Should you submit a low ball offer on a short sale? Every market is different, so I am giving examples of what we are exeperiencing here in the Tampa Real Estate Market, where about 40% of our homes for sale are either a short sale or foreclosure. Before you decide to buy a short sale, keep [...]
This is one of the BEST examples of how a short sale works that I’ve read in a long time. If you haven’t read up on exactly how the process works this is a great place to start for both buyers, and anyone considering hiring a listing agent to sell their home. All Realtor’s [...]
Short Sales Tips for Sellers in the Tampa Real Estate Market If you’re thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net [...]
Radio show features consumer scams and foreclosure prevention This month’s show features the latest consumer scams and foreclosure prevention tips. Guests are Deborah Berry, Operations Manager Pinellas County Consumer Protection and Bill Sanchez, Vice President of the Homebuyers Club from Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation. The program, sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority, airs the [...]
Top Real Estate Nightmares My article for HGTV’s frontdoor.com, Top Ten Real Estate Nightmares, came in at #7 on the top ten list!! Thanks to my buyers who helped contribute to this article. Learn how you can avoid these hair-raising real estate horrors By Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 9/24/2009 Buying a short sale? [...]