Redding CA – Federal Short Sale Guidelines – HAFA – Extention of HAMP

Federal Short Sale Guidelines – HAFA – Extention of HAMP – April 5, 2010–National Association of Realtor’s Jeff Lischer, Managing Director for Regulatory Policy

Mr. Lischer provides for us the new Obama Treasury Departments HAFA Short Sale Program. NAR has put forth a hugh effort to help agents and homeowners stream line the Short Sale process. The National Association of Realtors is our voice in D.C. NAR has kept Realtor’s in the game. NAR has been working hard with the Federal Goverment and the Major Lenders to come up with standard procedures for Short Sales.

HAMP – Home Affordable Modification Program,

and HAFA – Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative

The Overview

  • Mortgage loan is a first lien mortgage originated on or before January 1, 2009
  • Mortgage is delinquent or default is reasonably foreseeable
  • The current unpaid principal balance is equal to or less than $729,750
  • The Borrower’s total monthly mortgage payment exceeds 31% of the borrower’s gross income

Incentives

  • Seller to receive $1,500 for relocation (latest news is that may increase to $3000)
  • Servicer to receive $1000 for approval of the short sale.
  • Servicer will also receive up to $2,000 for allowing $6,000 to the second lien with a 6% cap. No payments allowed by Borrower or Agent. 2nd cannot go after Borrower for judgment deficiency.

Participating Banks

  • Program is voluntary
  • Over 100 banks are participating with HAMP and expected to participate in HAFA
  • Bank of America
  • Wells Fargo
  • CitiMortgage
  • Chase

Standardized Forms are Required (More Complicated)

  • Servicer fills out the Short Sale Agreement
  • Sends the Short Sale Agreement to the Borrower
  • Borrower and Real Estate Agent Review
  • If Borrower and Real Estate Agent find the Short Sale Agreement Acceptable, they sign it.
  • Listing Broker not party to the Short Sale Agreement, but acknowledged as listing Broker.
  • Listing Broker acknowledged review of the Short Sale Agreement and agrees to the Short Sale Agreement Controls.
  • Listing Broker further understands that all offers will be presented with a RASS form.

Commissions

  • Currently the amount of commission is to be filled in by the Servicer.
  • NAR expects this to be changed and the 6% commission protected.

Marketing

  • Marketing Period to be 120 days.
  • If not sold within that period, Borrower and Agent to provide supporting marketing and analysis to extend.
  • Listing can be extended for up to 1 year.

Offers

  • Offers must be submitted with a RASS form.
  • Buyer’s proof of ability to perform must accompany the RASS form and offer.
  • Servicer has 10 days to approve or disapprove. NAR’s position on this is that the Servicers may not be able to comply with this guideline.
  • If the Servicer does disapprove the Short Sale offer, they must tell you why.
  • Closing to be a 45 day escrow.

There is an alternative to this process and it is called an Alternative RASS (more like the traditional SS process we currently do). You present the offer to the Servicer with a RASS form. You will not, however know what the bank is willing to accept.

Federal Short Sale Guidelines – HAFA – Extension of HAMP – April 5, 2010–The NAR video is below for you to watch. I tried to take good notes…but you should watch it for your own knowledge-base. My interpretation on these guidelines is that we will still need to used the same skill set we currently use to help the Servicer understand market value and the local landscape as to we move properties quickly.

I am Jeanean Gendron, your Redding and Shasta County Specialist. I specialize in helping Sellers facing hardship and foreclosure. I have 100% approval rating on my short sales and received approval on all my short sales to date.

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Redding Real Estate – Buying an REO or Foreclosure Property!

Redding Real Estate – Buying an REO (Real Estate Owned) or Foreclosure Property can be an opportunity or a bad experience. If you are considering the purchase of an REO you should be aware of several aspects of how they work. The bank usually list the property with an agent that specializes in listing REOs. They are given the specifications of the listing conditions and are usually dictated to by the bank.

