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Bob Ramalho February 23, 2024

Understanding Short Sales: What They Are and Why You Might Want One

In the world of real estate, the term "short sale" often surfaces in conversations, but its meaning and implications might not be immediately clear to everyone. As a real estate agent, it's important to not only understand what a short sale is but also to effectively communicate its potential benefits to your clients. Let's delve into the intricacies of short sales and explore why they might be advantageous for certain buyers. What is a Short Sale? A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Housing Market, Real Estate, Short Sale

Bob Ramalho March 30, 2023

3 Critical Tips for Buying a Home in a Short Sale

You just found your perfect home, and you feel like everything is right including the price. But, what could be wrong with your ideal home? Maybe, it is being sold as a short sale, and that could present a major challenge if you want to become be the eventual homeowner. Short sales are different from other conventional real estate transactions since the property in question is usually listed at a price that is much lower than the amount of the outstanding mortgage debt. Unlike a regular sale, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Short Sale

Bob Ramalho January 22, 2020

What Is A Short Sale?

Nobody enters into a mortgage assuming they are going to fall short on their payments; however, life happens and borrowers might need a way out. In serious situations, lenders may elect to foreclose on homeowners who are unable to make their mortgage payments. Fortunately, there might be another way out. This is called a short sale. A short sale can be used to help homeowners who are struggling cater to those who are looking to buy a home. At the same time, there are risks to both parties. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Real Estate, Short Sale

Bob Ramalho August 2, 2019

How To Buy A Bargain Home As A Short Sale

A short sale is when the mortgage lender(s) agrees to sell the property for a lower amount than the loan-balance remaining. During the worst moments of the 2006 to 2008 real estate crisis, homes sold as short sales for a fraction of their value. Lenders had so many properties with loans in default that they could not manage the ones that they had in foreclosure. Foreclosure is an expensive legal process that causes a lender to lose more money on a property. This is one of the motivators that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing, Real Estate, Short Sale

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