Bank of America and GMAC are firing up their formidable foreclosure machines again today, after a brief pause. But hard-pressed homeowners like Lydia Sweetland are asking why lenders often balk at a less disruptive solution: short sales, which allow owners to sell deeply devalued homes for less than what remains ...

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Showcase Realty has recently acquired the honor of being one of the few brokerages able to list HUD Homes in the Charlotte, NC Metro and surrounding areas. The following is a quick helpful explanation of HUD Homes from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development: What is a HUD ...

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Come see us this Sunday, October 24th 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 14414 Winged Teal Rd. Charlotte, NC 28278 This beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath REO (real estate owned) home is over $25,000 below tax value! • 2 story home with open floor plan • Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops ...

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Short Sale Myths A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who must sell and owe more on their homes than they are worth. Unfortunately, a number of myths about short sales have developed, and it is important to understand the reality of this process should you find ...

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The following is a list titled “10 Tips for a Successful Short Sale” created by Bank of America. For the full list, click here. Tip #1: Obtain education and experience with Short Sales Tip #2: Set Expectations Tip #3:  Get outside liens released ASAP Tip #4: Work to sell property at fair market value ...

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Short sale transactions can be complex to negotiate with lenders. Hence, real estate trainer and educator Kathy Mehringer’s definition of short sales: “A transaction where nothing is certain but for the uncertainty.” Mehringer, director of risk management for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Southern California companies, offered tips to negotiating short ...

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