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Chula Vista Short Sales CA - My assistant here at Keller Williams in Chula Vista CA recently received a question from Pat. Here is Pat's Question. "Is it legal for a short sale seller to buy the house he is short selling to reduce his mortgage loan?" asked Pat. Discover how other sellers successf...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - You can dispute negative items on your credit. In some cases, the negative item can go away in 30-60 days. This doesn't always happen, but it's nice when it does. This may seem overwhelming at first. But stick with it and you'll see that it does work. With a little pe...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - Our Keller Williams Office recently received a question from Dave. Here is Dave's Question. "I bought several investment properties at the peak of the market. The homes have dropped in value by almost 40% and I am losing money on the rent every month. I am sick of wri...

Chula Vista CA - Short Sales and foreclosures have a big impact on home values. But, how they affect them varies dramatically. Every short sale helps stabilize the housing market. The reason is because short sales sell for much more than a foreclosed property does. Most short sales have a homeown...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - We recently talked to another agent about her short sale listing. (Some of the details have been changed to hide their identity) She had been working on this short sale for 6-8 months with no success. The original buyer offered 265k for the house. Discover how other s...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Steve. Here is Steve's Question. "I divorced six years ago. We had had our home on the market for some time, but it wasn't selling. My ex needed money to buy another home. Since it wasn't selling, we ref...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - If you are looking to buy a home, then you probably want to get the best deal. January is the best time to be purchasing a home. Let me explain why. A lot of people put their homes on the market in January. In addition, there are very few people looking to buy a home ...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - Many agents and buyers are scared of short sales. Here's another suggestion to make the short sale process easier for the home seller and the buyer here in California Before I start negotiations with a lender, I will order a complete termite report. Here is why I do t...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA : How do I start a short sale in Chula Vista? This is a question many people ask when they are in trouble and don't know which way to turn. Many people have told harrowing stories about short sales all across the USA but in actual fact we are beginning to see progress w...

Chula Vista Short Sales CA - Many agents and buyers are scared of short sales. Here is something we do at Keller Williams Realty to make the short sale process easier for the home seller. Before I start negotiations with your lender, I will order a complete title search. Here is why I do that. I ...