Being Upside Down on Your House...

By
Real Estate Agent with Prudential Verani Realty

Having a father that was in the car business when I was growing up, I learned all the language.  When you go to buy a new car and are trading in the older one (that you are still making payments on), many times you will be "upside down".  This means that you owe more on your current car than it is currently worth. 

                                            

In today's NH real estate market, we are seeing more and more folks "upside down" with their real estate.  If the seller has the ability, they are coming to the closing table with moneyto pay off the difference, if not, we are working with what is known to be a "short sale".   

The mortgage company has the final say in approving a purchase and sale on a home with a sort sale.  It may take a little more time than your typical closing but in the end it is a "big burden lifted off many homeowners  shoulders".

If you are finding yourself in such a situation, give me a call, I'd love to help!  I will work diligently with you to find the best solution for both you and your mortgage company (or companies) and try to make the process as smooth as possible. 

 

Amie Varney

Prudential Verani Realty

PO Box 354, Rte 125

Epping, Nh 03042

603-679-5654 x3920 Office

603-490-8799 Cell

 

Comments (15)

Amie Varney
Prudential Verani Realty - Epping, NH
Thank you Andrew, glad you like it!
Apr 21, 2008 02:44 AM
Linda Scanlan
A Fan of AR - Burleson, TX
Amie - what a great job you did with this to illustrate your point. I ditto Andrew's comment above!
Apr 21, 2008 03:21 AM
Judy Tuscano
Prudential Verani Realty - Nottingham, NH
NH Real Estate Professional
Amie - You are creative and I'm sure that comes from your Dad. This is an excellent way to describe a short sale.
Apr 21, 2008 04:56 AM
Monika McGillicuddy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty - Hampstead, NH
Southern NH & the Seacoast Area
I Love it Amie...very creative is right! Great job!
Apr 21, 2008 08:12 AM
Carla Harbert
Full Time REALTOR in Ohio - Brunswick, OH
RE/MAX Omega, Brunswick Ohio
Great illustration - good points, and it is an excellent way to describe it.  - Carla
Apr 21, 2008 12:59 PM
Amie Varney
Prudential Verani Realty - Epping, NH
Linda, Judy, Monika & Carla - Thank you all, glad you liked it! 
Apr 22, 2008 04:21 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI
Amie, LOVE IT! Excellent idea to get your point across with an upside down photo.
Apr 23, 2008 01:43 AM
Atlanta's Home Inspector, David Lelak IHI Home Inspections
IHI Home Inspections 404-788-2581 - Canton, GA
Experience the IHI Difference
Amie, I love your point and the graphics, great job.  Have a great week.
Apr 23, 2008 03:48 AM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Amie,

As the saying goes, "A picture is worth a 1000 words!" You sure proved it in your post! Great job! Thank you for the information as well. Short Sales do take a lot of time and patients, but they offer so much to both the buyer and the seller.

Apr 23, 2008 11:41 PM
Amie Varney
Prudential Verani Realty - Epping, NH
Thanks Duane, David and Hal:  Thanks, glad to hear you liked it and it got my point across!
Apr 24, 2008 01:40 AM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

Amie- Awesome post..I love your creativity!

Apr 28, 2008 01:57 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
Amie, I have seen many upside down homeowners in my area due to prices going down over the last three years that have gone the FSBO route. That isn't working for them either so then they try the Short Sale to avoid foreclosure. It is a solution and I hope for most of them it gets the burden off their backs. Great photo by the way in your blog.
May 07, 2008 04:05 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Amie

Wanted to add a point for those reading, the amount forgiven by the bank may be subject to taxes, as it is essentially a gift, keep that in mind depending on the situation the sellers might be getting out from under a property but might not get out without owing taxes.

May 07, 2008 04:17 AM
Amie Varney
Prudential Verani Realty - Epping, NH

Cherimie:  Thanks, glad you liked it.

Gary:  It's a good looking house huh?  It's mine :)

Steve:  Great additional tip, thank you for that!

May 07, 2008 06:15 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Very creative use of the photo - I may have to borrow this idea!  You really made the point.

Jun 12, 2008 01:47 PM

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