Category Archives: Foreclosure

Your Check Is In The Mail!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Dawn O'Neal

There is a possibility that you may be receiving a check in the mail as “Compensation” from the banks for a short sale, denial of loan modification, foreclosures, bankruptcy, or a myriad of other actions by the bank for which … Continue reading →

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I need your help to help a deserving client avoid Foreclosure!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dawn O'Neal

Here are the full questions & answers related to the Petition I have submitted for assistance in helping a client prevent a Foreclosure that should never happen! Find the petition at : http://www.change.org/petitions/help-save-this-family-from-foreclosure?share_id=iGqkvcTcnK QUESTIONS: I’m confused by this Dawn. It … Continue reading →

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HAFA Eligibility Checklist

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Dawn O'Neal

I just listened to a webinar that mentioned that the HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) program has been exteneded through the end of  2014 CORRECTED – SHOULD BE  2013.  Now IF the Debt Forgiveness Act is extended also, we will have a … Continue reading →

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INVENTORY Info Request from READER

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Dawn O'Neal

QUESTION FROM NEWSLETTER READER 5/21/12: I wonder if you could give your thoughts on the amount of “shadow” inventory for the south bay. I guess shadow inventory would include REO, pre-foreclose, & short sale. Why is inventory so low? Thanks, … Continue reading →

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Escape Your Unmanageable Mortgage

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Dawn O'Neal

Getting free doesn’t have to mean running away. Today, many homeowners find themselves unable to escape an unmanageable mortgage. Some of them are being given some bad advice.They are being told that walking away from their mortgage and letting the … Continue reading →

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Getting back in the black

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Dawn O'Neal

Here is a great article from The New York Times that our California Association of REALTORS® shared for your information….. Getting back in the blackMore than 2.6 million households are at least 60 days delinquent on their mortgage payments, according … Continue reading →

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Investors….. They STILL don’t get it!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Dawn O'Neal

I recently had a short sale go south. This is so sad because now the Buyers lost an opportunity to become homeowners and the investors lost the chance to recoup almost 75% of their money. The property will now go … Continue reading →

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The only ones that benefit from a short sale are the REALTORS®

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Dawn O'Neal

The only ones that benefit from a short sale are the REALTORS® These are the words a very good client and friend told me her bankruptcy attorney said to her. At first I was really angry and decided to sleep … Continue reading →

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