What is A Short Sale?It seems that everyone is talking about short sales and distressed properties these days. But, what is a short sale? Simply put, a short sale in Santa Maria or anywhere, allows you to sell your home…
Yes, most short sale lenders consider divorce a hardship. Getting a divorce or dissolving a domestic partnership is generally considered a valid reason to apply for a short sale. Chances are your lender will want to see some proof of…
How Many Short Sales Are Closing Escrow in Santa Maria, California?*In the Santa Maria - Orcutt California area, there are currently 661 active, contingent, or pending homes and condos. Of those 661 homes, 280 are short sale listings. Of those…
Top 5 Mistakes Short Sale Sellers Make As a Santa Maria Short Sale Agent, I see short sale sellers make critical mistakes time and time again. Here is my list of the top 5 mistakes I see: 1) They wait…
To Pay or Not To Pay That Is the Ultimate Short Sale Question I want a short sale, should I continue to pay my mortgage? This question is a constant one for those considering a short sale. I find that…
Is A Short Sale The Same As A Pre-Foreclosure? No, a short sale is not the same as a pre-foreclosure. A pre-foreclosure home has begun the legal process of foreclosure in California. Typically, this means that a Notice of Default…
It’s a Short Sale -- No You Can’t Have the Couch! Including personal belongings in an offer to purchase can be a tricky. I think there are two camps on the issue. Agents that encourage clients to ask for things…
Lately, my phone has been ringing off the hook. As a Santa Maria short sale agent, I am used to receiving urgent calls from homeowners in distress. Some are weeks away from foreclosure auction, others are at the precipice of…
Short Sales & The Point of No Return Have you reached the point of no return? I meet and speakwith people considering short sales almost everyday. Some are ready to begin the process and some are not. I tell each…
Buyers Are Looking at My Loan Balance! One of the market realities I go over with potential sellers in the Orcutt CA, Nipomo CA & Arroyo Grande CA real estate market is the fact that once their home is put…
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