Know The Pros and Cons of Alternative Solutions to Foreclosure. There are options available to homeowners facing foreclosure. Here is a brief summary of several solutions. Your foreclosure prevention options may include: Solutions If You Want To Keep Your Home Bring your payments current (also, “reinstatement”) You pay your lender the full amount due, including […]
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Should I do a Short Sale or a Loan Modification?
Should I do a Short Sale or a Loan Modification? This very question is on the mind of millions of American’s as we speak. Short Sales and Loan Modifications are two terms that were previously unheard of for most, yet they are now everyday words. As credit tightens, housing slumps, and jobs disappear, more and […]
Ohio Foreclosure Process and Your Options
If you’re in danger of falling behind on your mortgage, or if you’re already delinquent, it’s important to know what’s ahead and what your options are. The faster you move, the more choices you’ll have about your financial future. The timeline 30 days: Your troubles actually start as soon as you miss a single payment, […]
How to Write a Hardship Letter
8 Steps to Short Sale Success
When I began negotiating short sales and assisting distressed homeowners (including those with over-leveraged properties who found themselves in the unfortunate position of owing more on their home than it was worth), this market was largely underserved. The reason, the majority of my colleagues simply weren’t interested in investing the time, money and effort necessary […]
Short Sales: Who Qualifies?
A short sale in real estate occurs when the outstanding obligations (including all loans, lines of credit, etc.) against a property are greater than what the property can be sold for. Short sales are a way for homeowners to avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure proceeding by convincing the bank to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the […]
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: Which is the Better Option? With many Americans facing the very real threat of foreclosure, many are looking for ways to avoid it. One option, and a topic that has garnered a lot of industry interest, is a real estate short sale. Short sales are becoming an increasingly popular, and common, […]
How a Short Sale is Handled During an Active Bankruptcy
We’re often asked the question, “Can I pursue a short sale during my bankruptcy”. Lenders can review a short sale offer while the loan is in active bankruptcy. However, to complete a short sale and issue an approval letter, the bankruptcy documents must be filed and approved by the court. Any final agreement will require bankruptcy […]
Selling a Home: 5 Home Staging Tips from Model Homes
If you’ve ever been into a model home before, you know how easy it is to fall in love with it and want to move right in. Builders hire decorators who possess a keen understanding of the psychology of homebuyers to stage their models. Here the strategy differs from decorating for a homeowner which is […]
You Accepted an Offer on Your Home, Then Received a Higher Offer. Here are Your Options.
You’re selling your home, have accepted an offer you’re happy with, and it seems like all your stress is over. It’s time to pack up and move on! But sometimes life throws you a curveball—such as another buyer who is smitten by your fabulous home and steps up with a higher offer. What’s a seller to do? Overall, […]