How Your Homeowner’s Association Can Ruin Your Short Sale
June 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
If you owe your Homeowner’s Association back dues, your short sale could be in grave danger. Even if you decide to forego the short sale and let you house go into foreclosure, you are may still be on the hook even if you no longer own your house.
Making the Tough Decision to Walk Away From Your House? Some Tips…
June 2, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
Short sale, strategic default, walking away…whatever you want to call it, there are more families than you can imagine are trying to make some tough decisions. Make things easier…start by taking the emotion how of the process and seek the advice of the right professionals.
Can My Dad Buy My House In A Short Sale?
April 21, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Asking someone to buy your house for you at short sale may seem like a good idea…but it’s not.
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…
