Thursday, April 28, 2011

Thinking About A Strategic Default in Eastlake? FICO May Be Tracking You!



Eastlake CA – Banks must hate Strategic Defaults. A person who walks away from hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt gets on their nerves.

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It must bug them so bad that Fair Isaac, the founder of the FICO score, came out with a program that tracks strategic defaults. Here is the story according to Inman News:

"Article Title: FICO to walkaways: You're on our screen

Fair Isaac, developer of the ubiquitous FICO score, has a new warning for homeowners plotting a strategic default or walkaway: We can now spot you in advance. We've developed a black-box risk-identification tool that enables lenders and mortgage servicers to tag you months in advance -- and then pursue their own strategic measures to intervene.

The tool is so effective, according to FICO, that it can "capture nearly 67 percent of strategic defaulters" who are otherwise unremarkable and undetectable, paying their mortgages on time.

Sound a little spooky? Not for the major lenders who are working with FICO to install the new statistical risk-scoring model, aimed at some of the costliest and most perplexing defaulters in the marketplace: people who just stop paying on their loan abruptly, without ever previously being late, even though they have the income to pay.

Strategic walkaways are a multibillion-dollar headache to banks and investors. A study by researchers at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business found that during last September alone, 35 percent of mortgage defaults in the U.S. were strategic -- up sharply from 26 percent in March 2009.

With an estimated 23 percent of all residential mortgages underwater as of March of this year, according to data from consulting firm CoreLogic, spotting -- and dealing with -- walkaways has become a high priority for the biggest banks.

Walkaways are also more than a slight concern to default risk-scoring giants like Fair Isaac and Vantage Score LLC, the joint venture created by the three national credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and Trans Union.

Both companies have been stunned to find that the very consumers they deemed the least likely to go into default -- people with 800-plus FICOs and 900-plus Vantage scores -- are statistically more likely to default strategically, with no outward signs of impending payment stoppages, than the lower-scoring masses.

People with low FICO scores still default more often than high scorers, but when high scorers do default, they are far more likely to do so out of the blue. In the lowest score category (300 to 499) more than twice as many people default nonstrategically -- they begin missing payments over time, typically because of income declines -- than strategically.

These walkaways are especially vexing to score-modeling experts like Andrew Jennings, Fair Isaac's chief analytic officer and head of FICO Labs. "They open up new credit accounts" before stopping their mortgage payments, he told me in an interview last week. "They prepare."

They intentionally default on their mortgages in part "because they believe it is in their best financial interest, and because they believe the consequences will be minimal," Jennings said.

Jennings supervised Fair Isaac's work in developing a special tool that pinpoints likely strategic defaulters while they're still cocooning and haven't yet revealed their intentions to lenders.

Some of the research involved examining massive samples of credit bureau data -- 5 percent of all U.S. mortgage accounts -- during a recent one-year period, looking for telltale clues, month by month, that would separate out strategic defaulters from ordinary defaulters.

What the project turned up, said Jennings, helped formulate the model that FICO has now created for lenders and servicers.

So what's in the black box? Obviously the complex statistical model and exactly how it works is proprietary. But Jennings said it looks at a composite of separate risk factors from credit and real estate databases, and enables servicers to identify borrowers whose profiles match those of strategic defaulters most closely.

Some of the key characteristics include:

--How long have the borrowers owned the house? The shorter the time span, the higher the risk.

--Are they good to excellent managers of their household finances and credit relationships? Do they make modest and responsible use of credit cards and other revolving debt? Do they pay their accounts on time as a rule? Do they rarely, if ever, go over the limits on their cards -- or even come close?

--Have they departed from their past credit usage patterns in recent months by opening up multiple new accounts?

--Based on local property-value indexes, is it likely that they have slipped into negative equity territory? Remember: How deeply underwater is only a moderately predictive factor. Lots of owners whose properties are worth far less than their mortgage balances do not strategically default, but keep plugging away paying every month, while borrowers who fit the FICO strategic defaulter profile may be only slightly underwater but still walk away abruptly.

