The “S” Word is much less impacting than the “F” Word!

Posted by Michael Hughes

“The sclerotic process of short sales will become streamlined in the future. Streamlined meaning will take only 2-5 months.”

Are you late on your mortgage payement(s)? Do you have a hardship? Either medical, divorce, loss of job, family issues or any of the multiple others? Why do a Short Sale? That’s easy because it is 5-8 years less (credit) impacting than a foreclosure. Do you qualify? Call me;  in about 20 minutes I will know whether you have a great chance of qualifying or not. Regular Boulder real estate or Luxury Boulder real estate many are in danger of foreclosing because of financial and other hardship.Do you think this will impact the market for sellers and buyers?

A Short Sale as opposed to a Foreclosure is much more advantageous for the Seller. Credit reports typically show it as “settled.” Any tax implications to the seller/home owner should be reviewed by their independent real estate attorney or accountant. A 1099C may be issued for the short fall and is handled somewhat differently than a 1099. Pre-foreclosure or short sale involves the sale of the property by the borrower to a third party for less than the amount owed (short sale) to satisfy the delinquent mortgage, as agreed to by the lender, investor and the mortgage insurer. I underline investor as this is where most of the delay happens. While this is getting better all the time due to delegated authority to the lender. Short sales are getting faster and there is no reason to go into foreclosure. Together we can explore all options to foreclosure: Refinance, Financial Counseling, Modification, Short Sale, Deed in Lieu and lastly the “F” word Foreclosure.

If you or anyone you know are 30 days or more late on your/their mortgage payment call me or give them my name and number lets see if we’re a good fit.

If you have questions regarding this article or have any questions about Boulder, Boulder real estate or would like information about Boulder Luxury Real Estate check out my website. You may also call or TEXT me 303-359-6627 or e-mail Michael Hughes at Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty in Boulder, CO.