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9 Steps Of Every Los Angeles, CA Short Sale

9 Steps Of Every Los Angeles, CA Short Sale

If you find yourself unable to avoid foreclosure, and cannot find any other option – loan modification, refinancing, etc. – getting your lender’s approval for a short sale may be the best alternative for you. However, the short sale process is sort of complicated, and changes depending on your specific situation and your lender’s requirements. [...]

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Home Seller Tips | What You Need To Know About Cancellation of Mortgage Debt

Home Seller Tips | What You Need To Know About Cancellation of Mortgage Debt

Occasionally, a lender may partially waive a borrower’s debt. The common tax rule is that the sum of the debt forgiven is to be considered as taxable income to the borrower. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule; although, the borrower is still required to pay some sort of tax on the forgiven debt. [...]

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2480 S CENTINELA AVE #403 Short Sale

2480 S CENTINELA AVE #403 Short Sale

Motivated Seller! Submit all offers! FHA approved HOA! Gorgeous natural light, with coastal breezes and lots of space! Imagine your new large 2 bed, 2 bath condo in a charming west side neighborhood: Large bright living space with super easy fwy access. Upgraded recessed lighting throughout, spa bath, fireplaces, make this home the perfect peaceful [...]

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Hardship Letter Tips from a Los Angeles Short Sale Specialist Real Estate Agent

Hardship Letter Tips from a Los Angeles Short Sale Specialist Real Estate Agent

The two main questions a lender asks itself when reviewing a short sale packet are: 1) Is this property going to go into foreclosure? 2) If this property goes into foreclosure, will we lose less money by approving a short sale? Even if the hardship does not meet the criteria of a true hardship entirely, [...]

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Obama Updates The HAFA Program

Obama Updates The HAFA Program

Major news in the short sale and housing industry! Just this past March 9, 2012, the Obama Administration revealed recent updates to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program. Started in 2009, HAFA is a government-sponsored project supporting all Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) eligible homeowners in avoiding foreclosure through short sales and deeds-in-lieu of [...]

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Secrets To The Short Sale Hardship Letter From A Los Angeles Short Sale Real Estate Agent Part 2

Secrets To The Short Sale Hardship Letter From A Los Angeles Short Sale Real Estate Agent Part 2

What Does NOT Constitute a Short Sale Hardship Some homeowners are still being asked to pay a large contribution to settle a short sale, while others are not asked to pay at all. Most of the time, this can depend on many factors – validity of hardship, type of loan, negotiator’s experience, etc. To some [...]

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Secrets To The Short Sale Hardship Letter From A Los Angeles Short Sale Real Estate Agent

Secrets To The Short Sale Hardship Letter From A Los Angeles Short Sale Real Estate Agent

A Short Sale Hardship Letter is a letter that you need to write to your bank or lending institution to request them to consider a short sale to prevent your home from being foreclosed. After having assembled dozens and dozens of short sale packages, I have found that more than any other document, the hardship [...]

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10982 ROEBLING AVE #522 Short Sale

10982 ROEBLING AVE #522 Short Sale

BUYER JUST WALKED! APPROVED SHORT SALE! SELLER MOTIVATED! SHORT SALE! BEAUTIFUL TOP FLOOR CONDO IN THE HEART OF WESTWOOD! MINUTES FROM UCLA!! GREAT UNIT W/GRANITE COUNTERS, PLUSH CARPETING, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CABINETRY, & MORE! COMPLEX FEATURES FITNESS CENTER, RESORT STYLE POOL, BBQ, BASKETBALL COURT & MORE! For more info: Click here

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