Introducing the AZ Short Sale Seller’s Advisory
February 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
The AZ Dept of Real Estate and the AZ Assn of Realtors have created an advisory that summarizes your rights, liability and risks when considering a short sale.
The Gloves Are Off, Folks…Watch Your Back
February 3, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 5 Comments
AIG execs are partying it up while school teachers are paying the price…that might improve the economy for some people, but not the average Joe.
Talking Shop: Short Sales from the Buyer’s Side and a Couple of War Stories
January 28, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
Here is Part 2 of my recent chat with Tempe realtor and fellow video blogger Dean Ouellette about what’s going on with short sales in the Phoenix real estate market. Here, we focus on the Buyer’s side of the deal and swap a couple of war stories.
Talking Shop: What Should Sellers Look For When Listing A Short Sale
January 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
I sat down with Tempe realtor and fellow video blogger Dean Ouellette to talk shop and chat about what’s going on with short sales in the Phoenix real estate market. In part 1 of our 2-part discussion, we discuss the Seller’s side of the transaction.
Hey Banks! Wake Up! Loan Mods Aren’t Working…
January 25, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
A couple of news snippets on MSNBC illustrated the huge divide between bankers
and policy makers and the reality from the consumer’s viewpoint.
How Much Will It Cost Me To Do A Short Sale?
January 22, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
When you sell your home in a short sale, how much does it actually cost the Seller? Just like a lot of things in real estate, the answer depends on your situation. That’s why it is always advised to seek legal and financial counsel when considering a short sale.
Contact me at kristin@hereinphoenix.com or 480-282-7464
Finding a Home After Foreclosure or Short Sale
January 15, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
More folks are finding themselves writing rent checks instead of mortgage checks – something they probably thought they would never do again. Here are some tips to help ease the stress of looking for a new home after a short sale or foreclosure.
Selling Real Estate on Overstock.com…What?
January 13, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
I was surprised to see real estate listed for sale on Overstock.com… proof that much about buying and selling real estate is misunderstood.
Hey Bank! Take My House, Please!
January 7, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 4 Comments
A follow-up to a post by Dean Ouellette at http://www.deansellsaz.com and a chat with a friend of mine who is contemplating a Strategic Default on her home. Is this a sign of things to come in 2010? Seems that way if the issue of negative equity is not addressed by banks.
Five Reasons Why Short Sales Are Declined
December 17, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 5 Comments
On December 15, 2009 , I attended a round table presented by the Women’s Council of Realtors. The featured speaker was a representative from Bank of America who shared an overview of the current short sale policies that BofA is following.
During the presentation, he shared the five most common reasons that short sales are declined. It’s fair to assume that these reasons are common among all lenders.
