real estate in maine: Short sales. Is this for you?
- 04/05/10 08:36 AM
HAFA: What does this mean for me? If you find you think you are a distressed property owner and are trying to find a way to not go to foreclosure, then this might be your answer. There are qualifications required to be accepted into this new government program which can stream line the short sale process. This process will make it easier for a buyer to go forward on making offers for these properties. Historically a short sale offer can take as much as a year to hear back from a lender for an approval on an offer. Many buyers will … (1 comments)
real estate in maine: HOME BUYING IN MAINE PART 1
- 01/05/09 03:30 AM
I am hoping to help provide some interesting tid bits for the home buyer who needs to learn some of the ins and outs of the real estate world. Let me know what you think. When it comes to wanting to be a part of the " American Dream" there are words which we realtors might take for granted. Why should we just assume the public understands some of the words they find in advertisements. Those abbreviations mean something. I want to share some of those with you so maybe you might have a better understanding of some of those found … (1 comments)
real estate in maine: Selling a Home in this market
- 12/01/08 01:14 PM
Sepaige's Blog Bringing Maine to you, ERA Today Realty,po box 1636,Naples,Me. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SELL A HOME LIST PRICE: One must realize the selling price is decided by the buyer, not the homes for sale locally. It's most important to having a price analysis done so the seller can decide what price would most likely bring a buyer. MARKETING: The marketing of any real estate listed in todays' market must be done outside the box. There are many avenues to choose from. Every property should have its' own individualized marketing plan. KNOWLEDGE: It's an easier process to go … (3 comments)
What is a short sale and what is a reo? These are two types of property for sale which are considered distressed property sales. A buyer might find a home for sale which falls into one of these categories and think a simple offer will get things started toward a closing. There are things a buyer needs to be aware of when it comes to purchasing a distressed property.
With a short sale the offer is presented to the owner who might … (3 comments)
real estate in maine: Is it still a buyer's market?
- 10/26/08 01:41 AM
Buyers have much to choose from and the offers are being made. There are several things a buyer can do to help them know if the property they are making an offer on is the one they will get. Make sure to know exactly what you can afford. Even though you might be pre qualified for a certain amount, you need to consider your monthly costs beyond those that are set on a regular basis. Gas for your vehicles, food, heating fuel, medical costs, auto maintenance, etc. You don't want to get in over your head. Remember the home which is … (0 comments)
real estate in maine: Moose on the trail in Maine
- 01/05/08 03:40 AM
This moose along with two others were on one of the snow mobiling trails here in Maine. If you go out early enough in the morning you might be lucky enough to see one of these giants. Sue PaigeERA Today RealtyNaples, Me207749-5459www.mainewaterfront4you.com … (10 comments)
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