What Happens RIGHT AFTER Your House Sells at the Trustee Sale
June 27, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 3 Comments
Two days ago, an investor bought my house at the Trustee Sale and he efficiently managing his new asset. But until we move out, his “acquisition” is still my family’s home.
Trustee Sale…The Day My House Got Sold
June 21, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 5 Comments
My house was scheduled for Trustee Sale today so I got to experience a real roller coaster ride to determine the fate of my family home. I experienced the same thing that millions of others have already experienced – over 500 homes in Maricopa County had the same day I had…
Trustee Sales – Can You Work Around Them?
February 10, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
One of my investor clients who had a couple of interesting questions about how the trustee sales work and if there is a way to avoid that whole process…
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.
Why Loan Modifications Aren’t Working
December 7, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
There has been a lot of finger-pointing lately about the effectiveness or lack thereof of loan modifications in reducing the number of foreclosures. Why aren’t loan modifications helping distressed homeowners? Here are some thoughts…
Top Ramen Chronicles – In Search of Good (Cheap!) Bread
November 3, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Like everyone else out there, the LaVanway clan is trimming our belts. With 3 1/2 teen-aged boys, I go through a lot of groceries, so cutting back on my food bill is a great way to stretch my budget.
Cutting back on the grocery bill doesn’t have to mean doing without though. Here’s my discovery for [...]
