Tuesday, June 7, 2011

San Diego Short Sales: Why Is Everyone So Negative About The Housing Market?


Eastlake CA – The tax credit expired and everyone turned negative on the housing marketing.

One so called expert said we could see headlines about the real estate market crashing again. Another said that the housing market is going to continue it's decline for another years or two.

He referenced an article that showed that mortgage applications dropped by 9.5 percent the first week after the tax credit expired.

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I don't want to apply for the job of "Amateur Economist." Here are a few examples I found of actual economists getting their predictions wrong.

1. An economist published a book in 1987 that predicted a depression in the 1990s. That proved just a little inaccurate, no?

2. Supposedly in 1996, Alan Greenspan, stated he thought there was too much irrational exuberance in the US stock market. The stock market continued to climb for another 4 years.

However, Greenspan was bullish on the last economic expansion that went best. How wrong was he on the last housing / economic bust?

Who really knows what is going to happen in the housing market. I do know that despite all the crazy predictions, the housing market will eventually recover. It might take another 1-3 years to flush out all the foreclosures and "shadow inventory."

But, after that happens the housing market will stabilize and start a slow appreciation. It might take 8-12 years for prices to return to the previous high. Maybe even longer. But, they will turn around eventually.

What does that mean to the person in an upside down house? They have a great opportunity to short sale their home and buy at the bottom.

They can erase 8-12 years of negative equity and start building equity when they qualify to buy another home 3 years after their short sale. If you are upside down by 20% or more, a short sale makes great financial sense.

What do you think? E-mail me back if you are bearish or bullish on housing. Just put "Bull" or "Bear" in the subject line of your e-mail. I'll release the results of this informal poll tomorrow.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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

Henry Pailles, houseinsandiego Realty, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse 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.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. 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: Why Is Everyone So Negative About The Housing Market? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Common San Diego Short Sale Myth: Short Sales Are Difficult And Banks Never Approve Them

Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently talked to a homeowner whose home had been sold on the courthouse steps.

We asked if she had considered selling the home as a short sale. “I did, but I heard that short sales are difficult and not worth trying. My friend told me that the banks never approve them”, she told us.

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After we got off of the phone, we reviewed what she had lost. She lost the opportunity to protect her credit and to be able to buy a home 3 years after the short sale sold.

Now she will have greater credit damage and will have to wait 5-7 years to buy another home. Ouch! All of this could have been avoided if she had known the truth about short sales.

Yes, short sales are approved by banks. Bank CEOs and the people who invest in mortgages prefer them over a foreclosure. Why?

Because the average short sale reduces the lender’s loss by 20-40% compared to a foreclosure. They want to reduce their losses as much as possible.

The banks are just having a hard time handling the huge increase of short sales caused by the housing crisis. But, don’t kid yourself. They wouldn’t be approving any short sales unless there was a big benefit to them financially.

They have analyzed the market and see short sales as a viable way to reduce their losses as much as possible.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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 affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse 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.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. 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 Common Eastlake Short Sale Myth: Short Sales Are Difficult And Banks Never Approve Them is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

San Diego Short Sale: How To Send A Fax To Everyone In Congress

Eastlake CA – Bank of America is consistently the worst short sale lender we have dealt with. A lot of people sent me e-mails such as the following:

"You need to stop complaining. If you think having to re-open a file is bad, imagine working on a file for 8 months."

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They have the resources available to make the changes. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Citigroup all issued stock to pay off their bailout.

Paying off the bailout cost all of these banks their fourth quarter, 2009 profit. In addition, they diluted their stock by issuing more shares, which as any person knows drives the share price down.

We can get them to improve their process and response times on loan modifications and short sales. It will take a lot of pressure and lobbying. So, help us out here.

Here is the link to get all the fax numbers for congress. Frustrated about your loan mod? Aggravated with your short sale? Send everyone in congress a fax about it.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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 affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse 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.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. 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: How To Send A Fax To Everyone In Congress is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.
San Diego Short Sale: Sick Of Your Loan Mod Taking Forever? Why Not Contact Congress?


Eastlake CA – We recently send everyone in congress a fax about a certain large bank. They had done a lousy job on a short sale file. We waited 90 days for an answer on an offer.

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The buyer got impatient and walked. Fortunately we had a backup buyer. Instead of using the BPO that Freddie Mac paid for and reviewing the new offer, the negotiator closed the file.

Freddie Mac, the owner of the loan, stands to lose $75 spent on the BPO and 90 days worth of interest. We estimate Freddie's loss over the delay to be around $1,249.

