Scottsdale Short Sales will rise! GUARAN...

Short sales are all over the Arizona as we all know. Short sales pop up in all neihborhoods in all price ranges. It is no surprise though that we tend to see more short sales in what I like to call the short sale prone areas. These areas in my mind are the Phoenix area and its outskirts (Outside the 101 Loop). I tend to believe we will start seeing more and more short sales in the Scottsdale area. I know you are asking, why, Jeff, will we see more Scottsdale short sales? More Scottsdale Short Sales Reason 1: Scottsdale homes tend to be higher priced therefor Scottsdale...

Feng Shui Coins...

I have found and added feng shui coins to my journey of feng shui exploration. I recently bought these little wonders at the Feng Shui store in Phoenix. Feng shui coins are three golden colored coins tied together with a red ribbon. You can carry them around with you (I keep them in my wallet) or you can set them at a desk in your home. Like I said, Feng shui coins are three special golden coins tied together with a red ribbon. The number 3 represents heaven man and earth united. The red ribbon symbolizes the securring of your current money while increasing your wealth....

Aurora’s Online Short Sale Updates...

I wrote post once explaining that certain banks are trying different things to make short sales go a little smoother. The influence for that post was Aurora implementing an online short sale update website. Aurora has created this new website for quicker and frankly easier short sale updates. One goes on the website, enters in their short sale loan number and some security info and your in. Well my friends, this short sale solution has not done much at all. I logged on today…. and the short sale updates where about a month old. I apologize to evryone. I know everyone...

Everyone should love this short sale sto...

So I am negotiating on a short sale with the bank First Horizon. I have only had a few short sales with them but their routine seems to be similar to the others. Anyways, after I sent in the short sale paperwork I made a few phone calls to their loss mitigation department in which the hold time exceeded a hour every time. Eventually I was able to get the short sale negotiators extension. I have called the short sale negotiator at least three times a week for the past month. Everytime I call I get Jane Doe is at lunch, Jane Doe is at break, Jane Doe is at home. Every single...

When considering a short sale…...

I realize when heading down the pre-foreclosure road you have many things to think about. There is a lot even when is comes down to short sales. In my mind, when considering any preforeclosure method, especially a short sale, you have to look at two main categories. The first main ramification when looking at short sales is the legal side. The second short sale ramification are tax issues. Short Sale Legal Ramifications to Consider: Promissory Note Banks Legally Pursuing You Anti Deficiency laws Short Sale Tax Ramifications to Consider: 1099C Mortgage Forgiveness Debt...

My Realtor Class...

I went to a Scottsdale Association of Realtors class yesterday.  I will have to admit I didn’t find the class all that interesting until the very end. At the end, a man came and spoke about being a realtor for a number of years. this man was very joyful and funny. He gave us the secrets to being a great realtor. He said: Real Estate Tip #1 : Stand Up! Stop sitting at your desk all day. Go out and meet people. Real Estate Tip #2 : Work with people you like. Real Estate Tip #3 : Work with a smaller group that you have great connections with rather than a bigger group...

Elections...

Elections were tonight. I hope everyone had a very good weekend. I promise to stop slacking on new posts. More short sale and real estate information in the days to come! Thanks for reading and have a great night. - Jeff Buettner Real Estate Wiz Kid I would like to talk to someone about my Scottsdale real...

The Switching of Short Sale Negotiators...

Sometimes people get discouraged with short sales when they really don’t need to be. A lot of times when they call in to get an update on their short sale they get told they have a new short sale negotiator. People feel as if their short sale has taken a step back. This is not always the case. These days, some banks, give you three different short sale negotiators. Short Sale Negotiator #1: The first short sale negotiator makes sure you have given them all the necessary paperwork and then orders the BPO/appraisal. Short Sale Negotiator #2: The second short sale...