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As a San Jose Short Sale Specialist I am often asked: “Why are we required to put in a good faith deposit BEFORE the bank approves the short sale? “This is often followed by: “No one else requires a deposit.” My response is typically something like this: The reasoning...
On Thursday, June 3, 2010, the California Senate approved a new foreclosure bill SB 1275. With a 21 to 12 vote, SB 1275 will be heard by the Assembly Banking Committee before it goes to the full Assembly for a vote. Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) and Senate President...
Ever wonder why San Jose short sales “don’t close”? We just closed another San Jose Short Sale! We received Short Sale Lender Approval on 5-3-2010. We closed in 19 calendar days. We could have closed sooner IF only the Listing Agent had timely performed. Because we were waiting for...
“People facing foreclosure should avoid any company or individual that requires a fee in advance, guarantees to stop a foreclosure or modify a loan, or advises the homeowner to stop paying the mortgage company.” Federal Trade Commission Always avoid offers to modify your mortgage in exchange for upfront fees....
In today’s market, 1 in 7 homeowners is having trouble paying the mortgage. More than 70% of these homeowners proceed without seeking assistance or getting the facts. Many do not even realize that foreclosure is a process, and that there is time to make informed decisions that may result...