Bank Foreclosures still coming.

Still seeing our share of bank foreclosures. The good news is that banks are easier to deal with then short sales. Short sales are still taking a very long time to get completed and many times the buyers have moved on.

Park City Real Estate to turn around (hopefully) this year!

For the last 2 years, Park City has taken a beating on sale prices.  Prices have fallen anywhere from 30 to 45%.  It has also seen its share of foreclosures and short sales.  This year (along with a good snow year) we should see prices starting to stabilize.  I don’t think we are out of it yet but if you are thinking of buying I suggest this winter.

As for the “hotel condos”, these are still going to be difficult to get loans.  You will need a good chunk of downpayment and some patience.  I have a great mortgage person who is familar with these loans and can help.

Short Sale Packet Preperation Is KEY for a Quick Short Sale Close!

I am working on a short sale in South Jordan,  Listed the home and within 30 days got an offer.  Submitted the offer and the entire package to the bank and the banks response was “this was the best short sale packet they have ever seen.”  Within 30 days I have been assigned a negotiator which is the best part when dealing with the bank.  Once you have a negotiator (or closer) you can talk to a person who has the ability to negotiate for the bank. Normally this could take 3 to 4 months, mine only took 30 days.  For a copy of my list to help get your short sale negotiated, call me.

Salt Lake Market News

Last week I was with buyers (under $240,000) looking in the South Jordan, Herriman area.  This area has alot of short sales in this price range, but for those seller who are NOT short sales, you have an advantage.  Most buyers do not want to hassle or wait for a short sale.  So if you are NOT a short sale and can close in 30 days, you should have more showings and might be able to hold on your price.

Dealing with Short sales

In Utah we are seeing quite a few short sales.  So what is the truth about short sales….