I do not recommend all of these approaches for all instances. However, by using these strategies you may be able to slow the sheriff sale and do the right thing. Ohio Delay Foreclosure Method 1- Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a kind of “ace in the hole” for delaying foreclosure in Ohio (or any state for that [...]
About Andy Morris
Short sale specialist Westlake OH. Broker owner of Realty Trust Services.
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Will HAFA Supplemental Directive 09-09 eliminate short sale investor flips / quickturns
by Andy Morris on January 2, 2010
I recently posted on this blog the following article Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010 . Out of it came several interesting comments including a post from an gentleman who sharply disputed my comments let me know that I’d “been schooled.” I delayed replying because I thought further discussion of the subject of the [...]
Holiday Greetings Go High Tech
by Andy Morris on December 25, 2009
In a high tech age of facebook where we connect with more people but do so more shallowly than ever online video is becoming something that more and more savvy marketers are using to inexpensively put a personal touch to their connections online. Video used to be expensive but now with a little bit of [...]
Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010
by Andy Morris on December 9, 2009
I noticed an article through Reuters reporting, Treasury sets guidance to simplify “short sales”. The HAMP website released “Supplemental Directive 09-09” which is the new guidelines for servicers doing short sales (HAFA details here – HAFA means Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives). Short sale agents and distressed home sellers have been waiting for these guidelines with [...]
Wherever you are… you can be happy/ thankful that you aren’t Detroit :)
by Andy Morris on November 26, 2009
The Detroit News published an article about the sale of the Pontiac Silverdome. The silver dome was the former home of the Detroit Lions which cost 55.7 million to build in 1975. Just recently the 80,300 seat indoor stadium sold for for $583,000 nearly 1 percent of what the original cost of building it was. [...]
How to file an answer if you are sued for foreclosure
by Andy Morris on March 31, 2009
You should definitely hire an attorney if you are sued for foreclosure. But if you don’t have the money to hire an attorney and you don’t qualify or can’t obtain legal aid then this video can give you some helpful DIY hints. This is one of the videos from the free course that I offer [...]
How do I get the original loan documents from my lender?
by Andy Morris on March 9, 2009
How do I obtain the documents from a: the servicer B; the original lender and C; the closing title company?
Question: Bank (ASC) won’t do loan modification for investor. What do I do now?
by Andy Morris on January 27, 2009
I just recieved an email from another professional who’s negotiations have come to a complete halt while working with a servicer to modify his clients loans. He wrote the following: I am currently working with (1) Investor, we are Modifying (20) Loans with ASC, It has taken a LONG time to get (1) negotiator, & [...]
Are you 30 days away from losing your home to foreclosure?
by Andy Morris on January 10, 2009
You might think you are going to lose your home. However this might not be the case. If you don’t have a foreclosure scheduled the following video will show you how to pin point the amount of time in your area from foreclosure filing to foreclosure sale.
(Part 3 of 3) Will my be able to be sold on a foreclosure short sale by an agent or expert successfully?
by Andy Morris on December 9, 2008
Short sale success factor # 7 – fraud – Did you commit fraud in any way previously? Did you lie and/or exaggerate in any way on your loan application in any way? Did you default on your loan in the first six months? If you answered yes to any of these you either committed fraud [...]
(Part 2 of 3) Will my be able to be sold on a foreclosure short sale by an agent or expert successfully?
by Andy Morris on December 3, 2008
Short sale success factor #4- Junior liens- second mortgages and judgements One of the difficulties I run into very often is dealing with junior liens. A junior lien takes lessor priority than a more senior lien like a first mortgage or property tax lien when it comes time to get paid out of the proceeds of a forced [...]
(Part 1 of 3) Will my home be able to be sold on a foreclosure short sale by an agent or expert successfully?
by Andy Morris on November 22, 2008
Many of my clients want to know if it is even possible to sell their home on a short sale. As a real estate agent short sale specialist serving the greater Cleveland Ohio Market I serve a very a large 7 County Area. With the way the market is in our area and around the country I see a lot of people who are behind [...]
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$10000 California First Time Home Buyer and New Home Tax Credit Extended
March 23, 2010
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Unite Against the Sarasota MLS Board
October 18, 2008
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Short Sale Heaven Coming April 5th 2010
December 9, 2009
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The Lones Group – Real Estate Social Media Marketing Firm – Sues Agent For Being A Zebra
February 26, 2011
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California Senate Bill 94 (SB94): Passes; Not even Attorneys can do it!
October 13, 2009
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Stage Your Front Entrance to Make a Good First Impression
February 10, 2012
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Case Study: Facebook Ad CTR Jumps by 2000%
February 10, 2012
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