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Would Dave Ramsey Love A Short Sale?

Tuesday, February 15

You might have heard of Dave Ramsey. He has a popular radio program where he talks explains the benefits of getting out of debt. Dave is a zealot for the debt free life. "You don't need to see the inside of a restaurant unless you are working there", he will tell people in financial trouble that...


Could The Realtor You Hire Kill Your Short Sale?

Monday, February 14

The biggest reason people short sale their house is to avoid foreclosure. They cannot afford the house anymore and the bank has said they will foreclose soon. If the short sale is not successful, then their lender will foreclose on the house. We at the Stop Foreclosure Institute have successfull...


Yes, Banks Are Approving Short Sales

Saturday, February 12

The Stop Foreclosure Institute sometimes receives e-mails from people that short sales are impossible. Well, short sales are not impossible. They just take time. Here is an example. The Stop Foreclosure Institute was attempting a short sale on a property. The bank turned down an offer for $220,...


Why Do Lenders Pretend To Care About Their Customers?

Friday, February 11

Have you ever attempted to get a loan modification? If you have, then you probably get bugged when you hear banks talk about how they suposedly care about their customers. Somehow these banks think we will believe it. They must think that, or they wouldn't be running ads that say: "Come to ABC Ba...


How To Get A Short Sale Lender To Waive Deficiency Clause

Thursday, February 10

The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from John. Here is John's Question. "I just received a full price offer on my house. My main concern is that I don't get stuck having to pay off the deficiency. I have a first and 2nd with Chase and owe 270K on the home. The buyer's loa...


Will I Still Have To Pay Property Taxes If I Do a Short Sale?

Wednesday, February 09

The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Paul. Here is Paul's Question. "I am thinking about a short sale, but I am behind on my property taxes. Will I still have to pay them if I short sale my home? Max." Discover how other sellers successfully did a short sale to avoid ...