Some good tips on preparing your home for the Spring Market. Note**For us in TX this market is already here!
18 Ways to Prep Your Home’s Exterior for the Spring Market
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Is your home not selling?
You've priced your home at the top of the market values so you could get some feedback and see what offers trickle in, however you have received no offers and few showings. This article will identify some reasons to reduce your list price and why.
HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | 6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | 6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | 7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
These are some great tips for sellers. Do you know how to read your HUD statement? Does your agent? Mistakes happen. Be sure all your credits/debits are correct before signing on the line.
Other closing time issues to avoid...utilities. If you don't want to be paying for utilities once the house is officially the buyers, don't forget to transfer or close your services. Have you transferred your mail? Don't depend on buyers to contact you to get you your mail.
Finally, nothing is more stressful then sellers moving out of the house after closing. Buyers want in the moment they fund and expect the keys that minute. Don't be caught moving items out that day.
HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | 7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
Other closing time issues to avoid...utilities. If you don't want to be paying for utilities once the house is officially the buyers, don't forget to transfer or close your services. Have you transferred your mail? Don't depend on buyers to contact you to get you your mail.
Finally, nothing is more stressful then sellers moving out of the house after closing. Buyers want in the moment they fund and expect the keys that minute. Don't be caught moving items out that day.
HouseLogic | REALTOR® Content Resource | 7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Where Not to Buy a Foreclosure in 2013
Read the whole story....basic data is correct, but you have to look at the bigger picture if you are looking at investing in real estate. After reviewing the chart and scratching your head about it, read the entire article which explains it best. Some of the hottest rental markets are on this list. Always be weary of information that provides only one side or one specific stat when you are thinking about investing. You could miss out!
Where Not to Buy a Foreclosure in 2013
Where Not to Buy a Foreclosure in 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Short Sale....Why? Why Not?
To short sale or to let your home go into foreclosure....that is the question.
I am not sure why anyone would just let their home go to foreclosure. This should be the last resort after all other avenues have been exhausted. I know that the whole idea of it is stressful and you just want to move on and start again. The problem is that its not really starting again, its more like waiting and just living for many years until you can actually start over again.
Foreclosure does not just affect you and your family. It affects your neighborhoods, the community you live in, county budgets, and all the area property values. It can bring theft and vandalism to a neighborhood that does not normally have this issue, it can bring hardship to your friends that live on your street trying to sell their own houses to better themselves. Financial strain is probably one of the worst stresses that one can face, but you can't give up!
If you have already tried to modify your mortgage and have been unsuccessful, or you have gone thru bankruptcy and you just want to get out of the burden of owning a property, maybe you modified and still are having difficulty with the loan commitment....then SHORT SALE!
The next best thing to a normal sale is a short sale. Does it affect your credit....yes but experts say only by 50 points or so vs foreclosure causing 200 points or more decline in your FICO. Does it affect your ability to get another loan...yes, but again the time frame to which you can qualify for a home significantly decreases with a short sale vs a foreclosure. Not to mention your qualifying interest rates on other purchases.
"But what if I just never want to buy a home again. I don't want to get in the same position." Do not be driven by fear. All home purchases are investments. Treat them as such. A home is an asset that can be leveraged. Just don't buy over your means. Put more money down, pay an extra mortgage here and there when you can. Rent it. It can ultimately be your retirement nest egg if you don't invest in the stock markets or if you want to supplement your benefits. Do not put all your eggs in one basket and your home can just be another basket.
The most important thing when you short sale your home is getting an experienced agent that will do the work for you and is qualified to speak with the banks, negotiate, and has knowledge of the process to help expedite. You don't go to court without the best Attorney you can get, or go to a family doctor to treat a high risk disease. You go to a specialist that you trust to handle it so you don't have to.
The best end result of a short sale? Your agent is able to find a buyer, work with the banks, negotiate the sale, and sell your property. You may even qualify to receive a check at closing just because you decided to short sale which you would have never received if you foreclosed. Consider it a little payment to you for your hardship. Not to mention, you can stay in your home during that time, hoarding your money that you would have otherwise paid to your mortgage. Selling your home does not cost you a penny since your Agent was able to get all the closing costs paid for by your bank! All you had to do is provide the required documents that were asked of you and sign the contract...DONE!
Not only are you happier in the end, with your check in hand, credit still acceptable, but your community is all the better as well. The HOA and/or property taxes have been paid, the home was not left vacant, and there is no foreclosure on the record for this neighborhood. The bank did not have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to attorneys and employees to process a foreclosure. WIN, WIN, WIN.
This is truly the best case scenario. Should you or someone you know be in a situation where a short sale is a viable option, please contact me so we can discuss your options.
I am not sure why anyone would just let their home go to foreclosure. This should be the last resort after all other avenues have been exhausted. I know that the whole idea of it is stressful and you just want to move on and start again. The problem is that its not really starting again, its more like waiting and just living for many years until you can actually start over again.
