When you are “underwater” in your home and you owe the bank more than the house is worth, you may decide to sell in a short sale. With a short sale, the bank agrees to take the loss and accept less than you owe because it will be less expensive than a costly foreclosure procedure.…
If major changes in your life leave you struggling to pay your mortgage, you may decide to sell your home in a short sale. When your house is worth less than you owe on the mortgage, the bank may agree to take less as full payment. Convincing the bank to let you short sale your…
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…
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.…
For many homeowners behind on their mortgage, today’s real estate climate is frightening. Banks are getting more and more aggressive by foreclosing on distressed properties at faster and faster speeds. The result is that far too many homeowners on Long Island and in the five boroughs of New York are suffering the devastating negative effects…
