I got into the real estate business in 2006, just as the market was starting to crash. I knew that if I wanted to survive in real estate, I was going to have to learn about short sales and foreclosures – because they were becoming quite common at that time. Since 2006, I’ve listed and […]
The State of the Union Address and Obama’s Housing Plans
I admittedly missed the Presidential address last night, but found the entire speech online and read it. Wow – this President has a fantastic speech writer, it made me feel very Patriotic and teary reading it over my morning coffee. No matter if you are on the left or right of the issues, I have […]
Bank of America & Chase Offering $20K to Tampa Bay Homeowners to Short Sale
JP Morgan Chase started the trend by offering up to $25K to sellers, and now Bank of America has also begun offering homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgages anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 if they successfully complete a short sale. If the Seller does not qualify for Chase’s or Bank of America’s programs, the […]
Tampa Bay Short Sales: What in the World is HAFA?
As a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) I get lots of questions about short sales – including – what in the world is HAFA? This video breaks it down a bit. Also check out this blog on HAFA’s guidelines here. If you are struggling to pay your mortgage and are seeking foreclosure alternatives, please contact […]
Reduced! HAFA Short Sale in Tierra Verde!
Just reduced, check out this HAFA Short Sale, this is the lowest priced single family home in Tierra Verde! This poor short sale has had 3 buyers walk away from the transaction in the last year. Every time the Seller’s bank came back with an approval, the buyer had already purchased something else and neglected […]
Do you Qualify for a Loan Modification? Free Online Calculator
The Treasury Department is offering a free online calculator that helps borrowers estimate whether or not they qualify for the Home Affordable Modification Program ( HAMP). The calculator is available at checkmynpv.com. In the two years since its launch, HAMP has helped more than 270,000 borrowers receive permanent loan modification, thus lowering their monthly mortgage […]
