Archive for April, 2009

Greed of Short Sale Investors

April 25th, 2009
Greed of Short Sale Investors

The first question is usually not about the investors’ greed, but about how they are screwing the home buyer.  Real estate agents will defend that they have a right to get their client the best deal possible.  I like that.  That’s what they should do.  The issue then becomes what is the best deal they can get on their own, not what is the best deal an investor, who either is, or has, experienced negotiators and integral knowledge of how the » Read more: Greed of Short Sale Investors

How Can a Short Sale Help Me?

April 4th, 2009
How Can a Short Sale Help Me?

A real estate short sale occurs when a property owner sells their property for less than the mortgage amount owed to their lender(s). On the surface, this may seem like only the borrower benefits from such a transaction. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Note:  See our “Are You a Short Sale Candidate” to find out if you or » Read more: How Can a Short Sale Help Me?