By the way, location is not a key factor in the equation. FICO found that 40 percent of all strategic defaulters live in "recourse" states where lenders can -- and do -- pursue defaulters for any un-recovered debts following a foreclosure.

Of course, the model cannot peer into would-be walkaways' minds and motivations. "We're not trying to explain their psyches," Jennings said, "but you see the patterns" and certain borrowers' profiles light up like flashing neon signs.

The top bracket of high-risk homeowners identified by FICO's new model are 110 times more likely to strategically default than other borrowers -- even though they otherwise appear to be solid customers, according to Fair Isaac.

Armed with these risk profiles, what are banks and servicers likely to do as they scan their portfolios? Fair Isaac recommends that they intervene early with what it calls "pre-delinquent treatments."

These include contacting high-risk borrowers to warn them about the consequences of strategic defaults: Their credit scores will tank by 150 points or more, they'll be hampered or penalized in applications for rentals, employment, car loans or leases, and they can forget about buying another home for at least several years, possibly as long as seven.

If they live in a state that allows deficiency recoveries, servicers will probably emphasize their determination to do so in the event of any default.

Will all this work? Major banks and FICO think it should help. The jury is out at the moment, but if the early detection concept is valid, who knows?

Maybe it will cause some homeowners to think twice and discourage them from taking that first, crucial step: Secretly plotting their walkaway, months in advance.” End of Article.

This has big repercussions for anyone thinking about a strategic default. Tomorrow we’ll talk about how this affects you if you and what to do to avoid problems on a strategic default.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property so you can move on with your life. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Thinking About A Strategic Default in Eastlake? FICO May Be Tracking You! is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Eastlake Short Sales: The Most Effective Way To Stop Debt Collector Harassment



Eastlake CA – Debt collectors are infamous for multiple phone calls at all hours of the day. One person told the Stop Foreclosure Institute that he would receive several phone calls the first thing Sunday Morning.

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"They would call my home phone at 8:15AM on Sunday. This was the only day that I had to sleep in and they woke me up. I had 2 other people call me before noon", he told us.

This is the biggest complaint the Stop Foreclosure Institute has heard about debt collectors. People have told us, "No matter how many times I tell them to stop calling, they still call me."

Let me give you the inside story. The reason this happens is because most people don't do anything about it. They just learn to live with the harassing calls and go on with their lives.

Here is what the debt collectors don't want you to know. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a creditor or collection agency that calls you after you request them to stop may be liable for statutory damages up to $1,000 plus any actual damages suffered, plus attorney fees.

So when someone sticks up for themselves, it costs the debt collectors money. In fact, they are so scared of being sued that they all work together to track the people that have sued to collect the $1,000.

Here is the best technique that I have heard of to stop the calls. According to one guy it works great. When a debt collector calls you stop and ask for the person's name and the company name. Then, say the following.

"Bob, I have documented that you have called me today. I also have documented your company name and the phone number you have called from. Now, let me tell you this.

Under my right in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am requesting that you stop any and all calls to me. If I get another call from this phone number, then I will be contacting my attorney to help me get the statutory damages laid out in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

In addition, I will call your manager and let them know that you could have saved the company $1,000, but chose not to. I will make sure that they understood who cost the company $1,000. So, don't call me again."

The reason this works so well is because you are holding that employee accountable. If they do call you again and have to pay you $1,000 as a result, then that manager will be angry. And it will hurt even more when you tell them that Bob could have saved them from paying it, but was incompetent.

Please try the script and let us know how it works out for you.

If you want a list of 12 common violations and instructions on how to stop the calls, then click here and scroll down to the Right. Click on How To Stop Harassing Debt Collector Calls. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sales: The Most Effective Way To Stop Debt Collector Harassment is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, April 22, 2011

Eastlake Short Sales: Is this debt collector breaking federal law?

Eastlake CA – I've seen lots people use illegal debt collection techniques to collect on unpaid bills or credit cards. For example, there are Federal Laws that regulate what a debt collector can do or say.

