Are you in distress and considering a Short Sale as an alternative to foreclosure? If you start the process properly, with plenty of time to spare, you drastically increase the chance of a successful sale. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping people who otherwise would end up in foreclosure, but often sellers contact me too late in the foreclosure process. This means I need to rev up my marketing, track down the lender, drop the price way below market and call everyone I know to drum up an offer at the last minute. And if you're too close to auction, your lender might pass on your request for a Short Sale. Read more »
Is Long Beach Becoming More Cyclist Friendly?
Following is an article from the LA Times. It features some great information about the work that Bikestation is doing in Long Beach. Bikestation was the non-profit I co-founded before I left to start my career in real estate. I'm really proud of everything they are doing to help cyclists and motorists create a more harmonious relationship on the roads. You can view the article on the LA Times website right here: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-outthere26-2010jan26,0,3205517.story Read more »
REO Training Video: Uploading Pictures to Dropbox
This video demonstrates how to uploaded photos to Dropbox for Shandrow Group properties. If you want to give Dropbox a try, check it out here:Â https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTMzNDM4ODA5 Read more »
Foreclosure Alternatives: Short Sales and Deeds in Lieu
If you've been denied a loan modification and can't afford to pay your mortgage, you still have a couple of options. To avoid foreclosure, consider a Short Sale or a Deed in Lieu of foreclosure. These options allow you to sell or walk away from your home without incurring liability for the loan deficiency. Read more »
Is She Winning the Lottery or Recieving Cash for Keys?
Well, it's definitely one of the biggest Cash for Keys checks I've seen. This is one of my contractors, Dan Bayless, giving a Cash for Keys check to the occupant of a foreclosed home. The bank paid her $4,000 to move out. She looks like a lottery winner, doesn't she? Read more »
2009 Year in Review and Looking Upward to 2010
Okay, I have spent the majority of the past few days putting together my final numbers for 2009. Typically, I don't start this activity until at least a week or so into January, but this year I am ahead of the curve. I am already putting the right foot forward for the New Year. This is a good sign. My neighbor, Rob Weaver, started me out today already asking, "So, did you sell 100 homes this year??" My response, "Yes, and, um, no." Pretty weak answer, really. For the record, Rob, I am going to say "No" from here on in. Let me explain . . . Read more »