No one thing can be generalized about and this as all other things is not always the case. Some agents build a good relationship with the bank and can manage to operate within a range of allowance and judgement in helping the bank get the property sold.  Some agent are, however not that fortunate and are bound by the conditions the bank dictates. Most buyers believe that there will be room in the price.

If the listing agent has priced it correctly, there will not be much room for negotiation. If you are an all cash buyer, then that changes somewhat however not a given. The buyer will not receive any disclosures regarding the condition of the property and the bank normally will not pay for any repairs and that includes Section 1.

Once your offer is submitted, you are normally given a counter offer that takes away most of your rights in the State of California Residential Purchase Agreement. The Banks have lost money on the loan and now it becomes a business of getting the best price with the least conditions. The California Residential Purchase Agreement is a very good document that has evolved over many years to fairly protect the buyer and the seller in a transaction to sell real estate.

Because the banks have at their disposal the legal means to construct these counter offers, they often times take away many of the built in safeguards for the Buyer. Another thing to be careful about is whether the bank will allow you to use a local title company so that you can accurately predict what your closing costs will be. They will sometimes identify a specific title company out of the area and if they do….be adamant about what your closing costs will be. The costs can be different by several thousand dollars.

Redding Real Estate – Buying an REO (Real Estate Owned) or Foreclosure Property–Use a good Realtor and have them help you determine if the REO is going to be a good buy. Often times foreclosure properties when handles properly are the best buys in the market. Sometimes however, depending on the Listing Agent, the Bank and after all the repairs have been made, you may have been better off looking for a regular resale home. Good bargains are out there in this category, as well.

SEND FOR A FORECLOSURE LIST  TODAY. CALL AND WE’LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT OUR AREA.

Visit these links to learn more about Redding and Shasta County. City of Redding offers you information on our city current development, crime statistics and news. Redding Visitors & Convention Center provides you with the local events for music and entertainment, places to go, attractions, and where to stay. Information on our schools can be found wilth the Shasta County Office of Education. Shasta County Economic Development Department provides the demographics on trade, retail, population and employment statistics.

Jeanean Gendron

DRE #01299346

Your Redding and Shasta County Distressed Property Specialist

800 916-3796 – I answer my phone.

REO@JeaneanGendron.com

I specialize in Short Sales, REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are facing hardship and require information about the Short Sale Process and how it works, I can help. I have taken special training. I have completed over 35 Short Sales with a 100% approval rating.

I also specialize in REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are looking to buy an REO or Foreclosure property, I can guide you through the process.

I hold the following designations:

Home Retention Consultant, Titanium Solutions

Resnet AMP Member

Equator – Short Sale and REO Certified

NAR’s SFR Designation (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource)

Harris University – Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – Luxury Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – REO Specialist Designation

Group of Desgnations1 Redding Real Estate   Buying an REO or Foreclosure Property!

Call me today. I can help.

Visit my other website to learn about other market opportunities in the Redding and Shasta County area.

We love it here and you will too.

Short Sales and Foreclosures www.ShortSaleandForeclosureTeam.com

Redding Real Estate www.ReddingRealEstateRamblings.com

Redding Properties www.ReddingPropertiesandLand.com

Shasta Listings www.ShastaListings.com

The Shasta Lifestyle www.TheShastaLifestyle.com

N. California Properties www.Trillium-inc.com

First Time Home Buyers www.OwningYourFirstHome.com

Luxury Homes Market www.ReddingElegantHomes.com

Golf Course Luxury Homes www.TheReddingGolfLifestyle.com

California Properties www.CaliforniaPropertiesandLand.com

Western Properties www.WesternPropertiesandLand.com

New Homes www.NewHomesShastaCounty.com

Jeanean’s Main Real Estate Resource www.JRGendron.com

Redding Real Estate – Foreclosure and REO Listings – The Gendron REO Connection--If you are interested in foreclosure properties, we can help. Call today for your free list of current Active Foreclosure Listings.

Jeanean Gendron

800 916-3796

I answer my phone.