They aren't allowed to threaten to sue you, but then not follow thru and actually file suit. To get around this rule, they will use language that sounds legal, but isn't.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

In one situation, a debt collector in Buffalo, New York named their firm Hoffman, Weinberg & O'Brien to make it sound like they were a law firm.

They would then leave a message every couple of days on a person's phone. They would say they were with the office of Hoffman, Weinberg & O'Brien and then say they may resort to future legal action.

In addition, they would reference case number 8306042. If you didn't know any better, you would think the case number was for your actual lawsuit. Scary, right?

Most people don’t know it, but that is a violation of a Federal Law called The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

This is just one example of illegal debt collection activity that happens all the time. The reason the debt collectors are able to get away with it is because most people don’t know the law.

If you want a list of 12 common violations and instructions on how to stop the calls, then click here and scroll down to the Right. Click on How To Stop Harassing Debt Collector Calls. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sales: Is this debt collector breaking federal law? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

San Diego Short Sales: My home is in foreclosure. How soon will the bank kick me out?



Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from another realtor named Sandy. Here is her question.

“An agent in my office currently has a listing under contract. It is a short sale, the sad thing is that Large National Bank (to remain unnamed) notified the sellers that they had foreclosed a month ago.

Fact is, they had not foreclosed. The employee didn’t know what they were talking about. Valuable time and a buyer were lost during this fiasco. This deal is currently awaiting approval. There is no telling what will happen in the end.

My question is this. What can we do to track the foreclosures and see when the bank is foreclosing. Sandy."

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Here is the answer to Sandy’s Question. The best way that I have seen to track this is by checking the docket.

The docket is the record at the courthouse of everything that is happening on a foreclosure. In some states the foreclosure is a court case and you can track the case.

The bottom line is that your local courthouse will have the best information. Call them and ask for them to explain it to you.

You will need the homeowner’s name and sometimes the court case number. They will explain where the foreclosure is at and how much longer it will be before it is completed. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.

This information on Eastlake Short Sales: My home is in foreclosure. How soon will the bank kick me out? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

San Diego Short Sales: There Is A Surprise Lien On The Short Sale

Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from James. Here is his question.

“Do you have any suggestions on a surprise lien from a Water Softener company? We were able to get Bank of America to approve the short sale without paying the lien. It could take another 60 days for Bank of America to agree to pay the lien.

The buyers don’t want to wait that long. Is there anything we can do? James.”

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Here is the answer to James’s Question.

Yes, you can get rid of it. But, it will take time.

Option #1: Many states have laws that allow a homeowner to remove liens if the property is their homestead.

For example, Florida has a law that enables the seller to file to release the lien thru homestead. I don't remember the exact legal name.

The seller files something and the lien automatically goes away in 45 days. The only reason it wouldn't go away is if the lien holder contests it.

An agent I know in Florida has used it against one of the best debt collection lawyers in the state. Ask your title company for help.

Option #2: Get BOA to agree to give them some money for it. Or, find a way to get it paid on the HUD. As you can see, both of these take time.

Option #3: Pay it out of pocket.

Option #4: You luck out and the lien doesn't attach. Check with your title company to see if this is the case. Oftentimes, they don't even legally attach. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sales: There Is A Surprise Lien On The Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

San Diego Short Sales: Does Fannie Mae Pursue Deficiencies?

Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Steve. Here is his question.

“We are doing a short sale with one of the largest nationwide banks. I told them I wouldn’t do the short sale unless they specifically changed their short sale approval letter to completely release me from the deficiency.

The short sale negotiate told me that Fannie Mae would not allow them to release the deficiency. I read somewhere that Fannie Mae doesn’t pursue a homeowner after a short sale. I don’t know who to believe. What do you think? Steve.”

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Here is the answer to Steve’s Question. Steve, in my opinion, you are being lied to by the people at the bank.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do not pursue deficiencies unless the property is a short sale, or they determine that the owners are strategically defaulting. They just write off the loss and move on.

