Short Sale Buyers – Should You Pay A Deposit Up Front?
November 8, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Many short sale listers require the buyer to deposit earnest money,non-refundable for 60-90 days, while the short sale is reviewed. Fair? Depends who you ask…
The Ugly Truth About Beautiful Home Listings
November 6, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Sometimes what you read in the MLS does not reflect reality…and sometimes the certified expert does not lend a feeling of confidence.
Hey Short Sale Buyers: You May Be Writing The Check, But You Are Not Calling the Shots
August 11, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
Short sale negotiations are between the Seller and the Seller’s Creditors…while the Buyer waits
Everybody knows that a short sale is a real estate transaction in which the proceeds from the sale are less than what’s owed on the property. But sometimes buyers forget that the Seller’s creditors have complete control over that deal – they [...]
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 · 10 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.
