Short sale foreclosure involves two types of real estate techniques. The first involves real estate that has been repossessed by the mortgage lender. These properties are also referred to as bank owned or real estate owned (REO).
The second type of short sale foreclosure references property which is still in the borrower’s possession, but on the brink of foreclosure. Lenders agree to accept less than borrowers owe in exchange for quick sale of the real estate. Short sale options are typically offered after all other options to prevent foreclosure have been unsuccessful.
With the high rise in foreclosures these days, even those who do not invest in real estate are starting to hear the term “real estate short sale” or “mortgage short sale.” A simple definition of a short sale of real estate is an investor or buyer making a deal with the primary mortgage holder to accept less than the amount due on a mortgage; rather than the lender taking over the property through the foreclosure process and then ultimately loosing money on the property by selling it at a foreclosure auction.
One of the most prevalent trends in today’s real estate industry is the sale and purchase of pre-construction properties. This kind of real estate purchase has some particular assets and for this reason, has become a favorite of real estate prospectors all over the country. Typically, while in the pre-construction phase, builders offer great deals on soon-to-be homes. The idea being that buyers can pick homes or properties up at a reduced cost and benefit from the short-term appreciation. Many of these properties are then re-sold upon completion for a tidy profit.
A short sale home involves property that is in the process of being foreclosed. Although the bank has not yet seized the house, borrowers have little time before losing their property. Lenders will occasionally allow the homeowner to sell their home for less than they owe on their mortgage note through the process of a short sale.
Purchasing a short sale home is basically the same as buying any real estate for sale. The sale of these properties is generally facilitated by a realtor. The homeowner is required to work with an assigned bank loss mitigator.
Does someone actually took the Short Sale Magic course from Tom Butler? What is your opinion?
What is the best resources to find information about short sales, foreclosures, REO? How to take the title for the property “subject to” in California?
I haven’t taken the course, don’t know anything about property in California, but I always wonder why these guys give these courses telling how much money you can make, instead of keeping it a secret, and doing the short sales themselves. Sorry that didn’t answer your questions.
