Chasing the Loan Modification

Massachusetts Short Sales- Chasing the Loan Modification

As a Massachusetts Realtor who has assisted many home owners with short sales over the past few years, I would like to impart a little wisdom to homeowners that are facing foreclosure. Options to Foreclosure The first piece of advice is not to sit back, get overwhelmed and do nothing.  You have options to foreclosure.  You generally have 5 options to avoid foreclosure and almost in all circumstance you are better off exercising one of these options rather than letting the bank … Continue reading...

EXIT’s own Kevin Vitali speaks on Real Estate Photography

Kevin Vitali, an associate broker at EXIT Group One Real Estate in Tewksbury, spoke to a group of to a group of EXIT agents at the Eastern Middlesex Association of Realtors in Reading Massachusetts. Check out my new Real Estate Photography post on Active Rain Kevin spoke on real estate photography as a marketing tool for listing and selling homes.   One of the major points brought up by Kevin is home sellers need to remember their  first showing is on line.  Home buyers are no longer reliant … Continue reading...

Back on Market- Spacious 3 Bedroom Condo for Sale- Haverhill MA

[idx-listing mlsnumber="71091948" showall="true"] Large 3 BEDROOM!! unit with spacious open feel throughout the main living level. Tons of windows and high ceilings with great light through the day makes for a very pleasant living area. Great open concept. Living room opens to dining area of the kitchen. Laundry hookups in the unit with a large storage locker in the basement. Two off street parking spaces as well as plenty of on street parking. Owner association with a recent new roof on … Continue reading...

West Meadow Hill Condominiums in Haverhill MA

West Meadow Hill Condominiums is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts.  it is commonly referred to as just West Meadow Condos.   It is a very well kept project, always perfectly manicured and in good repair.  Built in the 80's these units are nestled in the woods and offer a contemporary flair.  Many of the units have their own unique twist and are not always identical to each other.   There is a combination of townhouse and garden style units for sale. If you are … Continue reading...

Why Didn’t My Listing Agent………Take better Photos!!

Real Estate Photography

Because of my background in advertising and commercial photography, I put a heavy emphasis on the quality of the photographs we take to market your home on the internet and printed flyers.  I have over $2500 in photographic equipment I use to photograph a home and will spend two to three hours photographing you home. One of my rules that I try to follow is that the front of the home has full sunlight on the front and blue sky in the background.  I will go back until I can achieve this if … Continue reading...

The Short Sale Seller and the Investor Offer

I have been doing short sales now in Massachusetts for several years. Invariably, I have investors that put in very offers insisting that they negotiate the short sales themselves.  If they do offer a number we can live with, they will only go under contract if they can negotiate the short sale themselves. I also know that many investors will hit up underwater homeowners prior to going on the market.  They send out a form letters on yellow lined paper that look like they are handwritten.... … Continue reading...

What is a Short Sale?

What is a short sale?

As a real estate agent that handles  many short sales in Massachusetts,  I run into many consumers  that don't really know what a short sale is and entails. A short sale in real estate is when a homeowner cannot not sell a home in an open market for the amount owed on the home.  Generally there is a financial hardship that prevents the homeowner from continuing to pay their mortgage, though we are hearing more and more about [intlink id="258" type="post"]strategic short sales[/intlink] in the … Continue reading...

8 Silesia Court, Lawrence MA 01841- Lawrence Short Sale

[idx-listing mlsnumber="71182975" showall="true"] Located on a side street with a nice level lot. This home features a great location with a two car garage. Enclosed porch as well as deck off the kitchen. Good sized living room and dining room. Hardwoods exposed through out much of the house. Basement also has full side entrance as well as accessed from the dining area. ______________________________________________________________________ This post was provided by Kevin Vitali of EXIT … Continue reading...

Massachusetts Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

Massachusetts Short Sale- Hire a short Sale Realtor

I have written past articles about why you should consider a short sale vs. foreclosure.  Lately, I have been on a few short sale appointments where the home sellers feel if they are going to lose their home anyways, why bother with a short sale and just let the bank foreclosure and avoid the hassle. Short Sale vs. Foreclosure... Why is a short sale better? I thought it was worth reiterating why a short sale is usually more beneficial to a homeowner than a foreclosure. There are 2 reasons that … Continue reading...