Rather than just sit here and take abuse, we decided to stand up for ourselves. We found the entire list of fax numbers for congress, typed up a fax, and sent it out.

If you loan mod is taking too long, then fax everyone in congress. Most many loans are federally insured or guaranteed. Examples are loans owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac or insured by FHA, VA, and USDA.

Uncle Sam is the backstop for a huge percentage of American Home Loans. That leaves these banks and servicers open to huge liability.

If they mess up on a federally owned or insured mortgage, they are causing Uncle Sam to lose money. Send a fax and contact your congressperson and/or senators and let them know what is happening.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy.

Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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: Sick Of Your Loan Mod Taking Forever? Why Not Contact Congress? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

San Diego Short Sale: My Lender Is Charging The Buyer A Fee To Buy My House
Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Brandon. Brandon is selling his house and something very interesting happened.

Brandon’s Question: "My loan is with American Home Mortgage (AHMSI for short.) They are charging a 1% short sale processing fee to the buyer. Is that legal? The buyer is upset. They have stipulated that ONLY the buyer can pay the fee. This was never revealed until the short sale approval letter arrived. Brandon."

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Our comments on this. Yes, the buyer is upset. Buyers think they are in control in today's market. They can't see why they should pay a fee if they are buying a house in a "Buyer's Market."

Is it legal? We did a short sale with AHMSI and they said their lawyers had checked it out and confirmed that it is legal. So, it probably is.

We checked with Brandon and found out a little more information. Turns out the loan is owned by Deutsche Bank. We convinced AHMSI to waive the fee on that short sale.

We threatened to contact Deutsche Bank and let them know what was happening. Sure, it's wrong. But, do you know why AHMSI can get away with it?

It's because the people who own the mortgages don't know about the fee. When you threaten to contact the loan owner, then that changes everything.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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: My Lender Is Charging The Buyer A Fee To Buy My House is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

San Diego Short Sale: Are The Banks Lying To Uncle Sam


Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received an e-mail from another real estate agent. They were asking for our advice on a short sale.

They accused a large, national lender (one of the 4 largest in America) of lying to Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae is almost a subsidiary of the Federal Government.

Here was the e-mail they sent us. " The lender told the seller that they had to agree to a deficiency or the short sale would not be approved.

The seller said that was unacceptable. They told us they wouldn't go thru with the short sale unless the deficiency was waived. We notified the short sale negotiator and he sent us a short sale decline letter.

The decline letter says buyer walked. That was a total lie! It appears that this lender told the owner of the loan, Fannie Mae, that the buyer walked when that was not the case.

But, he told us that Fannie Mae was making them do it. I think they are showing this to Fannie Mae to cover their butts! Steve."

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Our comments on this. This is a big deal. That lender's legal obligation is to do what is best for Fannie Mae. Short sales usually reduce a lender's losses by 20%, thereby netting Fannie Mae more money.

For this lender to do this is a blatant violation of their legal obligation. Fannie Mae's policy is to not pursue short sale deficiencies. They just write off the loss and move on. We have sold many short sales where Fannie Mae waived their deficiency rights.

I think the short sale negotiator's ego is getting in the way of a deal. They are probably delegated for Fannie. This means Fannie tells them to do whatever they want on behalf of Fannie.

The person not willing to waive the deficiency is this short sale negotiator. This is pathetic and should be investigated.

There is a solution to the problem. I would recommend calling Fannie Mae directly and let them know what is going on.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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: Are The Banks Lying To Uncle Sam is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Monday, May 23, 2011

San Diego Short Sale: Can I Rent My Home If It Is In Foreclosure?


Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question about renting a home in foreclosure.

Short Sale Question: I am selling 2 of homes that are short sales. I would like to rent the homes during the foreclosure process. I will continue to pay the home owners association fees. I will not be paying the mortgage.

Is it legal to do this? Is there any liability that comes with it?
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Here was our answer to them. The Stop Foreclosure Institute is not a law firm. Therefore, we can’t answer as to whether or not it is legal. We recommend that you check with a lawyer before making a decision.

We do know that there are laws forbidding that practice in many states. For example, Florida recently passed a law that stated that you had to notify any potential renter whether or not the home was in foreclosure before renting.

From what we have heard about the law, if you lease a property in foreclosure and don't tell the tenants, then it is a criminal offense.

If it was a problem in Florida, then it was a problem in other states and they probably passed similar laws. We have seen cases in the past where a homeowner sold their home as “Owner Financing.

