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Went to Bank Of America Seminar Today
Posted by Lori L Gazzano on June 18, 2013 at 10:02pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hey everyone,
I went to a FREE Bank Of America short sale seminar today. It was only 3 hours and boy was it packed with great info. I learned a ton of stuff about the "waterfall" process as they call it, and how "they really think". Totally worth your time if it comes to a location near you. Tomorrow its in Elizabeth NJ,then Queens NY
Here is the link for more info:…
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Ocwen not accepting any short sale
Posted by Antoine Pirson on June 18, 2013 at 12:58pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Ocwen is not accepting any offers on a short sale condo. They are not willing to say why. They have done a BPO ( although I have no idea how as they never asked for entry), but are unwilling to share the findings of the BPO. How and what can we do to "make" them accept any of the 34 offers?
BANK OF AMERICA - FHA SHORT SALE STALLS - 13 MONTHS
Posted by Carol Pease on June 18, 2013 at 9:19am 1 Comment 0 Likes
I don't know what is going on at Bank of America, but I have two stories to that are eerily similar. Case number #1:
One short sale was started June 6, 2012. The date is right. It really has been going on a year. It took 3 cases at HUD to finally get the seller out of " loan modification " status and into "short sale." I have had the same buyer for a year. On February 19, 2013 I was…
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Michael, Patient and Understanding w/ My Short Sale
Posted by Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR, BPOR on June 11, 2013 at 4:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Rock Realty Client Testimonials
"Mike Collins was easy to talk to and very good at explaining in detail all aspects of the short sale of the property. With a lot of patience, he walked me through the process of a short sale. He was understanding of my plight and very sympathetic.
Mike was a pleasure to work with and he is a man of his word.
Thank you, Mike, and best of luck to you."
Tom D. (Oxford, WI)
Rock Realty Seller…
Fannie Mae Announces New Effort To Streamline Short Sales
Posted by Mike Linkenauger on June 7, 2013 at 12:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
In an effort to speed up the short sale process, Fannie Mae is increasing early communication with real estate agents by asking listing agents to register accepted short sale offers with the GSE.
By registering offers, Fannie Mae says there will be greater transparency in the process and it will also allow the GSE to be more proactive…
Step by Step Guide to Buying Homes with your IRA
Posted by Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR, BPOR on June 7, 2013 at 10:13am 0 Comments 0 Likes
How to Buy Investment Properties with an IRA - Step by Step (Part 4 of 4)
Using a self-directed IRA to buy real estate is a sound investment strategy for many people. The ability to buy assets that can provide strong returns is appealing to a wide range of people. Listed below are the basic steps necessary to buy a property in compliance with the IRS rules governing the use of an IRA account.…
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Lori L Gazzano posted a listing for: Great Potential! Make This Home Your Own! Port Monmouth Great Location for Commuters!
Kevin - Greenville, SC replied to Angie Freeman's discussion FHA Short Sale and Bankruptcy in the group FHA"Different Servicer(s) Different Loan Investor(s), Different Guideline(s), Different Day(s), Different Person on the Phone.....
That's the System we play within."
Sonia Shanahan replied to Angie Freeman's discussion FHA Short Sale and Bankruptcy in the group FHA"I don't understand the inconsistencies. I have a client who also filed chapter 7 and he was told that he didn't have to send in any more financials after we initially submitted them because he filed BK. But I know that I just talked to…"
Mike Linkenauger replied to Mike Linkenauger's discussion Membership in The Short Sale Specialist Network"You are confused Oanh Vo. Pay attention to where you are posting specific questions. Your question will disappear into oblivion and NEVER get answered.
Anyway, what do you mean "their personal is gone"?????
You really…"
Kevin - Greenville, SC replied to Angie Freeman's discussion FHA Short Sale and Bankruptcy in the group FHA"Ask yourself this question. How likely is it that BOA will approve the Short Sale if you don't give them what they are requesting?...."
Angie Freeman joined Ethan Gregory's group
Negotiation Station
Having closed over 100 short sale transactions I am happy to lend advice and tips on how to get your short sale approved. Is your Seller scared and not sure what to say, is the bank unresponsive or do you have a difficult task? Feel free to ask!See More
Angie Freeman added a discussion to the group FHA
FHA Short Sale and Bankruptcy
I seem to be getting some inconsistent information on BK and short sales. More specifically Chapter 7 BK. I have a seller who is refusing to send in any financial information because he was told by his attorney that he didn't have to. The bank is…See More
Terrence D. Langford replied to Terrence D. Langford's discussion Bank of America FHA Loan Short Sale in the group Bank of America Short Sales"Opps...time does fly. No this was a short sale representative. I did contact a director of BOA and explained our situation and as I thought the information given to me by that past representative was incorrect. We have resolved the problem and kept…"
OANH VO replied to Mike Linkenauger's discussion Membership in The Short Sale Specialist Network"Hi,
I listing a property short sale with Bank Of America and they change to Nation star.
The owner still live in the house but they on vacation, when they came back home the house had a new lock and their personal is gone.
What should they…"
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