“Short Sale Example”

May 17, 2009

Short Sale means the sellers loan balance is higher than  today’s market value of the property.  Example, Sellers loan balance $200,000 (amount owed to lender).  Today’s market value $100,000.  The seller is short $100,000.  The sellers lender will decide if they willing to accept the sellers shortage.  The lender has a specific set of guidelines for approving a Short Sale.  The seller will have to meet those guidelines.  In addition, any decisions made will have to be approve by the sellers lender.   The key to purchasing a successful short sale is patience, persistence and a experienced agent. 

 

Renting, Why?

May 16, 2009

Have you decided to become a home owner or are you still undecided?  I have linked to a mortgage calculator so that you can get a feel of what your payments will be.  You will be amaze at how low the payments are in todays market.  Look at the payments for $100,000, $200,000 and $300,000, etc.  Also, look at the advantages and disadvantages to homeownership.  Compare renting to buying.  I assure you, the advantages will out weigh the disadvantages. Ready to take the first step? Lets get started.

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