Heather Fitzgerald, REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate

I have spent the last two days calling all the big banks on all of our Short Sales. When I didn't get any response or answers, and believe me, persistence, aggressiveness and tenacity are my middle name when something makes sense, I called HUD, MGIC and FNMA for assistance on these files. When I left last night, I was saddened by the lack of progress I have felt in the last couple of weeks. I had tears in my eyes as I left last night from the lack of forward motion, with all the energy I have expended getting someone to move forward on these files.

To put the amount of energy that I expend to get things done for our clients on these files in perspective, we have approximately a 90% success rate in getting our short sales to the closing table. I see blog posts out there where the national statistics are around 50%. Ours would be a 99% success rate if we were pickier about some of the listings that we accept, ie. unmotivated clients, values, etc.

When I left last night, I had to look at the letter our client on my closing last week wrote to us, thanking us for the diligence in getting her file closed. She lost her husband and has nothing.

So while I have been extremely down in the last couple of weeks, especially the last two days, I have tried to remind myself that GOD blessed me with a special gift of persistence, tenacity and if funneled in the right way, the sky is the limit. More importantly, I am reminded that I am blessed to have these listings, a roof over my head, a job, money in the bank and food on the table, as those are no longer a given in this country for most.

I also immensely enjoy going to Katerina's blog, where I see it is okay to be human, passionate, tender and yet aggressive. It is where I go to get uplifted.

I love Active Rain, because I get to be uplifted, educated, softened, humbled, appreciated and much much more!

The Children's Museum Guild's Haunted House is October 16th-31st. For more information, visit childrensmuseum.org. Tickets are available there and at Marsh. Hours may vary for Haunted House. Call 317-334-322, and press 4 for more information!

If you are new to the area and looking for a home to buy, give us a call today: 317.885.8858

Heather Fitzgerald

Indiana Wineries:

Do you love your wineries? New to Indy?

Here is a list of some Wineries in Central Indiana:

Mallow Run Winery-6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville, 317-422-1556

Grape Inspirations Winery-1307 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel, 317-705-9463

Chateau Thomas Winery-6291 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, 317-837-WINE

Easley Winery-205 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, 317-636-4516

Ferrins Fruit Winery-89 First Avenue SW, Carmel, 317-566-WINE

Buck Creek Winery-11747 Indian Creek Road South, Indianapolis, 862-WINE

Simmons Winery-8111 E. County Road 450 N, Columbus-812-546-0091

If you are new to Indianapolis and looking to find your new home, keep our team in mind for your Indianapolis and surrounding counties Real Estate needs!

Heather

www.SmithFitzgeraldTeam.com

317.885.8858

Are we being HOSED? You be the JUDGE.

I have to preface this by saying, I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat. There is a right way and a wrong way of watching out for "We the People". No politician was elected to watch out solely for his/her interests and special interests.

YOU are elected to watch out for US. YOU SHOULD NOT BE IN A POSITION OF POWER WITHIN OUR GOVERNMENT WITHOUT WATCHING OUT FOR OUR BEST INTERESTS, OR YOU NEED TO RESIGN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take a look at some of these links, and feel free to share some others so we can get educated!

The Great American Bubble

Get ready America, as we are not going to remain on top if we allow all of this to continue.

America's Economy not on top anymore.

Madoff and the SEC

It is time we American's buckle down, appreciate what we do have, and FIGHT FOR IT instead of letting this Elitist SELF SERVING Club foolishly squander away our money and AMERICA.

Photo by: Playing with Hose by Charlie Lawrence, on Flickr

Perhaps REO agents will be catching the next wave of foreclosures afterall?

Check out the article from Default Servicing News:

http://www.dsnews.com/index.php/home/news_story/-999/-1/

http://www.johnsoncountysheriff.com/sales/default.asp


Look at the Sheriff's Sales that were cancelled from January of this year through March/April of this year. There is inventory yet to be put out on the market unless all of these homeowners received loan modifications and other things to straighten out their financial situation. While this would be absolutely wonderful for the families, the odds are not that each found new jobs or received loan modifications, and yet the majority of these properties are not yet back on the market. How are cancelled Sheriff's Sales at being filtered back into listings in your areas?

About the Author: The above info regarding Indiana Foreclosures was provided by: Heather Fitzgerald, who has over 15 years of experience in real estate, title insurance, and lending that can be put to work for you. Heather can be reached by phone at 317-885-8858. Thinking of selling your home or buying your next home? We can help you with this. I service the following areas: Greenwood IN, Indianapolis IN, Franklin IN, Whiteland IN, Mooresville IN, Martinsville IN, Avon IN, Carmel IN, Westfield IN and surrounding areas. Check more properties at no obligation: http://www.SmithFitzgeraldTeam.com

Copyright © 2009 By Heather Fitzgerald-Perhaps REO Agents will be catching the second save of foreclosures. All Rights Reserved. Pictures courtesy of Flickr.