What’s a CPDE? Let’s talk about this for a minute… I think that the general public probably gets confused with “realtor-eese” because we clearly do speak a different language. I’ll attempt to enlighten you on this set of initials (also known as ‘bragging rights’), especially since they directly apply to short sale and/or foreclosure knowledge and hopefully experience.
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Sacramento Real Estate; Short Sales vs. Loan Modification
Information a homeowner needs in order to determine short sale or loan modification
As a professional in the Sacramento Real Estate industry, I’m frequently asked; is it better to do a loan modification or a short sale? The answer is complex and varies according to each situation;
- Do you have verifiable hardship? Examples would be divorce, disability, death, job loss, medical issues, living check to check with no reserves. The key here is “verifiable” so keep that in mind because whether or not you choose loan modification or short sale doesn’t matter as all banks, large and small, will verify your hardship as well as your financial documentation supporting your hardship. Continue reading
Welcome To the Shelly Long Team Real Estate Blog
Real Information For People Buying & Selling Homes In This Distressed Housing Market
If you are planning a real estate transaction in the next five years, tune in now!
Welcome to my new blog regarding real estate issues, trends and information that affect Sacramento area real estate. As we enter 2012, people are wondering what, if any changes will happen to the real estate market in Sacramento. The most current data shows some trends that suggest the bumpy road we are on is slightly less bumpy. Continue reading