Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received an email from Mercedes. Here was her question.

“I need your help on how to escalate a file with Chase. Twelve months and still Chase claims the loan owner, Freddie Mac, will not help with buyer’s closing costs, wants a $36,000 promissory note or $15,000 cash from seller at closing!!

The buyer is willing to pay 4-5 thousand at closing and Chase claims Freddie Mac refused to accept that? I don’t believe they would rather foreclose and lose more money.” Mercedes.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was our answer to her question. Freddie Mac will normally pay buyer’s closing costs up to 3% of the sales price.

They have approved it on every single Freddie Mac file when the buyer needed it. In my experience, most Freddie Mac files have Private Mortgage Insurance, aka PMI.

PMI is probably asking for the $36,000, not Freddie Mac. If there is no PMI, then Chase is negotiating to hard. If that is the case, then contact Freddie direct. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for information on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on How To Escalate The File On A Chicago Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Marlen. Here was her question.

“I am trying to buy a short sale. It has been 4 months and we have heard nothing except that we are now on our 2nd negotiator, still with no contact from them.

I am getting very frustrated. Is there anything I can do on my end to try to push the process along, or is it all up to the agent? Marlene.”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was our answer to her question. It is up to the agent. When you say they are on the second negotiator, it makes me think that the short sale lender is Bank of America.

If you think that the process is going to slow, then find another house. Unless the agent has a proven track record with short sales, then there isn’t much you can do.

Even if you do stay on board, you should always be on the lookout for another home. Maybe one where the agent is experienced with short sales. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for information and hundreds of postings on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Chicago Short Sale Question: Can I Push The Short Sale Process To Make It Go Faster? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Bernice. Here was her question.

“Can an investment property that was inherited be a successful short sale without the owner having to pay back the deficiency? I am curious to know the answer. Bernice.”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was the answer to her question. We would say yes. We would guess that there would be no deficiency because the loan was probably in the deceased’s name, not the person who inherited it. Go for it!

It will be a little work appeasing the bank because you don’t have the previous owner’s financials. But, I am sure an exemption can be made for that.

Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for information and case studies on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Can An Inherited Property Be A Successful Chicago Short Sale? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – Here is a problem: Buyers don’t like short sales because of the uncertainty and the wait. How do we solve this problem?

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

During the short sale process, if the BPO gets completed and the bank won’t accept the buyer’s offer, then request that the bank to keep the file open.

There are several reasons that banks should be willing to keep the file open.

Reason #1: Their investor has already spent $65 to $100 on a BPO.

Reason #2: A bank or servicer’s job is reducing the losses as much as possible. Keeping the file open will make the property more marketable, which will cause it to sell for a higher price.

Reason #3: It will help the bank/servicer reduce their costs. It will take less time for them to approve future files, versus if the file had to be completely re-opened, a new BPO ordered, a new negotiator assigned, and the financials reviewed all over again.

In fact, congress is even thinking about making this a law on Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac short sales. Until then, we will have to petition for it on each individual file. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for information and case studies on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on How I Make The Chicago Short Sale Process Faster and Easier is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – Why does a British Bank do a better job than the American Banks?

We have always liked short sales with HSBC. They respond promptly and are easy to work with. The bottom line is that they do a solid, competent job handling short sales and loan modification.

I think the reason is because they never got a bailout from Uncle Sam. If they are incompetent, then themselves and their stockholders take the loss.

Menawhile, the large American Banks are awful to work with. I have countless stories of real estate agents working on a large national bank’s short sales for 6-9 months with no answer.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Want an answer to an e-mail? Be prepared to wait 1-2 weeks for that. The people are all overworked. In my opinion, the reason these companies don’t care is because they don’t own the loans.

For example, Bank of America only owns 20% of the loans they handle. And a lot of that 20% are probably guaranteed by the government because of their purchase of Countrywide.

Contrast this with HSBC. They own most of their loans. That means they are the ones losing money. I couldn’t find HSBC ever getting a bailout on the bailout search page. They have a well run bank.

