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What is a Short Sale?Also known as a 'Short Payoff,' a short sale results when a homeowner sells their home for a sum that is less than the amount of the liens and encumbrances against the property (loans, taxes, HOA fees owed, etc.). Many homes listed for sale as a 'short sale' are also in the foreclosure process, though this is not required. Nor is it a requirement that a Notice Of Default (NOD) be filed on the property. |
(Please note that a short sale listing does not imply that the listing agent has received a pre-approved sales price, but that the homeowner would like to sell the home before it is foreclosed on.) |
Why would a seller prefer a Short Sale?One of the things banks frown upon is someone 'walking away' from a situation: in the case of a home loan, this typically involves hundreds of thousands - if not millions - of dollars. A foreclosure on ones credit report makes it more difficult to obtain a mortgage in the future. Banks want to know that when times are tough, a borrower is willing to participate in a workout. |
Why would a bank prefer a Short Sale?Foreclosing on a home is expensive since it involves many filings, attorneys fees and more. Banks are not in the business of owning real estate, so their preference is to liquidate the asset as quickly as possible while minimizing their capital loss. |
Buying a Distressed Property:The one thing we find consistent in speaking with real estate buyers is that everyone is looking for a "great deal." For some, it may be a property that needs major work; for others, it may be buying a property that is in pre-foreclosure (a property that has had a Notice of Default (NOD)/Notice Of Trustee Sale (NOTS) filed against it and is referred to as a short sale), or has been foreclosed on and is now a bank-owned property (REO). But buying a distressed property is not for the faint of heart: short sales can take up to 6 months - only to fall out of escrow at the last minute due to changes in the banks terms or an undisclosed lien. And buying a home at an auction carries with it many pitfalls, too, including undiscovererd foundation problems, back taxes, HOA lien, etc. That is why working with the Bruce Clark Team team of professionals is more important than ever. |
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NEW from the Bruce Clark Team: We have put together a brochure that explains the foreclosure process. Items addressed include timelines in a foreclosure, explanations of what a Notice of Default (NOD) and Notice Of Trustee Sale (NOTS) are, and much more. Click here to download this FREE report in PDF format. We also offer a FREE 13-page brochure that provides much-needed resources in both the selling of ones home when in a distressed situation and what questions need to be addressed before making an offer on a home in short sale status (Four R's of Short Sales). Included is a a checklist for homeowners about what to consider before pursuing a short sale, tax ramifications of a short sale, what is entailed in purchasing a short sale and much more. (For basic information about selling a home in a short sale, click here.) To request your FREE copy, or to speak with us directly about your situation, please call us at 949-285-1207 or click here to submit a request for information, and we will reply as quickly as possible. All communication is held in the strictest of confidence.
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Selling a Distressed Property:We are very versed in helping a homeowner through the short sale process. Our team of real estate, legal, and tax professionals has been involved in assisting homeowners both sell and buy homes that are in a distressed situation for many years, so the current state of the home market is not something we were unprepared for. To find out more about working with us, please either call us at 949-285-1207 or request information here.. All communication is held in the strictest of confidence.
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In Foreclosure: there is help:More than 55% of all homes for sale in Orange County, California as of March 2009 are in a distressed situation: most are in the process of being foreclosed on and have had a Notice Of Default (NOD) and, for those that have been in a NOD status, have also had a Notice Of Sale (Trustee Sale Notice) filed against them. |
| If you, or anyone you know, have questions about the real estate or mortgage markets, or are experiencing issues with regard to your mortgage, we can help. Call us at 949-285-1207. All information is held in the strictest of confidence. If you are in foreclosure, we suggest your first call should be to your lender to inquire as to the availability of any loan workout programs. This could involve a modification of the loan, a loan forbearance, or even a reduction in the principal amount owed. If your lender does not any of those programs in place, or you don't qualify, we suggest your second call should be to the Homeownership Preservation Foundation at l-888-995-HOPE. They are an independent nonprofit that provides HUD-approved counselors dedicated to helping homeowners. Their services are free of charge. |
| To find out more about avoiding foreclosure, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), offers some very good advice. One will also find information about The HOPE for Homeowners program that will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Call 1-800-225-5342 for more information. |
| There are many programs being introduced by the government to help those in distress. On November 30, 2009, the U.S. Treasury Department released forms and guidelines for the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA), which is part of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). For a list of servicers participating in HAMP, visit MakingHomeAffordable.gov.. |
| For Orange County homeowners, there are three more resources available. Click here for more information. |
If you would like to speak with us about your situation, please call 949-285-1207. All correspondence will be held in the strictest of confidence.
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| NEW from the Bruce Clark Team: a FREE 13-page brochure that provides much-needed resources in both the selling of ones home when in a distressed situation and what questions need to be addressed before making an offer on a home in short sale status (Four R's of Short Sales). Included is a a checklist for homeowners about what to consider before pursuing a short sale, tax ramifications of a short sale, what is entailed in purchasing a short sale and much more. (For basic information about selling a home in a short sale, click here.) To request your FREE copy, call us at 949-285-1207. |
| If you are interested in receiving Orange County REO, pre-foreclosure, bank repo, and short sale property information, either sign up for our free real estate newsletter, or request our FREE printout of bank repo, short sale, foreclosed and REO properties by calling our 24-hour hotline at 877-968-4675, and select report #107. |
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FREE Foreclosure Search:Find one of hundreds of homes for sale in Orange County that are in a distressed situation, including Irvine foreclosures and auction properties, and Newport Coast REO homes. To find any Orange County foreclosure, click here. |
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