Chicago IL – I recently heard another so-called short sale expert say that the Federal Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act made it so that everyone gets to short sale with no deficiency

The unfortunate news is that this is not true. In some state, state law forbids the lenders from attempting to collect from the homeowner after a foreclosure or short sale. But, those states are the exception, not the rule.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here is what the Federal Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act does. It enables a homeowner to walk away from an upside down debt without owing taxes on the loss.

See, in the past a homeowner that was released from an upside down debt would owe income taxes on the forgiven debt. It is called “Forgiveness of Debt Income.”

This short sale expert said the following: “I read the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act and it states that anyone who short sells their house will be released from the debt.”

It is sad that someone who considers themselves a short sale expert would be so misinformed. So make sure you check out everything before you start the short sale process.

The good news is that in most cases a homeowner can short sale and walk away from the debt. But, it doesn’t happen every time. Thinking about a short sale? For more information and hundreds of articles on Chicago short sales please visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, phillip buoscio.

phillip is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com. Or visit my Chicago short sale site at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

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Important Notice

phillip buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are phillip’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

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Chicago IL – We recently received an email from Joy. She was thinking about a short sale, but was worried about a deficiency.

Here is a sentence from her email: “We obviously want to get the price as close to fair market value as possible to eliminate or reduce any deficiency the bank may assess, but also want the house to move as quickly as possible.”

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Here is the good news for Joy. In about 80-90% of all cases the homeowner is allowed to walk away without a deficiency. Yes, banks are releasing homeowners from hundreds of thousands of dollars in upside debt.

We’ve seen homeowners walk away from $300,000, $500,000, and more in upside down debt. It’s like a “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card.

So, how do you find out if you will not owe a deficiency after a short sale? Here is the first step. Find out who owns your loan. Even if you send your monthly payment to ABC Bank it is likely that your loan is owned or insured by one of the one of the following entities.

Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. There is about a 60% chance that your loan is owned by one of these two entities. If they own your loan, then mortgage forgiveness will be granted according to their policies.

FHA Insured. FHA does not own your loan. But, they insure the owner against loss which means that they will be writing the check for the loss. As a result, they dictate whether or not the debt is forgiven.

VA Insured. The Veteran’s Administration does not own your loan. But, they insure the owner against much of the loss. As a result, they dictate whether or not the debt is forgiven.

USDA Insured. USDA does not own your loan, but insures the owner against much of the loss. As a result, they dictate whether or not the debt is forgiven.

Sliced and Diced Loan. This is a mortgage that has been securitized. It is called “Sliced and Diced” because of the way the ownership of each loan is sliced up and sold off to thousands of different people.

The actual owners of the loan are the people that bought the securitized loan product.

Once you have found out who owns your loan, then you move to the next step. That is to find out the short sale deficiency guidelines of the individual owner or insurer of your mortgage. Thinking about a short sale? Learn more about the process and find if you may qualify for a short sale at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, phillip buoscio.

phillip is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com. Visit Chicago’s short sale expert at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

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Important Notice

phillip buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are phillip’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

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Chicago IL – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Sergio. Here was his question.

“I have owned my house since 2006. My employer reduced my salary by 30% and now I have to move out of state where I have found a new job.

The house is a problem. Since 2006 my house price has dropped by about $40,000. That means I have a $40,000 deficiency, which I don’t want to pay.

I have option to rent the house, but I am still considering a short sale. Any advice? Sergio.”

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Here was our answer to Sergio’s Question: Sergio, I would attempt a short sale. Depending on your situation and the type of loan you have, more than likely you will not have a deficiency.

I can give you a better answer after I get more information from you. I wouldn’t recommend renting the house. How hard is it going to be to manage when you are out of state?

What if the tenants stop paying? What if a pipe breaks and floods the house? I’m not saying don’t rent the house. I just know from past experience that managing rental property from a distance is super tough.

I knew a real estate investor who targeted what he called “tired, out of town landlords.” He would offer to buy their property below market.

Surprisingly, many of them accepted his lowball offers because they were so tired of dealing with the property. Here is the other downside on renting.

You will probably have negative cash flow every month. I don’t know what your house will rent for. But, if you are upside down on your house value, then you are likely also upside down on the rental value.

That means you will almost certainly lose money on the rent every month. With your precarious financial situation, recent 30% salary cut, and move out of state, the last thing you need is another bill each month.

With a short sale you can walk away owing nothing, with no tax liability, and be eligible to buy another house in 3 years.

That sounds a lot better to me than being stuck with a money losing house 2 years from now. Thinking about a short sale? Visit one of Chicago’s short sale experts at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, phillip buoscio.

phillip is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com. Visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for more information on Chicago short sales.

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

phillip buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are phillip’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Chicago Short Sale Question: Should I Short Sale My Home? is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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Chicago IL – The good news about the housing bust is that home prices are now more affordable. It is now cheaper to buy versus renting in many areas.

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“At the peak of the real estate bubble, cities like Miami, Phoenix and Las Vegas were not affordable for many. Now the opposite is true,” said Pete Flint, co-founder and CEO of Trulia.com.

