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Short Sales as a Solution - Weekly Short Sale Roundup

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

short sale newsEach and every week, there are things going on that impact the short sale business. Sometimes there are big changes to federal and state policies that impact short sale processing and the distressed property world. Other weeks, there is news about government programs for distressed borrowers.

Read below to learn about some of the interesting stuff that went on this past week in the distressed property arena:

Short Sales Are the Solution  Didn’t you hate it when your mother use to say, “I told you so!” But, admit it, I did. Here are 11 million reasons to call your database today!

FHFA, Fannie and Freddie Release New Short Sale Guidelines Said to begin on November 1, 2012, these new guidelines call for a specific protocol for short sale and foreclosure review that is consistent between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Are you skeptical? You may not be the only one. (FYI – This is a repeat from last week, since it is about the hottest topic in the short sale world right now.)

Recover May Be Here If you are a busy bee with your real estate, then you have no doubt seen that things are changing and in many areas of the U.S. the inventory is low—driving the prices up. CNN also figured that out, and here is what they had to say about it. 

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(8)

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Melissa, Fannie Mae just denied a short sale they a month ago there were accepting. Disappointed both the buyer and the seller and certainly frustrated me as well.

Sep 06, 2012 11:32 PM
Janna Scharf
Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene Idaho Real Estate Expert

Yeehaw!  Great roundup Melissa.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Sep 06, 2012 11:43 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Melissa..I look forward to reading about the new guide lines and appreciate you posting them here. It has been months since I've had a short sale come across my desk...so when you are not in the battle every day it's hard to see changes coming.

Sep 06, 2012 11:56 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Just read a report that over 23% of all mortgages are still underwater. . .that is a lot of people!

Sep 07, 2012 12:19 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Melissa, just read that the webster dictionary has added the words " underwater mortgage' to their lexicon!  thanks for keeping us abreast of short sales

Sep 07, 2012 02:45 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

I need an assistant lately...thanks for sharing & i needed to come back to re-read...no tornadoes here yet...did hit NYC though!

Sep 08, 2012 03:13 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Good job Melissa. It is tough to keep up with all the changing short sale regs and rules - and yet critical to the process. I am repping the buyer on one right now...I'm going to share this information with her. I believe in educating everyone involved in the approval process.

Sep 08, 2012 11:53 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Melissa, my problem with short sales are that the government changes the rules but no enforcement hence the Lenders are like in the Wild West Lawless! The worst part is the rules change in mid stream!

Sep 10, 2012 11:02 AM