I don’t know how they determine if you are “strategically defaulting.” Unless you are one of those two, then the people at the bank are not telling you the truth.

In fact, we recently sold a Fannie Mae short sale and the short sale approval letter gave the seller a complete release.

In another situation, there is a large nationwide lender that has short sale approval letter that do not offer anyone a release.

This lender has written their approval letters so that is leaves the collection rights with the loan owner after the short sale. The way the loan owner can pursue if they decide to do so.

This lender is infamous for not changing the clause of their approval letter. We had a short sale with them. The loan was a Freddie Mac Loan.

We were able to convince them to change the approval letter because we all knew the investor wouldn’t pursue the home seller for a deficiency. So, go back and tell the lender about your newfound knowledge.

If they still won’t budge, then threaten to contact Fannie Mae direct. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sales: Does Fannie Mae Pursue Deficiencies? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, April 18, 2011

How Does the Realtor Get Paid On A San Diego Short Sale



San Diego CA – A potential home seller asked The Stop Foreclosure Institute how we get paid on a short sale transaction. So I decided to answer that question in today’s blog post.

Here is how most Realtors get paid on a short sale. They make a real estate commission from the sale of the property. When the property sells a percentage of the sales price is paid as a commission.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Man sellers mistakenly think that since there is no equity in the property, then there is no way for the agent to be paid. In this situation the seller’s lender pays the commission.

They are willing to pay a commission on a short sale because if the property is foreclosed upon, not only will the property sell for less money, but they will also have to pay a commission on the sale of the foreclosed property.

Here is an example. You owed $500,000 on your home. The home is now worth $400,000. After real estate commissions, attorney fees, property taxes, sales taxes, and other miscellaneous fees, your lender will net $370,000.

Most people would be horrified at losing $130,000. However, lenders know there is risk in their business. They grant loans knowing that a certain percentage of them go bad.

After they have realized that a loan has gone bad, all they want to do is reduce their losses as much as possible. So they will sit down and calculate the losses on their different options.

We all know the short sale will net them $370,000.

How much will a foreclosure net them? Let’s run the numbers. If the house is worth $400,000, then it will probably sell for 10% less after a 12 month foreclosure process.

So they have a sales price of $360,000. Now, they have to add in real estate commissions, attorney fees, sales taxes, and all the other costs. They could end up netting around $310,000 after the foreclosure.

Accepting the $370,000 on the short sale and paying the realtor is a good alternative. Therefore they are glad to accept it and pay us to sell the property.

Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on How Does the Realtor Get Paid On A Eastlake Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Eastlake Short Sale Question: What Do I Owe You If The Short Sales Isn't Successful?

Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received this question from Tamra. Here is Tamra's Question.

"I would like to hire you to help me short sale my house. However, I am concerned that if the short sale doesn't go thru, then I will still owe you money. My friend told me to check on that before I started.

It is true that I would owe you money if the short sale didn't go thru? Tamra."

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

Here is the answer to Tamra's question.

Tamra, No, you will not have to pay anything if the short sale doesn't go thru. We only get paid when the short sale is approved and the home sells.

Until then, there is no cost to you. In addition, all the short sales we have sold don't require the seller to pay anything.

What usually happens is that we send your lender a sample closing statement. It has all the costs itemized including our commission.

If your lender is ok with the numbers, then they approve the short sale. If not, then they tell us what needs to be changed.

It is a back and forth process until we come to an agreement. The bottom line is that a short sale will not cost you anything.

The only time you would be paying money is if your lender demands a promissory note, or you live in a state where they have the right to collect after a short sale or foreclosure.

However, even in those states in most cases we are able to negotiate a complete release on the debt. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sale Question: What Do I Owe You If The Short Sales Isn't Successful? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

San Diego Real Estate: The Wait To Buy Another Home After A Short Sale Was Recently Changed to 3 Years
Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Christina. Here is her question.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

"I just read your article Frequently Asked Questions about Short Sales. You mention that you can obtain another home loan two years after a short sale.

