I have worked in short sales and foreclosures for over three years now. Two or three years ago I had to explain what short sales were! Now, almost everyone has heard of short sales as a method of selling real estate that has a larger mortgage on it than it is worth. I educate clients on their options and details of this type of transaction.
I am a Realtor and Investor. I work with people all over the US helping them to find a way out of tough situations with their real estate. Most people I talk to have issues with less income coming in and/or their mortgage payments going up. On top of that most of the time their real estate is worth a lot less than what they owe.
Solutions: Well, most people start with talking to their bank and trying to get a modification on their mortgage. This can work, but in my experience, most of the time the reduction in payments are not enough to help them out of their situation. Also, the banks are strict on how much income you may have in order for them to do a modification. A lot of people have too little coming in.
Another way of fighting the foreclosure is foreclosure defense. This is handled by a lawyer typically. This can delay a foreclosure for many months to many years!
Most of the time, even with the first two options, it will eventually come down to either a foreclosure or a short sale. Most agree the short sale is much better than a foreclosure. It leaves your credit in much better shape and often dismissed all that may be owed to the bank!
A lot of people are in the 'standard' situation as we define it. This usually involves lower income / loss of job, the home payments going up, and the home being worth less than what is owed. I am asked for my opinion on the best method to combat this. Most want to start with a modification of their mortgage in order to keep the home. This can be good, but the result may be payments that are lower but not enough to make a difference.
If these don't work as expected, a short sale can be used. Negotiations can occur with the lender and a short sale is approval to sell it at current market value. The owner can often find another housing arraignment at a much lower price. The amount owed to the bank after the sale can be dismissed along with the tax liabilities! This can be the best solution for owner! Foreclosure and bankruptcy can leave the home owner with debt and liabilities that they were not expecting! There are many lawyers that can help you with your questions. - 31387
I am a Realtor and Investor. I work with people all over the US helping them to find a way out of tough situations with their real estate. Most people I talk to have issues with less income coming in and/or their mortgage payments going up. On top of that most of the time their real estate is worth a lot less than what they owe.
Solutions: Well, most people start with talking to their bank and trying to get a modification on their mortgage. This can work, but in my experience, most of the time the reduction in payments are not enough to help them out of their situation. Also, the banks are strict on how much income you may have in order for them to do a modification. A lot of people have too little coming in.
Another way of fighting the foreclosure is foreclosure defense. This is handled by a lawyer typically. This can delay a foreclosure for many months to many years!
Most of the time, even with the first two options, it will eventually come down to either a foreclosure or a short sale. Most agree the short sale is much better than a foreclosure. It leaves your credit in much better shape and often dismissed all that may be owed to the bank!
A lot of people are in the 'standard' situation as we define it. This usually involves lower income / loss of job, the home payments going up, and the home being worth less than what is owed. I am asked for my opinion on the best method to combat this. Most want to start with a modification of their mortgage in order to keep the home. This can be good, but the result may be payments that are lower but not enough to make a difference.
If these don't work as expected, a short sale can be used. Negotiations can occur with the lender and a short sale is approval to sell it at current market value. The owner can often find another housing arraignment at a much lower price. The amount owed to the bank after the sale can be dismissed along with the tax liabilities! This can be the best solution for owner! Foreclosure and bankruptcy can leave the home owner with debt and liabilities that they were not expecting! There are many lawyers that can help you with your questions. - 31387
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