Foreclosure does not just affect you and your family. It affects your neighborhoods, the community you live in, county budgets, and all the area property values. It can bring theft and vandalism to a neighborhood that does not normally have this issue, it can bring hardship to your friends that live on your street trying to sell their own houses to better themselves. Financial strain is probably one of the worst stresses that one can face, but you can't give up!
If you have already tried to modify your mortgage and have been unsuccessful, or you have gone thru bankruptcy and you just want to get out of the burden of owning a property, maybe you modified and still are having difficulty with the loan commitment....then SHORT SALE!
The next best thing to a normal sale is a short sale. Does it affect your credit....yes but experts say only by 50 points or so vs foreclosure causing 200 points or more decline in your FICO. Does it affect your ability to get another loan...yes, but again the time frame to which you can qualify for a home significantly decreases with a short sale vs a foreclosure. Not to mention your qualifying interest rates on other purchases.
"But what if I just never want to buy a home again. I don't want to get in the same position." Do not be driven by fear. All home purchases are investments. Treat them as such. A home is an asset that can be leveraged. Just don't buy over your means. Put more money down, pay an extra mortgage here and there when you can. Rent it. It can ultimately be your retirement nest egg if you don't invest in the stock markets or if you want to supplement your benefits. Do not put all your eggs in one basket and your home can just be another basket.
The most important thing when you short sale your home is getting an experienced agent that will do the work for you and is qualified to speak with the banks, negotiate, and has knowledge of the process to help expedite. You don't go to court without the best Attorney you can get, or go to a family doctor to treat a high risk disease. You go to a specialist that you trust to handle it so you don't have to.
The best end result of a short sale? Your agent is able to find a buyer, work with the banks, negotiate the sale, and sell your property. You may even qualify to receive a check at closing just because you decided to short sale which you would have never received if you foreclosed. Consider it a little payment to you for your hardship. Not to mention, you can stay in your home during that time, hoarding your money that you would have otherwise paid to your mortgage. Selling your home does not cost you a penny since your Agent was able to get all the closing costs paid for by your bank! All you had to do is provide the required documents that were asked of you and sign the contract...DONE!
Not only are you happier in the end, with your check in hand, credit still acceptable, but your community is all the better as well. The HOA and/or property taxes have been paid, the home was not left vacant, and there is no foreclosure on the record for this neighborhood. The bank did not have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to attorneys and employees to process a foreclosure. WIN, WIN, WIN.
This is truly the best case scenario. Should you or someone you know be in a situation where a short sale is a viable option, please contact me so we can discuss your options.
Monday, December 3, 2012
10 Big-Growth Markets in Next 5 Years | Realtor Magazine
Guess How Many Cities in TX are on this list...
10 Big-Growth Markets in Next 5 Years | Realtor Magazine
10 Big-Growth Markets in Next 5 Years | Realtor Magazine
Friday, November 30, 2012
Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest
Its all about location. You can fix up a house, change its features, upgrade...but you can't pick it up and move it.
Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest
Realty Times - Walkable Neighborhoods Driving Real Estate Interest
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Realty Times - Foreclosures Selling Near, At Traditional Listing Prices
Truth. Everyone of my REO properties are listed at fair market value. Asset managers are willing to wait out the 4-6 month market time in order to find that buyer willing to pay market value and occupy REO homes that are in average marketable condition. Utilities are on, pools are being maintained, and repairs are being made.
Realty Times - Foreclosures Selling Near, At Traditional Listing Prices
Realty Times - Foreclosures Selling Near, At Traditional Listing Prices
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
This property is still available!
This is a great property for someone that has the cash and time to make it a beauty. Homes in this neighborhood are selling between 4-450k! There is great opportunity here for someone. Bank is willing to negotiate some to move this asset.
(19) 4512 Salerno Circle
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(19) 4512 Salerno Circle
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Centrum Towers-Uptown Dallas Living
Looking
for spacious condos with amazing views of downtown Dallas? The Centrum Tower
has the best views of Dallas! The Centrum Tower is considered to be one of Dallas’s
prestigious condominium towers. The Centrum Tower rises to 233 feet or 71.0
meters. The Centrum consists of upscale offices, retail complex, high profile
restaurants and a residential tower. Centrum Tower offers luxurious living in a secure and private environment. The
building's location in the prestigious Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek corridor allows
residents the convenience of easy access to the area's many shops, restaurants
and parks.
The
19-story Centrum Tower condominium complex houses 34 residences ranging from
one bedroom to multi-tiered penthouses. Centrum
Tower building amenities include a private workout facility, 24-hour staffing,
private, gated underground garage parking, two guest suites, valet parking for
residents and guests, and individual roomy storage units.
Coming Soon! 1 bedroom unit on 13th floor. Call me for more details.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
BofA to Eliminate Some Second Lien Mortgages | Realtor Magazine
Great News! If you are not sure if you are eligible, contact your 2nd lienholder if it is BoA.
BofA to Eliminate Some Second Lien Mortgages | Realtor Magazine
BofA to Eliminate Some Second Lien Mortgages | Realtor Magazine
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