Editorials

The Skinny on Short Sale Negotiations

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Some people don’t know this about me, but I don’t just live and breathe short sales. I’m also a world traveler. Not sure how many countries I’ve visited; I’ve lost count. My favorite places to visit are those that are not so westernized. I love to see how other cultures do things, how they live, [...]

February 29, 2012 1 comment CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Tempers Flare as the Market Gets More Challenging

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It’s the beginning of a new year, and many agents have made New Year’s Resolutions: take more listings, do more open houses, send out more direct mail, etc. Generally, it’s a time of year when business people are extremely motivated; it’s an opportunity for a new beginning. However, there also seems to be an unfortunate [...]

January 18, 2012 3 comments CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pre-Approved Short Sales and Pipe Dreams

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Rumors, just like viruses, spread like wildfire. And, of course, since I reside in San Diego County, I have my own experiences with wildfire. Like wildfire, there were waves of rumors spread throughout 2011 about the pre-approved short sale. Is there some such a thing as a pre-approved short sale–a short sale where the bank [...]

January 4, 2012 10 comments CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Getting Off of the Short Sale Soapbox

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It doesn’t matter whether an agent is from Schenectady or San Diego, whenever I take a call from an agent who has some short sale drama, the agent always seems surprised that I am actually taking his (or her) call. Why wouldn’t I? Yes, I’m a busy bee. But, that doesn’t preclude me from being [...]

November 16, 2011 1 comment CONTINUE READING THIS POST →