Who are these lenders and how can I contact them? I have been looking but so far no luck. Everyone is insisting we must wait three years. I'd appreciate any information you can provide. Christina."

We just heard back from our mortgage broker on this issue. Fannie Mae recently changed their guidelines for a loan after a short sale.

(Since most lenders and loan programs follow Fannie Mae's Guidelines, that means that almost every single lender changed their policies as well.)

When we wrote the article their guidelines had said that you had to wait two years after a short sale. Now those guidelines have been changed to 3 years.

The good news is that you can still buy a house after a short sale. Life does go on and will go back to normal. No matter how bad things may seem, they will get better.

Before you know it the 3 years will pass and you can buy another home. The housing market is still flat and will probably be flat over the next 3 years.

So you will be able to buy the next house for substantially less than what you paid for your current home. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sales: The Wait To Buy Another Home After A Short Sale Was Recently Changed to 3 Years is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
Another strategy to use when negotiating a San Diego Loan Modification


Eastlake CA – Lenders hate losing money. They hate loan modifications, principal reductions, and any other thing that causes them to lose money.

But, in today's tough economy they have no choice but to accept them. The primary reason a lender will grant a loan modification is because that usually reduces their losses.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

If they foreclosed on the house instead, then the losses would be larger. Besides most foreclosures take 18-24 months and often longer.

(That alone should convince you that their losses will be larger after a foreclosure.)

Use this to your benefit when negotiating a loan modification. Hire a real estate agent to tell you what your house is worth. Then, show your lender that value.

Now, add in all the costs that you can think they will incur if they foreclose on your home. Below are some examples costs.

Current Market Value: $300,000.

Lost Interest income at 5% over two years. $30,000.

Property Taxes over two years: $6,000.

Home Insurance costs for two years: $3,000.

Projected Net from a foreclosure: $261,000.

Because the lender can clearly see how much money they will use, it make it much easier to negotiate a reasonable loan modification.

If you want a realtor to give you the value of your home, then please send me an e-mail. I can put together a Broker's Price Opinion and tell you what I think your home's value is.

You can use that to negotiate with your lender. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Another strategy to use when negotiating a Eastlake Loan Modification is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, April 11, 2011

San Diego Real Estate


The Very Wise Words of Ludwig von Mises

Who in the world is Ludwig von Mises? He was an Austrian economist who was known for his contrarian views on how markets and people work. Mises had many insightful views on business. Here's one: “ It is not correct foresight as such that yields profits, but foresight better than that of the rest. The prize goes only to the dissenters, who do not let themselves be misled by the errors accepted by the multitude.”

Long-time readers will recognize a Misesian theme in some of our writings. For the past year, we've been counseling people to act, and not to wait until all signs point up, because when everything looks positive (or when everything looks negative), the multitude is in control.

We argue that today a “multitude” of negativity still pervades the market, making it a buyer's market. (We could have said there was a “multitude” of positivity in 2006, which made it a seller's market.) The problem is, it's difficult to stand against the multitude, even though it's often in our best interest to do so. Most people simply find it too uncomfortable to separate themselves from the crowd and look past today's problems to today's opportunities.

Fortunately, to be a successful dissenter, we only have to be mostly correct, not completely. We feel mostly correct in saying that buying real estate at today's prices and at today's rates will prove very profitable a few years from now.

Following these tips can mean the difference between failure and success on the sale or purchase of your home. Thinking about buying or selling a home?
If you think your house is worth less than what you owe on it, no problem… I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at http://www.henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791
Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by http://houseinsandiego.com/MarketAnalysis"> clicking here.
Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank

Thinking about Selling your home?

I will deliver the highest end result benefits to you, in the time you want. I have the skills, I am ethical, trustworthy and most of all….I care about my customers. http://www.houseinsandiego.com

For anything related to Real Estate in San Diego, or Real Estate in Chula Vista.

Call me, I am your local Real Estate Expert, I will make sure I provide answer to any question or concern you might have in regards to Real Estate, the market, selling your home, buying an investment home, buying your first home, upgrading to a bigger home, etc… I am sure I can help you, and will do it with passion; I have been in Real Estate for many years and truly enjoy working with people like you, and helping turn their dreams into.