All of their loan mods, short sales, and foreclosures are handled properly. Here is why. They are acting as a principal. If they do a lousy job, then they lose the money themselves.

On 80% of Bank of America’s loans, someone else is losing the money. That is why there is no sense of urgency at Bank of America. It’s like monopoly money.

Do you think a teenage kid is going to “hot rod around” in his Dad’s fancy sports car? Come on! We all know his Dad will treat his car a lot better than his kid will.

So, we can agree that people do a better job if their own money is on the line. The big banks are handling other people’s money. There is no accountability.

The investors just hear that the market is bad. They don’t know that that is only half the story. At HSBC, if the short sale department does a lousy job, then it affects HSBC’s quarterly statement.

If things go bad, then people are held accountable. In my opinion, there is nothing of the sort happening at American Banks such as Bank of America or JP Morgan Chase.

It’s kind of sad that a foreign company does a better job than an American Company. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for great information and news on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Why Be Responsible When You Can Get A Bailout? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from James. Here was his question.

A bank should accept your short sale when the following rules apply. All banks and servicers have a fiduciary duty to the investor of the loan.

If they own the loan themselves, they have a fiduciary duty to their stockholders. The duty is to get that investor the most money possible. So, a lender should accept an offer if it will net the most money.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Your only job is to prove that to the negotiator. Do that by showing them that the property has been on the open market for 60-90 days. We need to be able to show that the house was easy for buyers to see and other agents to show.

Tell the lender the following, “I have an experienced agent selling my home. It has been on the market for X days. I have lived there the entire time and kept up on the house. It looks good.

43 buyers have looked at the home since then. Out of that, only 3 buyers expressed interest. Out of those 3 buyers, the current buyer is the one willing to pay the most money. My agent is doing a great job marketing my home.

With the current foreclosure case status, the home won’t be foreclosed until June or July. When you foreclose on the house, I will move out. The house won’t be kept up anymore.

The new agent will be working on 20 other homes and won’t promote the home as well as my current agent. This means there will be less buyers looking for a home.

Do you honestly think the home is going to sell for more money then? Thinking about a short sale?  Visit my Chicago short sale expert website at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on When A Bank Should Approve A Chicago Short Sale is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from James. Here was his question.

“We are in the middle of a very long negotiation with a large national lender.

I had my agent put a clause into the contract stating “upon approval of short sale by sellers’ lender, lenders, & or affiliates, client, or heirs will be released from any monetary shortages or deficiencies from said sale of stated property upon successful closing and transfer of title from that date and forevermore.”

The short sale negotiator, Nathan, has advised my agent that he will reject the file and close it out if we don’t remove this from the contract. What do you think?

After reading your comments, I am not sure of what will happen. How should I pursue this? James.”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was our answer to his question. I think the negotiator is getting his ego involved. Many loan owners waive promissory notes. He is out of line (and breaching his lender’s fiduciary duty to the loan owner) if the following applies:

1. If it is the investor’s policy to not pursue a deficiency.

2. If accepting this short sale will net the investor more money than a foreclosure.

Do these two things apply? You and I don’t have millions of dollars to pursue a lawsuit, but we can contact the loan owner directly to let them know what is happening.

If they are going to lose money not accepting the short, then they need to know about what this lender is doing.

Now, the negotiator has the authority to demand a promissory note depending upon who the owner of the loan is. Find out who owns the loan.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA will let the borrower go free from all future liability. Obviously that doesn’t apply if there is Mortgage Insurance.

Find out if any of those entities owns or insures the loan. Then tell the negotiator that you will be contacting them directly. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for more information and news on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Chicago Short Sales: Why Won’t My Lender Allow Me To Walk Away With No Deficiency? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from David. Here was his question.

“I lost my job and am burning up my savings very fast. At the current rate I will only be able to pay my mortgage for a few months more. My lender won’t talk to me about a short sale because I am current on the payments.

I am trying to maintain my credit and don’t understand why they won’t consider a short sale until I am delinquent on payments. What is going on? David.”

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here was our answer to his question. Some banks just won’t consider a short sale until you a behind on payments. It’s just the way it is.