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Redding CA Foreclosure News – Buyers Looking for Great Deals!

house for saleRedding CA Foreclosure News ~ Buyers Looking for a Great Deal!

Buyers Looking for Great Deals–Foreclosure and Short Sale Listings–Prices have come down and interest rates are attractive. We have down payment assistance programs that may help to get you in a home if you qualify. We have lower prices and good financing available through FHA, CalVet and VA loans.

Very attractive interest rates make this a good opportunity for you to purchase your first home. We specialize in helping first-time home buyers find their perfect home. Call today and let’s get started working on finding you that “perfect” property. You really cannot afford to let this opportunity pass you by. The real estate market is more affordable and interest rates are at very attractive lows.

Buyers Looking for a Great Deal–Foreclosure and Short Sale Listings–Buyers that understand a declining real estate market will know that the a home which is in excellent condition, in a good location and priced correctly (just under market value) will not be purchased for a low ball price. These homes are not short sales nor foreclosures and the market value remains stable within the current market . After spending time with your Realtor looking at homes you will begin to have a feel for market value and when the attractive combination of a “good buy” comes together (Price, Condition and Location). Your investment in researching the internet and your local market will help you be knowledgeable about making this very important decision. Once you have identified the area you want to purchase in, become knowledge about this specific neighborhood and the market value of the homes within the specific area.

Short Sale Opportunities–A short sale is a property that is what we call “upside down” in the market. The owner owes more money on the property than the property is worth in the current market. The short sale property will be on the market for less than market value.  This provides opportunity for Buyers in this current market. It is important to understand some important aspects of short sales for your success. A short sale is all about the numbers to the lender. They are most concerned with the bottom line amount of money that they will save or loose on the property. The formula on a short sale is typically 10% below market value. The listing agent on a short sale is looking for the Buyer to come in close to listing price. The lender will not approve the sale unless the offer is within a reasonable range of 10%. The Buyer will also be expected to purchase the property in an “AS IS” condition. They Buyer will also have higher closing costs and be required to purchase the Home Warranty. The sale is subject to the lenders approval. There is opportunity with short sales if listed properly. Working with an experienced Realtor will help you determine the investment opportunity and the market value of the opportunity.

Foreclosure Opportunities–REOs are Real Estate Owned property that have been foreclosed upon. The bank now owns the property. Typically, they will not negotiate or accept offers that are of a “low ball” nature. They will not provide disclosures and the property is generally sold in an “AS IS” condition. Foreclosures vary in terms of what opportunities they present. Working with a knowledgeable Realtor or Real Estate Agent can help you determine the market value for this specific home in it’s current condition. This will help you determine your opportunity. Your own investment in understanding the market will benefit you greatly in correctly investing in REOs. The stronger an offer the more likely the bank will negotiate. An all cash offer, will tend to move the bank on price.

Buyers Looking for a Great Deal–Foreclosure and Short Sale Listings–To help our Buyers we list foreclosures and short sales on our websites for your convenience. You can look through the current list of foreclosures and short sales and we can discuss other “good buys” that are on the market and afford opportunity. Call today and we can talk about Redding CA Real Estate and the Great Deals that are available.

WE CAN HELP! We provide you our main real estate website for all your Redding Real Estate needs. We also provide a Luxury Market website for those clients looking for Redding Luxury Homes of extraordinary elegance. We also offer the entire Shasta County MLS by Price for you view convenience and we offer for those investors and first time home buyers a website dedicated to short sale and foreclosure listings and information.

SEND FOR A FORECLOSURE LIST  TODAY. CALL AND WE’LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT OUR AREA.

Visit these links to learn more about Redding and Shasta County. City of Redding offers you information on our city current development, crime statistics and news. Redding Visitors & Convention Center provides you with the local events for music and entertainment, places to go, attractions, and where to stay. Information on our schools can be found wilth the Shasta County Office of Education. Shasta County Economic Development Department provides the demographics on trade, retail, population and employment statistics.