Start by visiting my website at: http://www.houseinsandiego.com

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.
Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty.

San Diego Real Estate, with great experience in San Diego homes, Investors, Foreclosures, Short sales, Creative financing.
Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com
Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!
View My San Diego homes for sale at www.houseinsandiego.com
Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in San Diego California. San Diego and Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA.

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Copyright 2011 houseINsandiego Realty. All Rights Reserved.

Henry Pailles is the Broker of houseinsandiego Realty. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?
Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.
If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.
This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.
You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.
The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.
This information on this blog is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

This Blog is intended to help anybody dealing with Real Estate in San Diego, looking to buy or sell a San Diego home, a Chula Vista home, do a San Diego Short sale, buy Foreclosure or REO property, Save a home from foreclosure, Short sale in San Diego to avoid foreclosure. People that are looking for a San Diego Realtor or Chula Vista Realtor
San Diego Real Estate


MARKET RECAP

Are delinquency and foreclosure rates really falling? Based on this past week's data releases, it appears they are.

Hope Now, an alliance of mortgage servicers and home-retention counselors, reports that the number of loans classified 60 or more days delinquent fell to 2.78 million mortgages in February from 2.95 million in January. Freddie Mac reports that less than 4 percent of its single-family home loans are at least three payments behind or heading into foreclosure, which is less than half the year-ago rate.

Two more government agencies – the Office of the Comptroller of Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision – offer more proof that delinquencies and foreclosures are on the mend. They report that the percentage of mortgages classified as seriously delinquent fell in all four quarters of 2010, while seriously delinquent mortgages at the end of the year dropped to a level unseen since the second quarter of 2009.

The detractors remain unconvinced: they counter that last year's moratorium on foreclosures has skewed the numbers, and that delinquencies and foreclosures are set to rise. Even the OCC and OTS say that they expect foreclosure activity to increase in 2011 as moratoriums thaw.

That could very well be the case, but we think there is more at work here than just a thawing of moratoriums. Payroll employment and economic growth have posted strong gains over the past few months. That means more people are able and willing to service their obligations, including mortgage obligations.

Pricing could be the wild card in the delinquency-foreclosure trend. Admittedly, the news on national home prices has been weak over the past couple months. However, real estate is local. Home prices in West Virginia are up over 5 percent year-over-year, and they're up over 4 percent in New York and North Dakota . The usual suspects – Arizona , Florida , Michigan – have posted double-digit declines. That said, Arizona and Florida were two of the most overbuilt states; Michigan is one of the most economically depressed. They're not representative of most real estate markets.

Therefore, we will stick by our guns: stable and improving prices will prevail. We are encouraged by the sharp decline in the rental vacancy rate, to 6.2 percent in the first quarter of 2011, which suggests to us that excess supply is being absorbed. In fact, the vacancy rate is back to early 2008 levels, and is not far above the rate in 2006 (around 5.7 percent). As the vacancy rate falls, rents will rise and this will help support home prices.


Following these tips can mean the difference between failure and success on the sale or purchase of your home. Thinking about buying or selling a home?
If you think your house is worth less than what you owe on it, no problem… I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at http://www.henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by http://houseinsandiego.com/MarketAnalysis"> clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank

Thinking about Selling your home?

I will deliver the highest end result benefits to you, in the time you want. I have the skills, I am ethical, trustworthy and most of all….I care about my customers. http://www.houseinsandiego.com

For anything related to Real Estate in San Diego, or Real Estate in Chula Vista.

Call me, I am your local Real Estate Expert, I will make sure I provide answer to any question or concern you might have in regards to Real Estate, the market, selling your home, buying an investment home, buying your first home, upgrading to a bigger home, etc… I am sure I can help you, and will do it with passion; I have been in Real Estate for many years and truly enjoy working with people like you, and helping turn their dreams into.

