A lot of people ask this question and it’s a great question. And the answer is- That depends. You see, guidelines are always changing and will continue to change over the next few years. In fact they
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Hi Ramez,
Many banks and asset managment companies require particular certifications before they will give you an REO assignment. Do some checking to find out which programs might work best for you and the companies you are targeting.
Best of luck,
Barbara Grandolfo... more
Friday President Barack Obama signed a bill that reinstates the recently expired higher loan limits that were in effect for FHA and VA loans through December 31, 2013 but does not provide this extension
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The House of Representatives today voted to restore higher loan limits to $729,750!! This is great news considering that the high limits returned to $625,500 in October. Here is a brief excerpt of an
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Typically you DO have to show hardship to qualify for a short sale. Your debt to income ratio needs to be above 30-35% and you must have a reason for having to sell; lost your job or took a pay cut & now you can't afford the mortgage, have to move to another city for a job, health emergency, etc. Check with your bank and see what their requirements are.
Kim Boulter
Healthy Realty
843-640-7799
kimkboulter@gmail.com... more
Hi Judy, We Can Provide A Free Comparative Market Analysis For You. But We Can Also Contact One Of The Many Appraisers That We Have Met In The Industry For A More Accurate Value! Please Email Us If You Are Interested. Thank You... more
Tip of the day.Congress wants to pass law that will require all buyers of single family homes to bring 20% down payment for the puchase of their new home. Please everyone talk to your congressman to avoid
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The Sellers Loss is Your Gain! The bank says this must sell now!First lender has pre-approved this sale at $700,000.00 Be the proud owner of this executive Montclair Hills home that features large open
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Banks have little incentive to approve a short sale. If the loan was insured, by letting it go to foreclosure, they can recoup the insured amount. I don't know how your state regulations vary from Michigan. Here, once a Sheriff Sale occurs, the owner has a min imum of 6 months to redeem the property before the bank can start the process of selling it. If it was insured, it could take another several months to process before it ends up on the market again. It won't do you much good to try to get another offer to the bank. Once they have a home on the tracks, they keep moving forward. The sheer volume of foreclosures that the banks are dealing with make them non-responsive to the individual trying to purchase one house that isn't even for sale yet. I've tried it with some pretty good inside connections and never been successful. Unless you're willing to wait several more months, you should probably take a look and see if there are any current foreclosures for sale that might work for you. Good luck.... more
Madera,
First of all, I am so sorry that you landlord did not tell you about this. That is very troublesome to me. Here your landlord was accepting your rent and you thought they had paid the mortgage on this. I wish people would just be honest. I have another client in that same predicament, unfortunately. I wish there was some law that could protect renters. I am sure if things keep on like they are someone will get smart enough to start a new law like this.
In the meantime, I would take the cash for keys. It is better than no money at all in my mind. I would move on to another place and do my research to make sure that the landlord has been making payments before plunking down your money in good faith that he/she is doing the same.
Good luck Madera,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #01431647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864
www.calljoan4homes.com
calljoan4homes@aol.com... more