can opt to negotiate a deed in lieu of foreclosure or a short sale. Better OptionAmong these options, Florida short sales have proven time and again why it is the better option. First of all, your creditors will see how you have tried to take charge of the … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Sales of Distressed Properties Growing as Buyers Look for Bargains
- 03/10/11 03:06 PM
The Florida housing market is currently showing a trend where buyers prefer to buy properties in distress such as short sales and foreclosures because of the bigger savings they get to enjoy. In fact, the state’s existing homes sales activity reveals at least 20 percent of the total sales involve short sale homes. As long as there are foreclosure homes adding to the housing inventory, this percentage will likely continue or even rise. Foreclosures VS Short Sales More and more lenders are discovering the advantages, in terms of costs, short sales offer compared to foreclosures. It is no longer a secret … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Why Cash Buyers Are Looking Into Florida Short Sale Properties
- 03/06/11 01:24 PM
The housing market, despite its enduring problems, is certainly benefiting from a new trend these days — cash buyers. More and more markets are being swept by this trend especially regions where short sale properties are in abundance. So why is cash (buyers) king these days? Cheap Prices For starters, the local housing market is brimming with foreclosed and short sale properties, all of which are priced lower than other non-distressed properties. In fact, there are homes sold at half their current market values which mean almost instant equity for home buyers. If you are paying cash then you certainly want … (0 comments)
buy short sale: Cash Sales Dominate Foreclosure and Short Sale-Filled Markets
- 02/28/11 10:43 PM
As home prices in Florida continue to fall, more and more investors and home buyers are getting off the sidelines and taking advantage of the opportunity to buy a cheap home. But what is surprising is that cash buyers are actually dominating the housing market. A report from the National Association of Realtors showed that 28 percent of the residential sales in 2010 involved cash deals. In 2009, it was just 19 percent. in Florida, the percentage is certainly higher with over 50 percent of the residential sales transaction involving cash buyers. Realtors believe that there are several reasons why many … (0 comments)
buy short sale: More Short Sale Buyer Tips
- 12/05/10 12:31 PM
With the housing market still on the verge of recovery, a lot of homebuyers are pleased with the large selection of homes they can choose from. Not only are they looking at newly built properties or existing homes for sale, but they are also checking out repossessed houses and short sale homes. Obviously, short sale properties are more popular than foreclosures if you are looking for an affordable home. Usually, they are in good physical condition since the seller is still living there and trying to fight off the foreclosure. Before you start hunting for one of these short sale houses, … (1 comments)
buy short sale: Buying a Collier County Short Sale – How Long Should You Wait?
- 10/08/10 01:31 PM
Although a lot of home buyers have acknowledged the savings potential offered by a Collier County short sale, most are hesitant to buy such homes because of the long wait usually associated with it. It is a fact a short sale could take as long as 6 months or even longer depending on the circumstances surrounding the transaction. As you know, situations vary and are dependent on a variety of factors, most of which cannot be controlled by the buyer. It is only right that buyers do a bit of groundwork before deciding on buying the property being sold as a … (0 comments)
buy short sale: Bay County Short Sale from a Buyer’s Point of View
- 10/06/10 03:41 PM
With the current housing market conditions clearly favoring buyers over sellers, it is not at all surprising you would want to look for homes that give you great value for your money. If a good deal is what you are looking for, consider buying a home via a Bay County short sale transaction. If you have never bought a real estate property being sold as a short sale, you should know there are pros and cons, just like with any home sale. Pros of a Short Sale If you are working with a small budget, you will certainly be pleased with … (0 comments)
Real estate in Florida is ever changing so to keep up with the times please frequent this blog.
At the forefront of our market right now are short sales. As a Realtor in Florida I have been working with those who need to sell their homes as a short sale.
In most major cities, you will observe a growing demand for rental homes. Such demand will eventually translate to rental prices increasing. If you are worried about the amount of money you have been spending on rent and feel you are ready for home ownership, then it is time to check out the short sale market. 
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