Safely Completing A Relocation Assistance Task
October 15, 2023
For agents who deal with distressed (foreclosed) property listings, at some point they will encounter the task of offering relocation assistance (also known to as "Cash For Keys") to an occupant who is facing eviction/lockout. Dealing with someone who's facing this can present quite a test to the agent who has the responsibility to execute ...
HUD Applauds Actions to Ensure that the Maintenance and Marketing of Real Estate Owned Portfolio Aligns with Fair Housing and Civil Rights Requirements
February 15, 2022
HUD No. 22-024HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685FOR RELEASEWednesdayFebruary 9, 2022HUD Applauds Actions to Ensure that the Maintenance and Marketing of Real Estate Owned Portfolio Aligns with Fair Housing and Civil Rights RequirementsWASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday applauded the recent settlements between Fannie Mae, the National Fair Housing Alliance, and local fair ...
10 BENEFITS OF SELLING BY AUTIONS!!!
September 16, 2021
10 BENEFITS OF SELLING BY AUTIONS!!!1. eliminates prolonged negotiations.2. creates a sense of urgency amongst buyers.3. exposes property to targeted potential buyers.4 sells property within a relatively short period of time.5. assures property will be sold at true market value.6. seller establishes the terms of the sale prior to the auction.7. the ...
How the Moratorium’s End is Affecting Foreclosure Activity
September 13, 2021
Housing professionals have long been anticipating the response to the July 31 expiration of the federal moratorium on foreclosures. With August numbers coming in, analysts say there has indeed been a rise in foreclosure activity, but they do not expect a large influx. Borrowers across the nation collectively have record levels of home equity, and the sellers' market is ...
Four Creative Financing Options For Real Estate Buyers
August 13, 2018
Financing a home is one of the most critical factors for buyers looking to purchase real estate. In fact, for individuals with bad credit, financing can be a big issue. However, bad credit does not have to prevent you from purchasing real estate. 1. Seller or Owner FinancingIn 2017, there were 89,779 owner-financed notes, which totaled $17....
How to get the winning bid in today's market
February 14, 2018
The market is getting stronger and stronger over the past few years and that is causing changes in the way foreclosures and REO properties are looking at offers. I personally sell over a 100 homes on average a year and write a lot of offers on these types of properties for anyone from homeonwers (owner occupants) to investors. I ...
Home Ownership Opportunities Workshop Hosted By Showcase Realty, A Huge Success
December 19, 2017
Hosted at the Showcase Realty offices at South Mint Street in Charlotte, NC, our Home Ownership Opportunities Workshop on December 14, 2017 was almost house full with eager home buyers and investors interested in learning about the overall homebuying process, as well as the merits of buying a HUD home. Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty's Owner and ...
