Many agent and home sellers are opposed to or at least hesitant to accept offers from buyers using VA Loans because they have misconceptions about what VA loans require the sellers to do and they think the buyer cannot really afford to buy the house because they have chosen $0 down or very little down, when, in fact, VA Buyers can often be the strongest offer on the table! In the past, VA loans required sellers to pay for repairs and other “non-allowables.” Now, a VA Borrower can pay for all repairs, closing costs and more in some situations. The only thing a VA buyer cannot pay for is a pest report. A seller, agent or other party would need to pay for that.
There are many benefits to the Buyer using a VA loan. For example, they can put $0 down up to the VA loan limit, and only have to come up with 25% of the difference between their offer price ans the loan limit if they want to buy a home that costs more than the zero down VA loan limit. VA loan rates are also lower, the lender can credit the borrower to help pay for closing costs if needed (interest rate will go up a little to cover the cost), there is no mortgage insurance required for VA financing, and future buyers of that home can assume the loan at today’s low interest rate…Dean Simpson with iServe Mortgage discusses the these and more in his short video. Agents, home sellers and potential VA borrowers should listen to what he has to say.
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BEST BIDDER HOME SALE- Saturday and Sunday 6/7-6/8 1-5PM ONLY….693 Ridgecrest Circle in Livermore
Best Bidder Home Sale in Livermore, CA this weekend 6/7-6/8 from 1-5. 693 Ridgecrest Circle. Must come by to view home and place initial bid this weekend during the open house to be part of the round robin bidding that will take place Sunday night. Minimum starting bid is only $375,000 for this fantastic well cares for home worth well over $700,000!
Great News for People Who Did Short Sales in 2012 and 2013 in California!
Great news from a letter I just received…
As we anticipated, C.A.R. today received a letter from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), obtained by the State Board of Equalization, clarifying that California families who have lost their home in a short sale are not subject to state income tax liability on debt forgiveness “phantom income” they never received in a short sale.
Should I List My Home With an Agent or Sell it Myself as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO)?
Should I List My Home With an Agent or Sell it Myself as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO)?
Attention: For Sale By Owners! People Are Afraid To Buy From You!
Many homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home sale they should sell it themselves. They may even think that they have to sell the home themselves in order to avoid losing their home to foreclosure or short sale (if the latter is you, you may have options you are not aware of–contact me and I would be happy to discuss them with you). At first glance, they feel selling a home is simple and why should they pay a broker fees for something they could do themselves?
Before you decide to sell FSBO, consider these questions and weigh the answers of assuming the responsibility versus employing a professional. A little time spent investigating up front will pay off tenfold in the end. This article discusses some Questions To Consider. By: Robin Watson-Bird, Broker/Owner Realty World-No Pressure Realty, 925-577-8692
It is Now Legal to Short Sale Your Home, Lease it Back, and then Buy it Later at Today’s Low Price!!
People can now short sale their homes, lease them back and purchase them at today’s prices later!
Until recently, many banks would not allow a seller to remain in a property as a renter after they completed a short sale and none would allow an agreement that would arrange up front for the seller to potentially buy back the home at the cheaper price.
Now, becase of Supplemental Directive 11-02 March 30, 2011, those two things are legally possible if the seller/borrower qualifies and their bank agrees!
You have to work with a specially certified agent in order to have a chance of taking advantage of this program. Robin Watson-Bird is a Fresh Start Certified Agent and can assist you with the HAFA Leaseback Program! Call her today at 925-577-8692 for a free consultation.
It is Now Legal to Short Sale Your Home, Lease it Back, and then Buy it Later at Today's Low Price!!
People can now short sale their homes, lease them back and purchase them at today’s prices later!
Until recently, many banks would not allow a seller to remain in a property as a renter after they completed a short sale and none would allow an agreement that would arrange up front for the seller to potentially buy back the home at the cheaper price.
Now, becase of Supplemental Directive 11-02 March 30, 2011, those two things are legally possible if the seller/borrower qualifies and their bank agrees!
You have to work with a specially certified agent in order to have a chance of taking advantage of this program. Robin Watson-Bird is a Fresh Start Certified Agent and can assist you with the HAFA Leaseback Program! Call her today at 925-577-8692 for a free consultation.
Should I Short Sale My Underwater Home in the East Bay Area or Tri-Valley of California Now? Most Likely Yes. Do I have to Pay Taxes if I Short Sale My Home? Maybe.
Should I Short Sale My Underwater Home in the East Bay Area or Tri-Valley of California Now or Wait and Short Sale Later?
Do I have to Pay Taxes if I Short Sale My Home?
What is THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXCLUSION?
What is THE INSOLVENCY EXCLUSION?
The Principal Residence Cancellation of Debt Exclusion Extended through 2013!!!!
It it important to know how the different federal and state laws may apply to you and how you can use them in your benefit to avoid paying taxes of the cancelled debt of your under water property. This document goes into detail of that by sharing notes on the subject from the 2012/2013 Fall Federal andCaliforniaTax Update Seminar Real Estate Spidell Publishing, Inc.® 7-16-7-19 ©2013
California Short Sales Have to Be Non-Deficient
Homeowners in Livermore, Pleasanton, Danville, Dublin, the Bay Area and California no longer have to worry about the banks coming after them for more money after they complete a short sale in California. There are now California two laws in place regarding short sales and how they have to be non-deficient in California now: SB 931 (has to do with the first liens having to be non-deficient) and SB 458 (as of July 15 of this year, second lien holders cannot pursue a deficiency after short sale either).
Some Active Military & Veterans Can Buy a New Home with a VA Loan Even if Their Current Home is Upside Down and Even if They Have Done a Short Sale on a Property in the Past!
The biggest challenge for people whose homes are upside down (that is, they owe more money on it than it is worth) is buying a new home. Typically, they will one of two alternatives:
1) They will have to short sale their property and wait 2-4 years before a lender will loan them money to purchase another home.
2) Buy another property when their current one is upside down and be able to afford both properties
Active Military and Veterans have a third option because the VA will loan money to buyers who have an upside down property as long as they meet certain criteria. This blog article details this scenario.
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Some Active Military & Veterans Can Buy a New Home with a VA Loan Even if Their Current Home is Upside Down and Even if They Have Done a Short Sale on a Property in the Past!
The biggest challenge for people whose homes are upside down (that is, they owe more money on it than it is worth) is buying a new home. Typically, they will one of two alternatives:
1) They will have to short sale their property and wait 2-4 years before a lender will loan them money to purchase another home.
2) Buy another property when their current one is upside down and be able to afford both properties
Active Military and Veterans have a third option because the VA will loan money to buyers who have an upside down property as long as they meet certain criteria. This blog article details this scenario.
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