Real People – Real Predictions for the 2010 Real Estate Market
January 19, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Sure we have all heard the gloom and doom on the Evening News, but what do real people predict will happen in the real estate market this year?
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.
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.
Update from Bank of America on Short Sales
December 16, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
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. Here is a summary of the key points.
5 (Less!) Frequently Asked Questions About Short Sales
November 23, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Oh, so many questions about short sales, but here are the answers to a few that I have been asked recently…
Short Sales from the Bank’s Point-of-View
August 29, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
I recently attended a short sale round table where a loss mitigation manager from a local bank discussed his views on short sales. It was interesting to hear from the bank’s point of view.
You’ve Received a Notice of Trustee Sale…Now What?
July 19, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
You have just been informed that a Notice of Trustee Sale has been filed on your property…now what?







