The foreclosure and short sale market has affected all of us here in Lakeland, Florida with the ever decreasing home values in most neighborhoods if not all neighborhoods in our city. High unemployment rates, influx in foreclosed properties for the foreseeable future and shadow inventory that has yet to hit… Read more »
Stop your Lakeland Short Sale Buyers from Cancelling Contracts
Tips for Lakeland Short Sale Sellers on how to stop Buyers from this contract cancel epidemic. More than ever before Lakeland Short Sales likely will be a part of the Lakeland Real Estate market for years to come. One of the major obstacles for a short sale to reach a… Read more »
Lakeland Foreclosure Epidemic may be saved by Short Sale Remedy
With Polk County’s unemployment rates, this foreclosure epidemic is going to continue and it may even grow. Lakeland Short Sales are at an all time high, there are currently over 400 Lakeland homes for sale that are short sales. The jobless rate in Polk County is at an all time… Read more »
Added MLS search feature for “Short Sale” and “Bank Owned” homes in Lakeland Florida
Recently, our Mid Florida Regional MLS added this feature when searching for Lakeland real estate that is being categorized as “short sale” and “bank owned”. Surely, it is great feature to have now in how we Realtors® search for our clients in the MLS. Often times, I get calls from… Read more »
Lenders are more apt to approve Short Sales for Lakeland Real Estate
Foreclosing on your home is not cheap for the lender and with bank-owned inventory on the rise in the Lakeland real estate market in and around Polk County, FL. Banks are more inclined to encourage short sales. First of all, it is very time consuming from the start of a… Read more »
Having a hard time making your Mortgage Payment?
The very first thing you should do when experiencing difficulty making mortgage payments is to contact your lender immediately should you want to keep your Lakeland home and before asking a Lakeland Real estate agent about a Lakeland Short Sale. The longer you wait and ignore the fact you are… Read more »
How do I Market my Lakeland Short Sales
Sellers facing foreclosure or trying to get their lender approve their Lakeland short sale deserve the same marketing exposure as regular Lakeland Real Estate for sale. Just because there is a for sale sign in the yard and yes, the home is listed in the Multiple Listing – is this… Read more »
Buying a Lakeland Short Sale
There are hundreds of Lakeland homes for sale where owners are trying to get a Short Sale approved by the lender. After searching the internet and gone through these listings perhaps did a drive by of the home you like. You ready to go out and buy your Lakeland Short… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Short Sale – Hiring a Realtor® and not just any Realtor® is a must!
When it comes to Lakeland short sales, hiring a Realtor® is an absolute must, but not just any. I had an epiphany yesterday! Even after all this negative publicity in our housing market about foreclosures and short sales, a lot of Lakeland homeowners still don’t know anything about short sales.… Read more »
Lakeland Florida Short Sale Information – What is a Short Sale?
Short Sales in Lakeland, Florida are becoming more and more common in recent months and notably though, a lot of homeowners still don’t have any idea what a short sale is and what are the required documents the lender requires. First of all you the property owner, the most important… Read more »