Foreclosures
Free Foreclosure Workshop
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010There are two upcoming workshops for people who are worried about foreclosure or are going through the foreclosure process. The event is presented by OC HOPE (Orange County Home Ownership Preservation Collaborative) and sponsored by the Orange County Association of REALTORS. The workshops are free and will be in both English and Spanish. You will […]
Make It Your Highest and Best Offer
Monday, July 20th, 2009I have had this conversation with several clients recently regarding bank owned listings. When you make an offer, it must be your “highest and best”. While it is understandable that buyers do not want to pay more than they have to for a property, the old days of making a low offer and expecting a seller to counter do […]
“Cash for keys” Program
Sunday, May 24th, 2009A loan modification or short sale is not always the answer for a homeowner facing foreclosure. However, at least in some cases, a “deed-in-lieu” option may help. The new Foreclosure Alternative Program (FAP) has a deed-in-lieu program that may help some homeowners. Under this program, sometimes referred to as “cash for keys”, the bank takes back the home from […]
Beware of Foreclosure Scams!
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009It is already bad enough to have suffer through the heartache and stress of the foreclosure process and the possibility of losing your home. But to be the victim of a scam that takes advantage of you makes it even worse.
The increase in the number of foreclosures has also increased the number of predators preying on vulnerable […]
Only Looking At Short Sales Is Short-Sighted
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Buyers who are looking solely at distressed properties may not be getting the “good deal” they are looking for. So many people are constantly viewing sites that post homes in foreclosure or that are bank owned thinking that this is where they will find good deals. Just because a property is a short sale, in foreclosure, or is bank owned […]