Jeanean Gendron

DRE #01299346

Your Redding and Shasta County Distressed Property Specialist

800 916-3796 – I answer my phone.

REO@JeaneanGendron.com

I specialize in Short Sales, REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are facing hardship and require information about the Short Sale Process and how it works, I can help. I have taken special training. I have completed over 35 Short Sales with a 100% approval rating.

I also specialize in REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are looking to buy an REO or Foreclosure property, I can guide you through the process.

I hold the following designations:

Home Retention Consultant, Titanium Solutions

Resnet AMP Member

Equator – Short Sale and REO Certified

NAR’s SFR Designation (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource)

Harris University – Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – Luxury Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – REO Specialist Designation

Group of Desgnations1 Redding CA Foreclosure News   Buyers Looking for Great Deals!

Call me today. I can help.

Visit my other website to learn about other market opportunities in the Redding and Shasta County area.

We love it here and you will too.

Short Sales and Foreclosures www.ShortSaleandForeclosureTeam.com

Redding Real Estate www.ReddingRealEstateRamblings.com

Redding Properties www.ReddingPropertiesandLand.com

Shasta Listings www.ShastaListings.com

The Shasta Lifestyle www.TheShastaLifestyle.com

N. California Properties www.Trillium-inc.com

First Time Home Buyers www.OwningYourFirstHome.com

Luxury Homes Market www.ReddingElegantHomes.com

Golf Course Luxury Homes www.TheReddingGolfLifestyle.com

California Properties www.CaliforniaPropertiesandLand.com

Western Properties www.WesternPropertiesandLand.com

New Homes www.NewHomesShastaCounty.com

Jeanean’s Main Real Estate Resource www.JRGendron.com

Redding Real Estate – Foreclosure and REO Listings – The Gendron REO Connection--If you are interested in foreclosure properties, we can help. Call today for your free list of current Active Foreclosure Listings.

Jeanean Gendron

800 916-3796

I answer my phone.

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Redding CA REO Internet Marketing – The Gendron REO Connection!

Fifth ElementRedding CA – REO Internet Marketing – The Gendron REO Connection–The time has come. The old ways are dissolving. The new is moving up and becoming the road to success. Internet-based marketing is here and it’s powerful. Technology continues to provide us the tools to connect and provide solutions that provide knowledge and a virtual experience. Through photography and video, we now enter a new phase of helping the consumer to understand the real estate market on-line. Not only can the consumer shop for their new home, they can find their mortgage and go a long way to understanding market value.

As we move forward, we will be working with a smarter consumer. By investing in knowledge delivery systems that provide the consumer with visibility into who we are and what we provide, we will be partnering to help the consumer in their real estate investments. As we work harder and harder to bring the actual experience of the homes we market, the more succesful we will be in finding that right buyer for the property.

Redding CA – REO Internet Marketing – The Gendron REO Connection–It is no longer good enough to take a listing where the agent puts a sign up, inputs it to the MLS and waits. Internet marketing and networking will be the the future. Dedicated websites with virtual tour and video will help the consumer have the “experience” prior to viewing. We have a power with Web 2.0 and the ability to pervasively connect on many levels. We are there now and we will be entering new territory faster than you can imagine. I am in for the ride! It is so rewarding to ride the wave of change and to be a part of the RAIN!

SEND FOR A FORECLOSURE LIST TODAY. CALL AND WE’LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT OUR AREA.

Visit these links to learn more about Redding and Shasta County. City of Redding offers you information on our city current development, crime statistics and news. Redding Visitors & Convention Center provides you with the local events for music and entertainment, places to go, attractions, and where to stay. Information on our schools can be found wilth the Shasta County Office of Education. Shasta County Economic Development Department provides the demographics on trade, retail, population and employment statistics.

Jeanean Gendron

DRE #01299346

Your Redding and Shasta County Distressed Property Specialist

800 916-3796 – I answer my phone.

REO@JeaneanGendron.com

I specialize in Short Sales, REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are facing hardship and require information about the Short Sale Process and how it works, I can help. I have taken special training. I have completed over 35 Short Sales with a 100% approval rating.

