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Looking for Luxury Homes in Idaho Falls, ID?

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Lets face it – the current economy is bad news. We hear it every day when we switch on the TV or surf the web. But guess what? The current economy has done wonders for pricing on luxury homes. All over the country, many people got caught up in speculation and built very large, very expensive homes. Some built them to live in, others just as an investment. I am saddened by the amount of homeowners who got in over their heads.

The good news is that it forced a huge price reduction on the higher end homes here in Idaho Falls. Luxury homes that were listed at 1.2 million dollars just 2 years ago are being sold for half that amount. In fact, of the 12 homes that were sold this year in Bonneville County over the $400,000 mark – the average sales price was just 79% of the original list price.

What does that means for buyers who are looking for a luxury home in Idaho Falls? It means that there are some great deals out there. Not every luxury home that is on the market is a distressed property. But there are some that are really fantastic buys. If you are looking to upgrade or buy a new luxury home in Idaho Falls, call me and let me put my experience to work for you.

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Facing Foreclosure??? There is Help for Homeowners In Trouble in Idaho Falls!

Monday, October 26th, 2009

With the recent economic troubles, it is understandable that some homeowners are having trouble making their mortgage payments. There are options out there to help! The WORST thing you can do is NOTHING. The following are some options that you may want to consider:

Refinance Homeowners who are current on their mortgage payments may be able to take advantage of today’s lower rates and refinance their current mortgage via the Home Affordable Refinance, a component of the Making Home Affordable initiative launched in early 2009. For more information on this program you can visit www.makinghomeaffordable.gov
Sell and Bring Cash to Closing Although many people today do not have the necessary cash to pay the deficiencies at closing, they may have assets that they can liquidate to cover the loss. This option enables the homeowner to protect their credit rating.
Lender Workout Lenders will often work with distressed homeowners to help them keep their homes. Some of them may forgive back payments, roll back interest rates, or possibly recast the entire loan and wrap all fees into a new fixed rate mortgage. In order to take advantage of this, you MUST call and talk to your lender. I understand that this is a very personal matter, and sometimes quite embarrassing, but it is in your best interest to contact them and see what they can do for you.
Short Sale A short sale is a situation where a homeowner owes more on their property than is likely to be produced if they sell, and the homeowner is unable to bring the cash to closing to cover the deficit. In a short sale, the bank has not yet foreclosed on the property, but the homeowner is behind in their payments. The homeowner MUST have a hardship which has caused them to fall behind in their payments. Examples of hardships include:

  • Loss of Job or Income
  • Divorce or Death of Spouse
  • Illness and medical costs
  • Natural Disasters

If you believe you may be eligible for a short sale, contact me! I have extensive experience in getting short sales approved. I have worked with many of the national and local banks and have a 100% approval rate in the shorts sales I have done.

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure A “deed in lieu” occurs when the borrower agrees to trade the property to the lender in exchange for the cancellation of the note.
Foreclosure If you are only weeks away from foreclosure, some of the above options may not be an option for you. My advice is to contact your lender IMMEDIATELY and see if they are willing to entertain any foreclosure alternatives. In a foreclosure, the bank looses too – so their best options is to work with you!
Do Nothing – Walk Away If you are simply unhappy that the value of the property is less that what you paid for it or what you owe, you may need to contact an attorney for advice. This is the worst option and can have a very detrimental affect on your credit.

If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments – remember the WORST option is to DO NOTHING. Please feel free to contact me if I can help you in any way!

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