In my opinion, if you are not employed then saving money is more important than salvaging your credit. Perfect credit won’t do much good when you can’t afford to keep food on the table or pay the light bill.

But, you need to make a decision based on what is most important to you. I can’t make that decision for you. I will tell you that I would save my cash until I got a job.

The foreclosure process will drag out for 6-12 months in most states. You can live rent free until you short sale. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for information and news on Chicago short sales.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

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Chicago IL – Many lenders do not own the loans they handle. Instead, they are paid by the actual loan owner to collect payment.

In my opinion, the banks make millions by understaffing their foreclosure departments? Here’s a real life example. A bank forecloses on a house and waits for over a year to list it for sale.

A year sitting in disrepair causes the home to sell for $30,000 less. But, the lender makes more money. Why? They might save $100 million by understaffing the department that handles delinquent properties.

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Here are a few examples of how the owners of a loan lose money because the lenders don’t do their job.

Example #1: Not giving buyers and answer on a short sale within one week. We took over a short sale from another agent. A buyer came along willing to pay 150k. They had been told they could buy it at that price for 150k, because the owner owed less than that.

When they found out it was a short sale they decided to walk. This was because they didn’t want to wait for 90 days. We told them they could buy it for 140k, if they waited for the 90 days.

They decided to stay on board. Wells Fargo accepted the short sale, but countered at a price of $141,500. The investor on the loan lost $8,500.

Example #2: Not following up on foreclosures properly. I drove past an abandoned house every day for a year. I looked up the owner to see if they might want to sell the house.

That’s when I saw that the home had been foreclosed on February 4th, 2009. In July 2009, we talked to Ann Rafferty at Bank of America’s, Simi Valley California office.

She told us that they were servicing this loan. She said if I had a buyer, I would need to contact the homeowner. “It’s not owned by us. You need to contact the homeowner if you want to sell the house. The property has not gone to foreclosure sale,” she said.

We told her the house had already been foreclosed upon. We asked her if they ever communicated with the foreclosure lawyers.

“That’s interesting,” she replied. “My records show it hasn’t gone to foreclosure. I’ll check in with the foreclosure department and verify whether it has or hasn’t been foreclosed upon.”

We asked another agent what he had thought the house would have sold for previously. We both agreed that if the house had been listed in April 2009, that it would have sold quickly for between $140,000 and $150,000.

Today homes similar to this one are selling for $70,000 to $80,000, depending on the condition. This home is in pretty bad condition. So, we can conservatively estimate the loss because of a reduced selling price to be more than $60,000.

As you can see, lenders are making huge profits at the loan owners expense. Many of those loans are owned or insured by Uncle Sam, and therefore the American Taxpayer. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for more information on Chicago short sales and how I can help you get out of your underwater home.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

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Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Chicago Short Sales: Is It Ethical For Lenders To Make Millions At Your Expense? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Chris. Here was his question.

“I just got an approval from a large national lender this morning and the approval letter stated the following: “Promissory Note of 0.00.” What does a Promissory Note of 0.00 imply?

It shows the promissory note of 0.00 is “to assist in the closing of this
transaction”. My main concern is that if it isn’t prohibited by California law, then I would like them to agree not to pursue a deficiency judgment.

It is best to know 100% in writing for sure so I don’t have that possible issue looming over my head for who knows how long. What are your thoughts on this? Chris.”

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Here was our response. I think you’re splitting hairs. Didn’t the “Governator” outlaw deficiencies on short sales? If that is correct, then they can’t get a deficiency judgment.

Do I think they are willing to modify their approval letter for you? This bank worries more about being legally protected than they do about approving one short sale.

You might be able to get the negotiator to state that they will waive this clause. But, it isn’t always possible.

In many cases, the banks can have you sign a contract, but if the law forbids it, then the contract may be legally invalid. Talk to an attorney about whether or not that clause even matters. Thinking about a short sale?  Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for tips and information on short selling in Chicago.

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, Phil Buoscio.

Phil is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2011 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

Phil Buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Phil’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Chicago Short Sale Question About Deficiencies is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.