I also specialize in REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are looking to buy an REO or Foreclosure property, I can guide you through the process.

I hold the following designations:

Home Retention Consultant, Titanium Solutions

Resnet AMP Member

Equator – Short Sale and REO Certified

NAR’s SFR Designation (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource)

Harris University – Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – Luxury Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – REO Specialist Designation

Group of Desgnations1 Redding CA REO Internet Marketing   The Gendron REO Connection!

Call me today. I can help.

Visit my other website to learn about other market opportunities in the Redding and Shasta County area.

We love it here and you will too.

Short Sales and Foreclosures www.ShortSaleandForeclosureTeam.com

Redding Real Estate www.ReddingRealEstateRamblings.com

Redding Properties www.ReddingPropertiesandLand.com

Shasta Listings www.ShastaListings.com

The Shasta Lifestyle www.TheShastaLifestyle.com

N. California Properties www.Trillium-inc.com

First Time Home Buyers www.OwningYourFirstHome.com

Luxury Homes Market www.ReddingElegantHomes.com

Golf Course Luxury Homes www.TheReddingGolfLifestyle.com

California Properties www.CaliforniaPropertiesandLand.com

Western Properties www.WesternPropertiesandLand.com

New Homes www.NewHomesShastaCounty.com

Jeanean’s Main Real Estate Resource www.JRGendron.com

Redding Real Estate – Foreclosure and REO Listings – The Gendron REO Connection--If you are interested in foreclosure properties, we can help. Call today for your free list of current Active Foreclosure Listings.

Jeanean Gendron

800 916-3796

I answer my phone.

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Redding CA Foreclosure and REO Listings!

Redding Real Estate – Foreclosure and REO Listings – Your REO Resource–helping Buyers in the process of purchasing REO and Foreclosure Properties. We are here to help you find the right opportunity and to provide you with access to reliable information and knowledge about REOs and the Foreclosure process.  Call Today!

Jeanean Gendron

DRE #01299346

Your Redding and Shasta County Distressed Property Specialist

800 916-3796 – I answer my phone.

REO@JeaneanGendron.com

I specialize in Short Sales, REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are facing hardship and require information about the Short Sale Process and how it works, I can help. I have taken special training. I have completed over 35 Short Sales with a 100% approval rating.

I also specialize in REO and Foreclosure Properties. If you are looking to buy an REO or Foreclosure property, I can guide you through the process.

I hold the following designations:

Home Retention Consultant, Titanium Solutions

Resnet AMP Member

Equator – Short Sale and REO Certified

NAR’s SFR Designation (Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource)

Harris University – Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – Luxury Certified Distressed Property

Harris University – REO Specialist Designation

Group of Desgnations1 Redding CA Foreclosure and REO Listings!

Call me today. I can help.

Visit my other website to learn about other market opportunities in the Redding and Shasta County area.

We love it here and you will too.

Short Sales and Foreclosures www.ShortSaleandForeclosureTeam.com

Redding Real Estate www.ReddingRealEstateRamblings.com

Redding Properties www.ReddingPropertiesandLand.com

Shasta Listings www.ShastaListings.com

The Shasta Lifestyle www.TheShastaLifestyle.com

N. California Properties www.Trillium-inc.com

First Time Home Buyers www.OwningYourFirstHome.com

Luxury Homes Market www.ReddingElegantHomes.com

Golf Course Luxury Homes www.TheReddingGolfLifestyle.com

California Properties www.CaliforniaPropertiesandLand.com

Western Properties www.WesternPropertiesandLand.com

New Homes www.NewHomesShastaCounty.com

Jeanean’s Main Real Estate Resource www.JRGendron.com

Redding Real Estate – Foreclosure and REO Listings – Your REO Resource–If you are interested in foreclosure properties, we can help. Call today for your free list of current Active Foreclosure Listings.

Jeanean Gendron

800 916-3796

I answer my phone.

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