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Frequently Asked Questions about Short Sales

Frequently Asked Questions about Short Sales

Frequently Asked Questions about Short Sales Here are the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about Short Sales: 1. I can’t make my house payments, but I do have an ability to pay back all or part of the negative equity. Also, I want...

The Short Sale Process

The Short Sale Process

The Short Sale Process begins when you sign a listing agreement to list your home for sale. At this time, your real estate agent will collect a number of personal documents that will be sent to your mortgage lender as part of a short sale...

Why Do a Short Sale?

Why Do a Short Sale?

Many borrowers wonder, “Why bother with a short sale? Shouldn’t I just let my property go to foreclosure?” – In most cases, the answer is ‘no.’ A short sale is a much better alternative to foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure because a short sale is...

What Is a Short Sale?

What Is a Short Sale?

GENERAL INFORMATION Mortgage default is occurring in record numbers in San Diego County, particularly in Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Fallbrook, and Valley Center. A significant percentage of California borrowers are behind...

Short Sale Negotiation

Short Sale Negotiation

Whether you have worked a short sale on your own or have been hearing that short sales are the way to go and don’t know how to get started, we are here to help you. Our office created the nationally recognized Short Sale Expeditor™ program which...

5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

Are you thinking of selling your home? If you are thinking about selling your home, it’s a good idea to spend some time preparing it for sale. In doing this, you can increase the amount of money you get once you put it on the market. Check out...

FHA Loans: Everything You Need to Know

FHA Loans: Everything You Need to Know

Most people obtain a home through financing. You’re probably already familiar with some common types of home loans such as conventional financing through banks and veteran’s loans for active and retired military members. Some potential homebuyers who are not able to...

Who Pays Real Estate Fees?

Who Pays Real Estate Fees?

We often get calls asking our office after rendering real estate advice or consultation, “Thanks for helping. How much do I owe you?” And we always reply with – “Nothing.” So, who pays us? A Realtor® represents either a buyer or a seller in a real estate transaction....

How to Combine Warm and Cool Colors Like a Pro

How to Combine Warm and Cool Colors Like a Pro

It is fair to say that color is part science and part art. Color is a form of non-verbal communication that can affect our mood and emotions, that’s why it’s crucial to create a color scheme for your space. The more you know about how color works, the easier it will...