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Orange County CA Property Owners Should Avoid Foreclosure Through Short Sales

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Lenders/Banks are in the business of lending money and usually don’t want to own and manage residential real estate.  When a lender/bank takes a property back through foreclosure, it’s a lengthy and expensive process (banks lose money) and results in lender/bankers … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Deals for Short Sale Buyers at Laguna Beach CA

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Laguna Beach at South Orange County has some of the most spectacular homes with ocean views ~ also some of the top deals on properties for short sale buyers who are smart and patient.   28 of the Laguna Beach homes now listed are short sale … Continue reading →

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Short Sale Offers Should be Made Uncomplicated for Lenders

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

TOP REASON that Short Sale offers should be uncomplicated for lender/lienholders: Lender/lienholders are decision makers on short sales and like to see uncomplicated and easy to approve contracts.   California has rules and forms for REALTORs® and real estate professionals to use for SHORT SALE transactions, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Laguna Beach Short Sale Listings

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

Laguna Beach is one of South Orange County’s most spectacular beach and Pacific ocean-oriented communities. Laguna Beach now has 34 short sale home listings according to the Southern California MLS, and average asking price for these properties is $1,360,000. 1.  … Continue reading →

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FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage Program Help for Home Buyers

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  FHA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage program can help some home buyers save money on utility bills. This FHA lending program would allow buyers to finance the cost of adding energy efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of an FHA purchase … Continue reading →

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Home Sellers Need Income Tax Relief After Short Sale Debt Forgiveness

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Harrison K. Long

  Home sellers should get professional tax advice and plan for possible income tax relief prior to short sale debt forgiveness by lender/lienholder. Question:  Is there relief or any tax implications on short sales?  For example, if one loses his job due to … Continue reading →

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