Fairfax VA – There are many misconceptions about foreclosure, deed-in-lieu and short sales. I hope this entry will help clear up some of those misconceptions. Common Foreclosure Myth #1: No matter what I do, I’m going to owe money to someone. Most of the time, the seller is able to walk away from a short […]
Fairfax VA – We recently chatted with someone who completed a Fairfax VA loan modification with HSBC. I was amazed at how easy the process was for them. They didn’t have to wait 60 days for a person to be assigned to their case. They didn’t have to spend hours filling out paperwork. The fax […]
Fairfax VA – I recently heard a shocking story about a Massachusetts couple who owned a paid off home, which Bank of America then proceeded to foreclose on. According to the St. Petersburg Times, the couple bought the home in Spring Hill, California and paid cash. They figured that would make it safe from the […]
Fairfax VA – Foreclosing on a house is a time-consuming process that can take some lenders years to complete. Why? First, there are many people who are unable to make their payments on time. Second, the court system has a lengthy backlog of cases. This gives you as the Fairfax VA home owner plenty of time […]
Fairfax VA – Most people fear that a short sale will ruin their credit. However, short sales are considerably less harmful to your credit than foreclosures. And besides, even if your credit does take a hit, your credit can always be fixed in a strategy known as the dispute process. I believe that many lenders inaccurately […]
Fairfax VA – I recently met a Realtor who sells properties in a beach town. She told me that short sales take between 9 and 12 months because the banks can make the process cumbersome. She told me about how she’d short sold a property owned by two doctors. The sellers had to take a […]
Fairfax VA – I know a man – we’ll call him Tom – who was able to wipe out $300,000 in mortgage debt. I’ve changed the name and some of the details to protect his privacy but his story might be able to help you as a fellow Fairfax VA homeowner. Tom owed a lot of money […]
Fairfax VA – The majority of Fairfax short sales result in your owing nothing at the end. Yet some stubborn lenders will refuse to release you. Instead, they’ll follow their company’s strict policies to the letter. If you find yourself in this kind of situation, here’s what you can do: Short sell your property and […]
Fairfax VA – It seems unusual that a loan provider would approve a Fairfax short sale when a homeowner is up-to-date on their payment. There is a logical reason that they allow it. Let me explain. Let’s glimpse at a person who owes more than their home is worth and relocates for a job transfer. […]
Fairfax VA – A lot of individuals think that in order to be qualified for a Fairfax short sale you must cease paying your lender. That is not correct. A lot of creditors will approve a short sale, even if you are current on your payments. They will contemplate a short sale based on another hardship, […]