The home was in foreclosure and buyers filed a police report. The sheriff’s office investigated the homeowner for fraud. The people who thought they were buying the home paid the owner a large down payment.

They didn’t know the home was in foreclosure. He disappeared with their money and they were kicked out by the bank.

We don’t know what ended up happening. The bottom line is that anything fishy can have future repercussions. So check with a lawyer to make sure you won’t have any problems.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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: Can I Rent My Home If It Is In Foreclosure? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Eastlake Short Sale: Why Does A HELOC Get Zero From Foreclosure



Eastlake CA – After yesterday’s blog post, I am sure that some people were wondering why a HELOC gets zero from a foreclosure. Let me explain why.

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When a property is foreclosed upon, it is auctioned on the courthouse steps. Let me give you a scenario where a homeowner owes the following on the property.

First Mortgage is owed $200,000.

Second Mortgage is owed $40,000.

There is a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) that is owed $100,000. (The home increased in value to $400,000 and a lender agreed to grant the loan.)

So a total of $340,000 is owed on the property. Now, what if it only sells for $150,000 on the courthouse steps. Who gets that $150,000?

The first mortgage does. The second mortgage wouldn’t get a dime unless the property sold on the courthouse steps for more than $200,000. The HELOC wouldn’t get any money unless it sold for more than $240,000.

This is why a second mortgage gets so little money from a foreclosure. Historically, second mortgages were loaned for the top 20% of the property value. The lower 80% was the first mortgage.

In most cases, the attorney fees, foreclosure costs, delinquent property taxes, and other fees would bring the first mortgage’s total up to around 100% of the property value.

This is why in most cases a second mortgage rarely gets any money from a foreclosure. Of course there are other variables that can change things, but this is how it usually works.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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: Why Does A HELOC Get Zero From Foreclosure is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Eastlake Short Sale: I’m having a hard time negotiating with a HELOC




Eastlake CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question about short sales. Here is the question.

“What is your experience with Chase Heloc's? I have a HELOC that is a 2nd mortgage. Citi (the 1st) will give them 6% or approximately $3000. Chase's collection agency is saying that they want 30% ($30,000.)

They won't budge. They want this in CASH, not as a promissory note (in case the seller does a bankruptcy.) They are telling me they will just let the house foreclose because that is Chase's policy now. What do you recommend that I do?”

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Here was our answer to the question. Most third party collection agencies are very tough to negotiate with. They are completely unreasonable.

They are so trained to give ultimatums that they will not budge, no matter how much logic and common sense you bring to them. Here is what you can do.

Go around them. Contact Chase’s CEO. We have been able to contact the CEO of Chase, Jamie Dimon’s Office on other Chase files. Show them that they will receive less in a foreclosure than the $3,000 available now.

Hopefully they will tell the collection agency to approve the $3,000 deal. If that doesn’t work, then ask to speak with a supervisor at the debt collection agency.

Show the how they will actually net zero when the property is foreclosed upon. Tell them that they have to either approve the $3,000 or take zero.

Tell them that rejecting the $3,000 means their client will net zero. Then, tell them that after the property is foreclosed upon, that you will contact their client and let them know how the collection agency’s actions caused them to lose $3,000.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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: I’m having a hard time negotiating with a HELOC is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Another Common Eastlake Short Sale Myth: You Have To Be Behind On Payments Before Your Lender Will Approve A Short Sale
Eastlake CA – This is a common myth that is promoted by people that do not understand lenders or the foreclosure process. However, it's not true.

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Many homeowners have short sold their home and never missed a payment. The lenders will approve a short sale where the seller has not missed a payment when the following is in place.

1. The homeowner owes more on their home than it is worth.

2. The homeowner has a verifiable hardship that will force them to miss their payments in the near future.

In these cases, the lenders know it is better to liquidate the home as quickly as possible. A faster sale will reduce their losses on interest and property taxes.

In addition, an owner occupied home usually sells for much more than a vacant home. Sure, the lenders don't like short sales.

They hate losing money. (Don't kid yourself.) But, they know that when a loss is inevitable, then it is best to do what they can to reduce the loss as much as possible.

That is why they will approve short sales when the homeowner hasn't missed a payment yet. In fact, they will probably even negotiate loan modifications with homeowners who haven't missed a payment either.

Thinking about a loan modification?Our Eastlake loan modification kit will show you how to reduce your mortgage payment, keep your home, and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at henry@houseinsandiego.com to request a Free Copy. Or, click here to request a copy.

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.

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 Common Eastlake Short Sale Myth: You Have To Be Behind On Payments Before Your Lender Will Approve A Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.