Start by visiting my website at: http://www.houseinsandiego.com



Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.



Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty.

San Diego Real Estate, with great experience in San Diego homes, Investors, Foreclosures, Short sales, Creative financing.



Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com



Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!



View My San Diego homes for sale at www.houseinsandiego.com



Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in San Diego California. San Diego and Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA.

San Diego home, Chula Vista home, San Diego Real Estate, Chula Vista Real Estate, Chula Vista Short sales, San Diego Realtor, Chula Vista Realtor, Eastlake Realtor Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.







Copyright 2011 houseINsandiego Realty. All Rights Reserved.



Henry Pailles is the Broker of houseinsandiego Realty. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?



Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.



However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.



If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.



This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.



You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.



The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.



This information on this blog is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

This Blog is intended to help anybody dealing with Real Estate in San Diego, looking to buy or sell a San Diego home, a Chula Vista home, do a San Diego Short sale, buy Foreclosure or REO property, Save a home from foreclosure, Short sale in San Diego to avoid foreclosure. People that are looking for a San Diego Realtor or Chula Vista Realtor

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

San Diego Short Sales: The Lender Won't Approve The Short Sale. Now What?


Eastlake CA – If you are doing short sales, then you must learn how to escalate a file. Here's why.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

What do you do when the house isn't selling for any more money, but the bank keeps on rejecting the offers? You can give up, but then the seller loses the house to foreclosure.

Ouch! Why not escalate the file and get it approved? Here's an example of how it worked for the Stop Foreclosure Institute.

We had a house on the market for 4 months. We started the price at 200k and slowly brought it down to $169,900. We finally got an offer for $159,000.

The lender thought the house was worth $195,000. We knew that they wouldn't accept the offer because it was less than their value.

We knew this investor's guidelines and that the current offer at $159,000 didn't have a shot at getting accepted.

In order to get this file approved, we had two things to do.

1. Convince the lender to get a new, more accurate valuation.

2. Escalate the file.

To handle Part 1, we sent the short sale negotiator our own Comparable Market Analysis. We included the Pending homes for sale and the Competing homes for sale.

We explained that their valuation was inaccurate and that they need to order another one. (If your data is good, then most of the time they will order a new valuation.)

Then, we asked for their supervisor's contact info. (Remember, most short sale communications are thru e-mail.)

Two-thirds of the time they will e-mail back the supervisor's info. The other one-third of the time they will just start doing a better job on the file. Either way we have accomplished our goal.

In this case they started doing a much better job on the file. The negotiator ordered a new valuation.

If the new valuation comes back within range, then they will approve the file and we can close. On the subject house, the new valuation came back with the proper value.

We received a short sale approval and closed the sale a month later.

Now, there are a few problems you may run into trying to escalate a file. Sometimes the negotiator won't give you their supervisor's.

And they still won't order a new valuation or help you out. So, you're at a dead end. Here is how to get their supervisor's info.

Call the normal short sale 800 number at the lender. Tell the person answering that you are working on a file with X negotiator and you need to talk to that person's supervisor.

Say something like, "We've talked to the buyers. They will not raise their offer. We've had this house listed for 94 days and this is the best offer we've received. The buyers asked me to call and plead their case."

Most of the time, they will give you that person's name and e-mail address. Always ask for the fax and phone number as well. Most of the time you won't get that, but sometimes you can.

Before I escalated a file, we were was scared to do it. What if the negotiator got mad at us? This held us back.

The reality is that the negotiators don't get mad at all. If you're at a logjam with a file, and you have a good case on why they should accept the offer, then do the logical thing and escalate the file. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



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Important Notice




This information on Eastlake Short Sales: The Lender Won't Approve The Short Sale. Now What? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.



Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.

Eastlake Short Sales: The Short Sale Process from beginning to end

Eastlake CA – The short sale process can vary, but it will generally work as follows:

1) The lender is contacted to discuss the possibility of a short sale and to determine the lender's process for completing the sale.

Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

2) The seller issues a letter authorizing the release of personal information about the loan and the property to the buyer or escrow agency.

