More and more short sales are closing successfully as of late. My personal opinion is that the banks have finally found ways to at least attempt to process the volume they are seeing and that sellers and real estate professionals are educating themselves on what works and what does not. A short sale is a […]
Short Sale – Is This Your Primary Residence?
If you are living in the home at the time the Notice of Default is issued you may have some protection when it comes to deficiency, second mortgages and so on. However, one of the issues some people forget to ask about is the 1099C that is issued. The guidelines on the tax relief are totally different, so be certain you talk to your attorney about each of these issues, since they can impact you differently.
Listing Agents Should Know!!
I have never used someone else’s work on my websites before. Today I ran across this great article about short sales and how frustrating it is to a buyer and agent when the listing agent does not knowwhat they are doing. After speaking withDebe, she gave me permission to use her article on this site. […]
Great Short Sale in La Pine Oregon
Today we visit a home that needs a new owner! This is a super clean and ready to be lived in home. Located on the corner of Kokanee and Pine Drop this corner lot gives you the feel of more than an acre of land. With a covered front porch, a great back deck, fully […]
If I Sell Short Will I Owe Taxes?
When you sell your home as a short sale or you go through a foreclosure a 1099C will be issued. As we know a 1099 is issued to show that money was received and generally there are taxes owed on these funds. However in 2007 The Mortgage Debt Relief Act was passed, originally it was […]
Could This Be Why Your Loan Modification Is An Issue?
In the world of real estate today many of us are hearing terms we have not heard before and even seasoned agents have not heard them in years. Loan Modification, short sale, foreclosure and cash for keys are a few of these terms. Today we will be discussing the loan modification and short sales. Many […]
Your Neigbor's List Price May Not Be A Good Comp
Today I received a great email from a reader. They were concerned about the listing price of their neighbors home and thought they may need to short sale because they owed over twice what the neighbors home is currently listed on the MLS for. I know that when you see a home listed ridiculously low […]
How Long Does It Take To Buy A Short Sale
One of the most commonly asked questions about short sales is; How long will it take to buy a short sale? A short sale can and most of the time does take longer to close escrow than a standard sale does. There are several factors that will effect the timing of the time it takes […]
Three Basic Requirements For A Short Sale
Listing your home as a short sale is a very easy task, but when you do make sure your agent knows how to negotiate a short sale. As a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) I have had additional training in dealing with Short Sales, helping direct you the home owner to loan modification programs, deed in lieu of foreclosure and many options you may not be aware of.
How Are Short Sales Priced?
One of the most confusing things to a buyer on a short sale is the price. A property will be put on the MLS with a great price, the buyer will write an offer and the process begins. The offer is first submitted to the Seller, once the seller and buyer come to an agreed to transaction the offer is submitted to the bank. The bank has the opportunity to accept, reject or sometimes suggest a different price.