“Home sellers in these hard hit areas are forced to lower their prices to compete with all the foreclosures on the market. As a result , these unattainable markets are so affordable it makes better financial sense to buy than rent.”

Here is how to calculate whether it will be cheaper for you to buy versus rent.

First, add up what you are paying for rent now. Add together your rent payment and what you pay for renter’s insurance. That is the monthly cost of renting.

Now, let’s add up the cost of home ownership. First, you have the monthly mortgage payment. Add in Home Insurance, Property Taxes, and any Homeowner’s Association Fees.

Now, subtract out the tax savings. To calculate that, take what you will be paying monthly for interest and property taxes. Multiply that by your combined state and federal tax rate.

That is your projected tax savings. Now you have the cost of homeownership and renting side by side to compare. This is good news if you are a home owner. Why? It means that we are closer to a real estate recovery.

Are you or someone you know looking to purchase a home? I will work to help you get the best deal. Send me an e-mail for a list of the 10 best deals in today’s market.

Thinking about a short sale? I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation. Or visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com for more info on Chicago short sales.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, phillip buoscio.

phillip is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com. For Chicago short sale information visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

phillip buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are phillip’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on With Home Prices Dropping, In Many Parts of Chicago It Is Cheaper to Own Than Rent is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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Chicago IL – Most short sale negotiators are professional. They understand the seriousness of their jobs. They work hard to educate themselves on the industry and market trends.

They are friendly and fun to work with. This is one of the things I like about selling short sales for a living. The downside is that every once in a while a negotiator will get an attitude.

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For whatever reason they have decided to go on a power trip. They start asking for unnecessary paperwork. Or, they nitpick the paperwork you send to them.

Most agents just kowtow to the negotiator. They think that the negotiator has all of the power. I have found that isn’t true. The negotiator has very limited power.

After all, they don’t own the bank. They aren’t the one who will be losing money on the loan. The fact is most banks lose a substantial amount of money when they turn down a short sale.

As an example, a bank turned down a $190,000 offer on a short sale. The property sold about 18 months later. But, this time it didn’t sell for $190,000. It sold for $165,000.

Not only did that bank lose $25,000 on the sales price. They also paid the property taxes and insurance for that amount of time. In addition, they were unable to lend that money and earn interest.

I estimate they lost an additional $15,000 when you factor in the interest. That’s a $40,000 loss. When a short sale negotiator gets an attitude I simply remind them of this.

And I tell them I will be holding them accountable if they turn down the short sale and the bank loses more money as a result. Needless to say, they lose the attitude. Thinking about a short sale? Learn more about Chicago short sales at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, phillip buoscio.

phillip is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com. For Chicago short sale information visit www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

phillip buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are phillip’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Chicago Short Sales: What To Do When A Short Sale Negotiator Gets An Attitude is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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Chicago IL – Are you pulling your hair out trying to convince your lender to reduce the amount you owe on your home?

People have a hard time grasping how difficult it is to get a loan modification that is fair. These banks just do everything they can to squeeze homeowners for as much money as possible.

Click here to discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale and avoided foreclosure.

Here is an example of a homeowner that accepted a forbearance agreement with their lender. The homeowner was desperate to keep his home and just accepted the first offer his lender made.

Today, he is paying $4,400 monthly. The sad thing is that it would cost her about $2,500 a month to rent a comparable home.

He could save $1,900 monthly if he moved out and rented a similar home. But, even worse is how much money this will cost him over the long term.

I project that it will take 19 years for his house to appreciate back to what he originally paid for the house. He will overpay his lender by $433,200 over the next 19 years while him and his family wait for the housing market to recover.

It’s sad, but the only way that I have seen anyone receive a principal reduction is to short sell their house.

You can even buy another house right away if you qualify for the guidelines of certain short sale programs. Thinking about a short sale? Learn more at my Chicago short sale site www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail at myrealtorphil@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at (312) 953-6725

Discover how other sellers successfully completed a short sale and request a free consultation by clicking here.

Thinking about a loan modification? Our Chicago loan modification kit has the instructions you will need to get a loan modification approved with your bank. Click here to request a copy.

Thanks for reading this, phillip buoscio.

phillip is a Real Estate Agent at Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc.. Chicago Short Sales Realtor:

Phone: (312) 953-6725. myrealtorphil@gmail.com.

View My homes for sale at www.BetterLivingRealty.com. Or visit Chicago’s short sale expert at www.ShortSaleSuperMan.com

Phil Buoscio specializes in loan modifications and short sales in Chicago Illinois. Chicago Loan Modification Help. Chicago Short Sales. Chicago Short Sale Realtor. Chicago IL Short Sales. Chicago Realtor.

Copyright 2012 SFI Marketing Institute, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Important Notice

phillip buoscio, Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc., and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are phillip’s personal views and do not reflect the views of Better Living Realty – Buoscio Brokerage, Inc..

This information on Another Example Of Just How Lousy A Chicago Loan Modification Is For You is provided as a courtesy to our viewers to help them make informed decisions.

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