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Real Estate Short Sale-Purchase A Home Immediately After Short Sale in CA

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realty ONE Group Fox DRE#01414566

  So many of us are, or know someone, who is up-side down on their home loan. It causes frustration, disappointment, and financial distress. What are the options, and who should you talk to? Should you Foreclose or short sale? Do you want to purchase immediately afterwards, and how soon? You may find yourself contemplating these questions, and don't know who to turn to. Please read my blog below for useful information you may not be aware of.

 

Look beyond all the negatives, be optimistic, there is hope!

 

Did you know that after a real estate short sale, you can purchase immediately following, however you need to follow these guidelines to qualify:

  • Seller must not be late or default in payment, no later then 60 days plus! It's a reason to be current on your current motgage if you are considering purchasing a home soon after.
  • All mortgages and installation debts were paid within the month due for a 12 month period proceeding the short sale.
  • Borrower has the capacity to pay the new loan.

Short Sales-NOT ELIGIBLE

  • Borrows who took advantage of declining market conditions and, and purchased at a reduced price.
  • Borrows in default of their mortgage at the time of the short sale (or pre-foreclosure sale) are not eligible for three years from the date of the pre-foreclosure sale.

Note: Borrowers who sold a property under FHA's pre-foreclosure sale program are not eligible for a new FHA mortgage for three years from the date of the FHA paid the claim associate with the pre-foreclosure sale.

The waiting period for a purchase after a short saleif you are late or in "pre-foreclosure" is 2 years. But, remember you can avoid the waiting period and purchase immediatly after a short sale, there are options for you and now you know.

If you would like more information or have questions. Please contact me at 707.816.1337. Remember you are not alone, and I am here to help you. Also check out www.kimbringsuhomes.com

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Regards, Kim Liew REALTOR, CDPE CalBre#01414566 P:707-816-1337 F:209-846-7025




 

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Indera Coggins
Re/Max 100 - Dunkirk, MD

Kim, interesting article. I understand that after a short sale, you can purchase again within two years. Although, I was told yesterday that you can also purchase within two years of a Foreclosure.

Mar 04, 2010 04:18 AM
Kim Liew
Realty ONE Group Fox - Vacaville, CA
I have the key to your next home!

Hi Indera,

Thank you for your response. It really depends on the circumstance of the short sale, every short sale is different. As outlined in my blog above, if a buyer follows certain guidelines they have the opportunity to purchase a home immediately without having to wait for two years.

Mar 05, 2010 12:32 AM