3) The lender will review a settlement statement, which will indicate the proposed selling price, remaining loan balances and itemize all expenses, including real estate commissions and other fees and expenses associated with the closing.

4) The seller will complete a "hardship letter," which will detail and explain all financial difficulties. Lenders will usually want to validate the seller's financial situation by looking at bank statements, investment accounts, along with examining paystubs and other financial records.

5) The lender will then look to the broker to provide a price opinion by examining the condition of the house and the market value of comparable properties.

6) The lender will then want to scrutinize the purchase agreement to determine if all amounts are reasonable and the real estate commission is acceptable.

To get the lenders approval, first of all write a letter to him about your hardships, backing it up with substantial proof of your financial situation. The next step would be to place the offer.

It would help your case if you get your real estate agent to convince the lender that the price of the property has not been ridiculously lowered.

The last step would be to have detailed pictures and a map of the house, showing details of any repair work if required to be done.

Once the lender approves, the deal is ready to be closed. The buyer can then make out payment to your real estate agent, lawyer or short sale expert who helped negotiate the short sale.

The remainder of the funds is then diverted to paying off your mortgage. In case you are a buyer and are interested in buying a short sale property then you might get enticed at the low prices for a property in a high priced neighborhood.

However, it is better to take caution and not jump at the opportunity. First of all it would be advisable to suggest to your real estate agent to make enquiries with the listing agent and ensure that the property is a short sale one.

Before taking the leap hire an agent who has experience in short sale. Next, it is essential that your agent find out how much the seller owes the lender, who is in the title and whether a foreclosure notice has been filed.

Although the seller might have approved your offer, no deal can be made until the lender has approved.

Have a copy of your earnest money deposit sent to the lender and additionally the lender also might want to know if you are pre-approved and have your own loan available.

Most likely the lender will directly negotiate the commission with your listing broker since he is losing money. The deal will be finalized at this point. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice


Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.


This information on Eastlake Short Sales: The Short Sale Process from beginning to end is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, April 4, 2011

San Diego Short Sales: Yes, you can get a $3,000 check for short selling your home

Eastlake CA – If you are looking to short sale your home, then I have some good news for you. Thanks to a new government program, HAFA, you can get paid to participate in a short sale.
Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid foreclosure by clicking here.

If your loan qualifies for the HAFA program, then you may be eligible for a number of financial incentives. You can get up to $3,000 to help with moving costs.

Even better is the stipulation that you will be completely released from the first mortgage debt. No deficiency and no promissory note. Now you don’t have to worry about paying all that money back.

Here are a few other advantages HAFA has over a normal short sale.

1. The lender must process the short sale within 30 days.

2. Lenders are no longer required to check your financial information and confirm that your debt to income ratio is higher than 31%.

3. The short sale can often be pre-approved when it is put on the market. This is good news because it makes your home more attractive to home buyers.

As an incentive to help lenders process HAFA short sales, your lender can get a check for up to $1,500 for helping you. Contact me to see if you qualify for a HAFA short sale.

I can help you short sale your property and never pay the bank another penny. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 619-517-6791

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Eastlake loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Henry Pailles.

Henry is a Real Estate Broker at houseinsandiego Realty. Eastlake Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: 619-517-6791. henry@houseinsandiego.com.

Are you at risk of losing your home? ...We can help!

View My homes for sale at http://www.houseinsandiego.com/.

Henry Pailles specializes in loan modification assistance and short sales in Eastlake California. Eastlake Loan Modification Help, Eastlake Short Sales. Eastlake Short Sale Realtor. Chula Vista CA Loan Modification Help, Chula Vista CA Short Sales. Chula Vista CA Short Sale Realtor. Eastlake CA Short Sales. Eastlake Realtor.



Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice


Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not associated or affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

If you stop paying your mortgage, then you could lose your home and damage your credit. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Pailles's personal views and do not reflect the views of houseinsandiego Realty.

This information on Eastlake Short Sales: Yes, you can get a $3,000 check for short selling your home is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.