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Friday, December 18, 2009

Short Sales information, Columbia Homes



Short Sale in Columbia, SC by Edwin Gerace







What is a Short Sale and can it save my house? This is in no way something you want to gamble with. You need a professional that knows Short Sales and is an expert in the area. Edwin Gerace is that agent. When days and weeks count, you don't need to risk your largest financial asset with an agent that is not knowledgeable in short sales.




For short sale assistance and other options to consider first before you should consider a short sale contact. There are other options besides than a short sale in the Columbia, SC so that you can stop foreclosure! There is Loan Modifications, and many others.




Edwin Gerace has access to a Loss Mitigation Specialist here locally that works on your behalf to help you through this banking process and decide what is the best path for you. If it is the Short Sale process she will help you and get from point A to Point B. Here is why that is vital. Imagine you going to the front of the bank and talking with the hostess, that is you. Edwin Gerace's friend has relationships with bankers and goes through the drive through and knows what to ask for and has the documents they want and require so that you don't have to wait any longer than you should. Does that sound easy? It is is and can save valuable time.




Listing your house with Real Estate Agent or Broker that knows about short sales. In many cases you may be able to sell your house before your foreclosure is final. Email Edwin Gerace for information



The other option that few consider is to rent your house. In many cases you may get a considerable down payment and perhaps a little more than your actual mortgage. If you need assistance to rent your house consult a property manager and notify your lender.

If you have considered all the alternatives to foreclosure, then a short sale may be the best possibility to move on with your life with the least amount of damage. You win, the bank wins. Your house gets sold; the bank gets a new mortgage. Feel Free to visit my website for more information.

However, in many cases your house may get sold for less than the amount owed, and then the bank can come after you for the difference. Some banks ask for that the remaining funds that were not satisfied to be paid over time or some times they 1099 the seller too.

Earlier this week, mortgage giant Fannie Mae said homeowners who stop making payments and then send their keys back to lenders months later will not be able to get another mortgage through that firm for five years. Freddie Mac also is going after walk-away borrowers, mortgage lenders say. Neighbors of the people who walk way are already being punished by lower home values due to the foreclosure. "People should hang in there as long as they can, ask for help and try to work with their lender,"

If you are going to consider a short sale to prevent foreclosure in the Columbia SC area, consider a company that understands how and has the contacts with a team of professionals that are properly trained to get a short sale completed.



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Edwin Gerace is Realtor with Holiday Builders in Lexington South Carolina. Edwin specializes in New Construction and 1st Time Home Buyers. Edwin is very active in Lexington South Carolina and is knowledgeable about the surroundings. Edwin is very active in his profession and community such as: On active committees with the Columbia Home Builders, active and on committees with Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Town of Lexington Performing Arts Center, Green Building Council of HBA, LORADAC, State Association of Realtors on State and Local Level, and many other community oriented service groups.
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