How to Convince the Bank to Agree to a Short Sale If you are like many homeowners on the brink of foreclosure, you may have come to the conclusion that a short sale is the best alternative. But if you are “underwater” on your home, you need the bank’s permission before you sell. That’s because…
Most people take out a mortgage when they buy a house. You probably have a 30 year mortgage, although some mortgages run for shorter term such as 15 years. When you make a mortgage payment, you are likely to be paying for other costs as well, like interest, taxes and insurance. If you have missed…
Selling your house in a short sale may not be the first idea that comes to mind when you can’t meet your mortgage payments. If you live on Long Island or the 5 boroughs and you owe the bank more than you can recoup by selling the house, you might mistakenly believe that you are…
If you are like many other homeowners on Long Island and in the five boroughs, you may have heard the term “short sale” but you are not really sure what it means. Even if you know that a short sale means selling your home for less than the amount that is currently due on your…
Recent changes to New York City zoning laws will now permit many property owners in the five boroughs to profit greatly in developing neighborhoods. Under NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, a huge rezoning plan is now in effect. The goal is to create affordable housing that accommodates people with moderate income and spurs economic development…
When you are facing foreclosure, selling your house in a short sale is often a good option. A short sale of your home is handled through a real estate agent just like any other real estate transaction. The difference is that you do not recoup enough to cover the remaining balance on your mortgage. The…
Even if you have been financially responsible for years, you may now be at risk of foreclosure with a poor credit rating that makes it impossible to refinance your home to lower your mortgage payments. To make matters worse, you may be “underwater” on your home because of added debt from a second mortgage that…
Many homeowners on Long Island and in the five boroughs find themselves behind on their mortgage payments and at risk of foreclosure. The reasons may be different, but the result is the same. If you are in this situation you may have some options to keep your home, especially if your financial difficulties are temporary.…
When homeowners struggle to keep up with their mortgage payments and the bank threatens foreclosure, they are on an emotional rollercoaster. To make matters worse, banks have become more aggressive in moving from the first pre-foreclosure notice to auctioning off the home and evicting the residents. Many owners find it difficult to get up-to-date information…
A short sale is a great alternative to foreclosure, but some people worry about where they will go when the short sale is complete. Through banking guidelines, a person who has sold their home in a short sale must wait 2 – 3 years to purchase another home. In many cases, people who complete a…
