Short Sale Articles

1). Don’t Be A Victim Of A Drive By BPO By : David Neese
Memphis, TN has its share of drive by violence. But we are talking about a different type of bad drive by, being the victim of a drive by BPO as a real estate investor. We have been victims and want to help you from becoming a statistic. We are Memphis real estate investors and work extensively in the pre-foreclosure market. Many times sellers are financed 100% or close to it and there is no deal to be had so we try to negotiate with their lender to do a short sale or short payoff.
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2). Real Estate Investing: Short Sales Explained By : Ross Treakle
Before I begin, you should know my name is Ross Treakle and I interview real estate investors as part of my job. In each interview I try and pick and pry at each investor to get the highest quality information so that my subscribers can hear up to date, high content interviews. Below I have taken an exert from the very first interview I ever conducted.
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3). This Powerful Quote Was Earth Shattering! By : Lou Castillo
Last night I was straightening out my office, going through some notes I had taken when I met with a friend in New York last week, and I came across a powerful quote. This quote is actually very simple to understand, but literally blew my mind when I really thought about it. "You must always strive to UPGRADE your conversation daily." When my friend recited this idea, I was lost for a moment.
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4). Foreclosure – Can Foreclosures be stopped By : kthor
It is everyone’s dream to own a home or built a house for his or herself. There are a few who are fortunate enough to secure one paid in full while many others try to buy one through financing or securing loans. However, even you are religiously saving for the so-called rainy days and even if you have sufficient finances, there would come a time that you would find it difficult to face up to your obligations.
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5). Do You Want To Sell Your Rehab Fast? By : Lou Castillo
That’s an obvious question – we all do! So what is the trick? So much time and money is spent on systems updates, roofs, and structural issues, that many times there’s nothing left for what really makes the sale: what your potential buyers see. And more importantly, what they fall in love with. People don’t walk into your house, and say, “Wow, they have all new electric.
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6). Follow-Up: The Key To Successful Closings By : Lou Castillo
If everyone always did everything they said they’d do, we’d all be a lot richer. Unfortunately, tasks are overlooked, and the ball is often dropped. If you want to have successful closings, you must have strong “follow-up” skills to catch problems early in the process. Follow-up on everyone and everything. I can’t begin to tell you the number of closings that almost fell apart, or would have fallen apart had I not kept a watchful eye on the entire process to make sure that everything was completed when it needed to be.
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7). The Power Of Appreciation By : Lou Castillo
If you truly want to bring into your life everything that you desire, then start with appreciating all that you have now. Here’s how it works – you bring into your life whatever it is that you focus your thoughts upon. So, if you focus on all the lack in your life, you get more lack. But if you focus appreciation on all that you have, you get more of what you want.
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8). Short Sale Real Investing By : Stephen Campbell
A short sale process comes in the picture when lender accepts a discount on mortgage in order to avoid a possible bankruptcy or foreclosure auction. In this method, instead of buying the property from a seller itself, you have to purchase the corresponding property from the lender.
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9). Short Sales: A Guide to the Las Vegas Real Estate Market By : Thomas Bladecki
Short sales are the real estate equivalent of repossession auctions. The right investment decisions can yield big returns in the future.
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10). A Well-Written Hardship Letter Is Pivotal For Short Sale Success By : justin lee
Few people purposely wish to suffer through the pain and humiliation of losing a home through foreclosure. There are many alternatives to bankruptcy and stopping home foreclosure for owners unable to keep their mortgage payments current.
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11). Short Pay Versus Short Sale In Foreclosure By : Dave Dinkel
Discover the difference of a short sale and a short pay and the gigantic benefits to the homeowner.
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12). Avoid Foreclosure by Doing a Short Sale By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Short sales are an alternative to home foreclosure. Learn how to avoid foreclosure and get out from under a mortgage that is difficult to pay.
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13). Short Sales: They May Be Your Answer If You Are Facing Foreclosure By : Thomas Bladecki
If you are facing foreclosure then a short sale may be what you need to get back on track and minimize the impact of a foreclosure on your financial history. Short sales are a way out of a foreclosure if done properly, and may be your only option.
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14). Short Sale Or Foreclosure: Which Is The Better Options For Protecting Your Credit? By : Thomas Bladecki
Is a short sale or a foreclosure the better option? Depending on your situation, a short sale may be the better alternative. Credit alone is a good enough reason to consider a short sale. Foreclosures may have a far great affect then a short sale on your potential buying power in the future.
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15). Sun Tzu and the Art of the Short Sale By : Barry Cunningham
If you are not aware of just who Sun Tzu was, then you may want to go to Amazon.com and order The Art of War. It is an absolute must read for those in business.
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16). Mortgage Forgiveness Act Provides Income Tax Relief To Foreclosed Homeowners By : john mazzara
Foreclosure is a negative experience. It can be compounded with tax liability on your loss. This article talks about the problem and solution with a new tax law-The Mortgage Forgiveness Act of 2007
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17). Save Your Future and Your Credit - Consider a Short Sale By : Carey Frankel
Is your mortgage worth more than your home? With the increased rate of foreclosures over the past year or so, lenders and home owners are forced to consider other options in order to save their future, time and most importantly, money. A Short Sale could help you.
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18). Breaking the Law for Peanuts By : Ron Borg
Real estate investors make a bad decision when they claim an investment property will be owner occupied.
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19). Now Sell Your House As A Short Sale With No Tax Consequences By : Shaun Greer
If you owe more for your house than what it is worth you only have a few home selling options, one of which is losing your home to foreclosure. To avoid a foreclosure you can sell your house as a short sale.
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20). A Few Facts and Fallacies About Foreclosure By : justin lee
There are many misunderstandings concerning the issue of foreclosure. Unfortunately these misconceptions have lead many homeowners to take all the wrong actions in trying to stop the foreclosure process, which ultimately caused them to lose their homes.
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21). A Short Sale May Go Smoother With An Investor In The Mix By : justin lee
A newspaper in Lee County, Florida recently reported that the number of property foreclosures for the month of July 2007 had topped out at over 1000.
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22). Foreclosure and Your Credit Score By : Dave Dinkel
How much and how long does foreclosure impact your credit score and how much more does it cost you in additional interest expenses over time?
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23). A Real Estate Scam that is Still Happening to the Unwary By : Dave Dinkel
Most often, in this form of fraud, the victim (Sam) is induced by being offered $10,000 to $20,000 to use his credit and a percentage (10% - 50%) of the profits when the property is sold.
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24). A Short Cut to a Short Sale in Foreclosure By : Dave Dinkel
Discover a technique to eliminate the hassle of doing short sales while paying less money for the same property.
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