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Me & my partner have feel in love with a repo house but it's going through with someone else (not yet exchanged contracts though). We have put in a higher bid of 10k, but estate agent won't pass this on to company saying we need to sell our's first. I know the sale needs to go through within 28day's but may be possible with a quick buyer for ours or to possibly rent ours out. We can sort the mortgage no problem. Surely the agent should show the company this higher offer before the lower offer is accepted? Then let them make the decision for the extra 10k? Can we do anything to help with this as we really want the house! Help please………

One of the best ways to get a fantastic deal on distressed real estate is to pursue a purchase strategy known as a ‘Short-Sale’.  Not as widely known or tried as standard ‘Foreclosure’ or ‘REO’ purchases, attempting this transaction type can require more work, yet the payoff can be well worth the trouble.  In this article I will describe what a Short-Sale is, outline how it differs from other distressed properties and discuss how best to take advantage of these opportunities.

What is a Short-Sale Property?

A Short-Sale is a purchase transaction in which a buyer is able to purchase a property for less than the outstanding mortgage on the property.  In these cases the property’s value is often not enough to satisfy the amount still remaining owed to the bank or lender otherwise the owners would typically simply sell the property, pay off the mortgage and keep the difference.  A Short-Sale transaction is one where a 3rd party purchaser is able to negotiate with the lender sale terms that prevent foreclosure on the original owner and note holder, but that are less than the amount still owed on the mortgage.

How is a Short Sale different from Foreclosures and REO’s.

Short-Sale purchases differ from Foreclosure and REO purchases for two primary reasons.  First of all the purchase occurs before the property actually is foreclosed upon and typically occurs during the pre-foreclosure process.  Secondly, a Short-Sale implies that amount paid for the property is ‘short’ the full amount due on the property. 

Elements of a Short-Sale Transaction

There is a specific set of elements that take place during a Short-Sale purchase starting with the Short-Sale buyer identifying an appropriate property, conducting appropriate research and approaching the current owner of the property to discuss the idea of the 3rd party approaching the lender. 

A Short-Sale buyer must always have the permission of the current owner.  This is because legally if the current owner does not agree to help you do a Short-Sale they can stay in the property and only be forced to leave after the foreclosure already occurs at which time the property will be put up for auction.  The idea is for the Short-Sale party to convince the property owner that is behind in his payments that it is to his benefit to avoid foreclosure and help them do a deal directly with the lender, hence saving their credit and the additional headache of having a foreclosure on their record.

Once a Short-Sale party has the permission of the homeowner in writing, they may then approach the loss mitigation division of the lender on the property.  This is the first chance to develop a friendly relationship with the lender and to inquire what kind of terms the lender might be looking for in order to agree to a Short-Sale transaction on the property.

The next step would be to take into consideration what you’ve learned from the lender and then go about crafting a ‘hardship letter’.  This letter outlines the actual financial details of why the current owner can’t continue to make payments on the property and gives a compelling case convincing the lender that if that a foreclosure or bankruptcy is absolutely inevitable.  Only if this case is made will the lender likely consider the option of a Short-Sale so this is a crucial step.

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Buying a foreclosure is a bargain, right? If you have been looking for a house for a while, you may have thought of this as an option to get more for your money. With Canadian mortgage rates at all time lows, many people are turning away from a Toronto refinance in exchange for selling their existing home and then buying a new one at the new, lower interest rate. With the abundance of foreclosures on the market, many buyers are considering looking at these properties in an attempt to get a bargain. Foreclosures can be bargain-priced, but what many buyers do not know is that they may end up paying more than the property is worth because it has more than one loan on it.

The Distressed Homeowner

Foreclosures come from distressed homeowners. Something, whether it be unexpected medical expenses or the loss of a job, made it impossible for the homeowner to continue paying his bills. As a result, the loan goes into default and the home is foreclosed on.

However, most homeowners will only stop paying their mortgage as a last resort. They usually try to find some other way to deal with their financial crisis. Sometimes, if they view their problems as temporary, they will choose to take out a second mortgage to pay some impending bill. It is not uncommon for a foreclosed property to have two or three mortgages or liens on in, and this can create a problem for buyers.

How Mortgages Are Paid in Foreclosure

Each province has its own laws about how sales of foreclosed properties will occur, but once the money is received from the new buyer, the liens against the property are paid in a similar fashion. First, any back taxes will be paid. Then, the primary mortgage will be paid. If there are any other mortgages, they will be paid third. There is often not enough money from the sale of the property to pay all debts, so some creditors are left with nothing.

What Happens to the Unpaid Debts?

The unpaid debts do not follow the property. Rather, they follow the buyer. However, on these properties, it is important to do a title search to make sure there are not any liens that are not properly cared for after the sale of the home. The buyer is responsible for paying the leftover loans, and the lenders cannot hold the property as security for the loan after the foreclosure sale.

How Multiple Mortgages Affects Foreclosure Buyers

Foreclosing on the first mortgage cancels the other mortgages as far as the new homeowner’s responsibility. However, the price of the property could be inflated to accommodate for the other mortgages, especially if they are with the same bank. If the home goes to auction, the starting price may be inflated, depending on the foreclosure laws in the province. If the property is bought before auction with a traditional purchase, the asking price may be inflated. This can make the property less of a bargain than the buyer might assume.

How can you combat this if you are trying to take advantage of the low Canada mortgage rates and numerous foreclosures on the market? First, do a title search on any property you are considering, and always purchase title insurance when buying a foreclosure. Then, be sure to have an appraisal done on the property to determine whether or not the asking price is, in fact, a bargain. If it is, do not be afraid of the second mortgages, as they will not be your responsibility. Take advantage of the low Toronto mortgage rates, get your Canada mortgage pre-approval, and put your bid in for your new home.

