I always check out the List Agent before I take a buyer to a Short Sale Listing.  Why?  Because an inexperienced List Agent can KILL the deal!

Submitted an offer under pressure from my Buyer.  I knew the Agent had never done a Short Sale, but I spoke with him and he seemed amenable to trying to work with me to get an offer to the Lender, Chase.

Chase is one of…

Got a very swift approval on this single note, B of A short sale.  The Buyer then walked..aaarrrghhh!

So..looking for a Buyer to substitute right on in for a close "on or before 9/14/12" 

42785 Caballeros Dr., Bermuda Dunes, CA.  MLS #31454135  $240,000

Great house with a recently remodeled kitchen to the tune of approx. $35,000 per Seller. …

PGA West, the 6 course golf community in La Quinta, California is where my latest approval came through.  This gorgeous single family residence with our most desireable orientation (South for most sun!), had two notes against it.  The owner had tried to sell it for almost 3 years..always chasing the market and not succeeding.

81-375 National Dr.  Listed on 5/27 and…

So I got a call to go meet some potential clients to list their home short.  Set the time, got my Short Sale info together along with the development info and off I went.

Lovely, older couple that were so scared and confused and very sad about losing their home.  He's 80, she's not much younger and they did NOT want to give it up yet.

So..I did my job as …

Beautifully maintained 3bd/2ba Condo in Indian Palms Country Club; Just Listed.  $138,000.  This home is on an end parcel so common areas surround it, making it very private and quiet.  Plus..the Eastern porch is right on the Fairway!  3bd/2ba, built in 1981, with vaulted ceilings and a remodeled kitchen..even includes a single enclosed garage + a covered carport..what a…

Two spectacular short sales coming up next week here in the Palm Springs Valley, California..

1.  Indian Palms CC, Indio, CA.:  This 3bd/3ba Condo is located on the Fairway and in great condition.  Appliances included other than washer/dryer.  Granite eat counter was added off the kitchen and there is a lovely, gated porch on the Fairway side of the…

Specifically...Lender names when talking about experiences with them with regards to Short Sales??? 

I have mixed feelings here.  Yes, I have posted blogs about my own experiences with particular Lenders.  They DO get responses..both from other Short Sale Agents which I find most helpful and even in some cases, the Lenders themselves.  I have had several stalled Short…

Just one more home loan adjusted, wiped off the books and a new buyer in place here in La Quinta.  This 3 bdrm/2ba courtyard POOL home was built in 1993 and approximately 1550 sf.  Currently has a tenant in place that has signed a lease with the new Buyers. 

Avenida Alvarado in the La Quinta Cove.

Original note value of $386,000.  Purchased in 2007.  Chase was…

This charming 3bd/2 bath home is located in the La Quinta Cove.  52255 Avenida Obregon  $148,000.  Well maintained and smartly designed inside with a large kitchen, family room and nice seperation of master bedroom and guest bedrooms.  The front yard features an enclosed, gated courtyard that is lushly landscaped.  Both sideyards are gated and the backyard is a green oasis from the desert heat. 

There is only one note with Chase on this home and the home has been a primary residence. …

Bank of America has a couple of new and updated news releases they just sent out..

1.  Bank of America Second Lien Release Guidelines: New and enhanced guidelines for Agents handling prperties with second liens on them.

• The Short Sale must be initiated on or after June 1, 2012.
• The Second must be attached to the First lien…

Another La Quinta Short Sale listed, negotiated and CLOSED!  Cute as a button 3bd/2ba single family in the La Quinta Cove.  Seller paid $318,000 in 2006, then added granite counter tops, 18 by 18 ceramic tiles floors with hardwood floors in the bedrooms and even a custom fireplace mantle!  One note with Carrington Mortgage and SOLD for…

Have a great property listed short with one loan with B of A..primary residence, Seller not trying for HAFA..slam dunk!  But..the darned BPO came in $130,000 over market!  It hasn't happened to me often with B of A short sales, usually that's reserved for Chase who I suspect may specifically try to hire Agents that submit high BPO's ??? 

Buyer #1:  Submitted $850,000. …

2011 has turned out to be a good year for my HAFA short sales. They seemed to move along quicker, so maybe that idea of "stream lining the HAFA process" has actually hit the Lenders.

This was a gorgeous little condo in Indian Creek Villas, in Palm Desert, California. Great location off of Hwy 74, which crosses the mountain from our desert floor over to San Diego. A short distance above our premier shopping area, El Paseo, (the deserts' Rodeo drive), and Hwy 111 is 5 minutes away. Hwy…

La Quinta, California Short Sale CLOSED!  Listing to Recording in less than four months..and that was after first position Buyer walked!

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ANOTHER SHORT SALE CLOSED; Indio, California   This one took some fancy footwork, but got it listed and closed in less than 90 days..whew!

Sellers came to me two weeks before Sale Date end of August.  There was a tenant in the house, and they would not allow entry to Buyers..so "contingent upon Inspections" was in…

Today's Desert Sun newspaper reports again that our resort valley is continuing to see home Sales numbers increase over last year.  We have amazing winter weather, tons of things to do, and the most gorgeous views.  Plus..only 2 hours from Big Bear to ski, about the same to the beaches, and about another 1/2 hours to Los Angeles!  What could be better???Palm Springs Valley home sales rise again!

HAMP CHANGES ARE COMING...but will they help???  It's hard to say, but probably not much!  If you have a Fannie or Freddie backed loan, are current on your payments for the past 6 months, you might apply again.  The % your property may be underwater is being relaxed, the time line extended to 2013..so if you're one of these borrowers, why not give it a…

Another HAFA Short Sale approved!  Indian Creek Villas, South Palm Desert.  This was a Bank of America, only one loan.  Hardship was death in the family and the emotional toll it took on the homeowner.  Listed and approved in approximately 60 days..we have 45 days..until 12/1 to close it.  Cute Condo that sold at the peak for over $200,000...approved at $58,500.  Hard to believe!  The owners will be primary residents so lucky for…

I understand why a Short Sale Tenant would be mad about the Sale of the home they are leasing is going down.  But..these tenants were advised the entire way through-by phone and certified letters.  I've met them in person to advise as to COE..have even offered to help find them another Rental. 

They are two months behind in rent and this Short Sale is to record on…

Interesting that they were last minute listings here in the Palm Springs, CA area.  One in North La Quinta and the other in West Indio..both had Sale Dates set of approx. 21 days out.  Both Sellers had been denied Loan Mods and were at wits end and OVER the banks!

Chase has always been tough for me,…