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I got some bolt cutters a few weeks back from a tool merchant's sale. Reduced from £55 to £20.

Looked like a handy tool to have for emergencies, and so I put them in garage. Tonight I had a problem with a house door where the lock mechanism jammed (washer broke)… and as last resort I wanted to use the bolt-cutters to take off the handle. Had to use sledehammer instead.

As per my last question: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aku__4mzyWdEyPBTvjRbBzcgBgx.?qid=20070502110440AAc4VfU

Problem is I don't know how to use the bolt cutters. They don't open when I widen the levering arms. I thought it was a safety plate but now I'm not so sure cause I've just done a quick search of bolt cutter images and most of them have this plate mechanism.
http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=bolt+cutters&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2

These are my bolt cutters.. please how do I get them to work?
Thanks.(not really going robbing)
http://www.geocities.com/billythekid55uk/boltcutters

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Windows are very important in a house or a building. Most of the old Philippine homes have big windows that let more than enough air and light into the room. Nowadays, you’d notice many different types of windows being used in homes in Philippines. The windows of a house should be dictated by the typical weather conditions in the area. A window could also significantly change the look of a house so the type of window should also depend on the look that you are trying to achieve. Below are the different types of windows (based on operating styles) commonly used in Philippine real estate properties.

• Slider. The sashes of these windows slide horizontally in a double-sliding window. There many different sub-types of slider windows like the single-sliding window and vertical slider or single hung window.
• Casement. These windows are hinged at the sides and project outward. They provide significantly better ventilation than sliding windows.
• Awning. These windows are hinged at the top and open outward. They also provide significantly better ventilation than sliding windows.
• Hopper. These windows are hinged at the bottom and open inward. They also provide significantly better ventilation than sliding windows.
• Single and Double Hung. With double hung windows, both sashes slide vertically whereas with single hung windows, only the bottom sash slides upward. They also provide significantly better ventilation than sliding windows.
• Tilt and Turn. These windows use special hinges that allow the sashes to tilt to the inside and turn to the inside. They close like a fridge door and they are the most energy efficient among the different window types.
• Jalousie. This window comprises of many slats of glass that open and closes like a Venetian blind using a crank.
• Skylight. This is a flat, sloped, or bubble window built into a roof structure for daylighting.
• Bay. This multi-panel window with three sections set at different angles to create an expanded area for shelving/sitting while allowing more light into the room. It can be rectangular, polygonal, or arc shaped (also known as a bow window).
• Bow. An arc shaped bay window.Visit the website http://www.atayala.com.

Deirdre Gonzales is a business entrepreneur from Cebu City Philippines. She’s now based in Florida and writes in her spare time for various websites including Atayala.com

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she said no too me, it was meant to be a private sale and she is my mothers next door neighbour. My point is house value is 225k and shes asking for 225k surely 220k isnt a bad offer.. i thought that was quite reasonable actually
Than i said 222k and she hasnt texted me back. She keeps saying that if i dont buy it she`ll sell it to developers as it is a terraced house. The mortgage thing was stressful enough to make matters worse this has become stressful aswell.

advice me please, i can`t call her now as shes driving, the house we are meant to be buying her mother lived in it and she died so her daughter is selling it. Funeral is tomorrow so cant speak to her than, what shall i do?

by the way how quick are property devolopers able to buy it?
as i know if i bought it it would take 2-3 weeks as mortgage is accepted.

thank u x

My first rehab project was definitely a learning experience, and that’s how I justify the $6000 I lost on the deal — it was the price of education. It also got me moving. The mere act of taking action is worth something. I’d learned enough in real estate investment seminars to look for a bank-owned property (REO = real estate owned). My agent recommended a townhouse in a well-kept complex. She said it was bigger than others in the neighborhood because it had a finished basement, and that the smoke damage upstairs kept it from getting sold. Once it got painted and recarpeted, it should sell at the top of the market

I didn’t know how much to offer (number one in how not to buy an empty house), and I accepted her recommendation. As I know now, my offer was too high.

The rehab went well. I had a home inspection done before I bought the townhouse, I found good contractors, and the three-level townhouse was beautiful when finished. Then came item number two in how not to buy an empty house. I hadn’t investigated the neighborhood and didn’t know that 80% of a value of a house is its neighborhood. Number three was that I didn’t plan any marketing until it was ready to sell.

But the market had dropped while I was rehabbing this townhouse, and many of its neighbors went into foreclosure. “For Rent” signs sprouted. Although I received contract offers, they weren’t high enough for me to make a profit. When I finally accepted an offer, the FHA appraisal came in too low and the deal fell through.

That’s when I became a motivated seller. I didn’t want to turn this beautiful townhouse into rental property, and it sat empty for seven months before I accepted a contract. By then, I was really motivated and just wanted to get rid of it so I could move on with my real estate investment career. I was frozen and didn’t want to invest in anything else until this one was settled. To get this deal to go through, I had to pay the buyer’s closing costs and part of the downpayment.

So how to avoid my errors? Learn the MAO (maximum allowable offer) formula and use it to price your offers. Know ahead of time what you can expect to get when you sell. Pay attention to what is happening in the neighborhood.

I don’t regret the experience, and I am now educated enough to not repeat it. I have continued my education and learned how to avoid such errors. Because I didn’t know at the time what later seminars would teach me, I had to go forward with what I knew. If I had waited for more education before making my first deal, I might have never gotten started. So I did that part correctly. My investments since then have been profitable.

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buymyemptyhouse.com is a group of real estate investors in Prince George’s County, Maryland, established to stop the bleeding caused by owning an empty house and to turn these empty houses into homes once again.

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