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BULK REO Investments

The United States is seeing more and more foreclosures than it has ever experienced before. Investors in real estate are picking up on this new venture to profit from an extremely profitable new opportunity.

‘Bulk REO Investing' is the name of the new strategy, and it's captured the attention of many real estate investors out there.

The basis of the Bulk REO business is foreclosures, so let's examine the forclosure process now.

As a borrower becomes increasingly behind in his/her mortgage, the lender regularly calls and writes the borrower with default warnings and threats. The lender directs the imminent timing of the actual foreclosure proceedings. The ‘pre-foreclosure' time starts with filing of foreclosure paperwork and concludes at public auction.

The defaulted property is ultimately auctioned, which completes the foreclosure process. If the property is not purchased at auction, ownership goes back to the original lender. The designation of ‘REO' (Real Estate Owned) is then attached to the foreclosed property.

Local real estate agents are usually used to resale REO properties at retail price to the general public. However, REO properties are now frequently sold for far less than their book value. Lenders are willing to do this in exchange for the buyer's agreement to purchase a ‘package' of REO's rather than a single property.

One of the best ways to take advantage of Bulk REO Investing opportunities is with a regarded source of funding. Some sources of funding for these transactions are: personal funds, hard money lenders, commercial lenders and non-conventional sources such as private investors and hedge funds.

Are you an investor looking to purchase BULK REO? Contact us for more information!

INVEST IN ARIZONA FROM CANADA!

Invest in Arizona from Canada!

Buying Arizona Real Estate from Canada could not be a better idea! Whether you plan on buying to hold and sell in 5 years, or are buying to enjoy a wonderful winter paradise home! Arizona’s real estate market is as hot as the summer! Sure our summer's can be a bit rough, but enjoying drinks and dinner on a patio in December is worth it! Arizona Real Estate prices are at an ALL time LOW!


You probably have a few things to think about and many questions that need answering: (Where do I purchase, what is the crime rate, what neighborhoods are best, and probably many more!) Buying a home even minute’s from where you currently live can be an overwhelming task, buying in another country can seem impossible!

MVP Realty Team specializes in Arizona Canadian Investment homes; Mark McIntyre has been specializing in investments for over 20 years! Our Team of Arizona Canadian Home Investor Specialist welcomes the opportunity to guide you through the process. The purchase process from abroad can be a seamless, flawless enjoyable adventure with the help and guidance of our skilled team! Contact us today for in depth market analysis that includes crime rate statistics, school reviews, and more!

Short Sale your home for FREE! The bank pays our commision! YOU pay nothing! Save your credit and sanity!

With the state of the economy being what it is today more people are being forced to make a decision about selling their home through a Short Sale or going through the painful ordeal of a foreclosure. Are you like many other American’s out there wishing you could just find sanity in a pill form? Unfortunately I haven’t found the answer or solution to that….

Closing A Short Sale in 30-90 DAYS. YES 30 DAYS! Don’t believe us?

We have sold over 300 Homes email us if you would like to see the list.

A Short Sale simply stated is listing your home at today’s market value or even slightly less which is commonly known as being upside down. The lender then must agree to accept this as full payment of the loan even though more is owed on the mortgage and it is not guaranteed this will happen.

This being said, a homeowner may ask why they should consider a Short Sale and there is one answer which is your Credit Score. In the past the homeowner had to be behind in payments before a Short Sale was even looked at but that has changed. Though it is difficult to negotiate a Short Sale when your payments are current it can be done. A Short Sale does NOT affect your credit rating in a negative way; it is the late payments and foreclosures that knock your score down. A foreclosure will generally take 200 to 300 points off your credit report and you will not be able to obtain a home loan for anywhere between 24 to 72 months; it usually is in the 5 to 7 year range before you will be able to obtain any type of decent interest rate.

If you are fortunate enough to be able to negotiate a Short Sale before you fall behind on your mortgage payments you will be able to obtain a loan just as though nothing has happened. Most people find themselves behind in payments before trying to make the painful decision on what to do next. If you are behind 90 days and get your home sold through a Short Sale rather than letting it go to foreclosure you should be able to obtain a home loan within 24 months which is certainly much better than the 5 – 7 years for a foreclosure. Again, if you are able to do a Short Sale before falling behind in your payments you credit reports stays intact. It is difficult knowing that you are not going to profit by dollars in the pocket from the sale of your home but being able to protect your credit score is an investment in the future.

Mark McIntyre and Keller Williams Arizona Realty will be able to help you with the many questions you have regarding listing your home as a Short Sale. There is a lot to negotiate with lenders when selling your home this way and Evan can make this as smooth a transaction as possible... Save your time and energy! You will help keep your sanity and your credit! 2 things that right now seem to be hard to find in this market!

ARIZONA HUD COUNSELING AGENCIES

ARIZONA HUD COUNSELING AGENCIES

  • NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF SOUTHWESTERN MARICOPA COUNTY
  • SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA GOVERNMENTS ORGANIZATION
  • COMMUNITY ACTION HUMAN RESOURCES AGENCY
  • BOTHANDS, INC.
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
  • NAVAJO PARTNERSHIP FOR HOUSING, INCORPORATED
  • GENESIS HOUSING SERVICES
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ARIZONA, INC
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • HOUSING OUR COMMUNITIES
  • SPRINGBOARD - MESA
  • CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA - NOGALES
  • NOGALES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
  • ACORN HOUSING, PHOENIX, AZ
  • ADMINISTRATION OF RESOURCES AND CHOICES
  • ARIZONA LATINO COMMISSION
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST PHONE CENTER - HPF AFFILIATE
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST PHONE CENTER, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, DIVISION OF MMI
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • CENTRAL ARIZONA SHELTER SERVICES
  • CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, INCORPORATED
  • CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA, PHOENIX
  • CITY OF PHOENIX NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT
  • COMMUNITY HOUSING RESOURCES OF ARIZONA
  • GREATER PHOENIX URBAN LEAGUE
  • LABOR'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY
  • NACA (NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA) PHOENIX, AZ
  • NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF PHOENIX
  • TAKE CHARGE AMERICA
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • COMITE DE BIEN ESTAR, INC.
  • CAMPESINOS SIN FRONTERAS
  • HOUSING AMERICA CORPORATION
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • GREENPATH, INC.
  • NEWTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
  • ADMINISTRATION OF RESOURCES AND CHOICES
  • CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SO. ARIZONA,INC. DBA PIO DECIMO CENTER
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, DIVISION OF MMI
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI
  • CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA-TUCSON
  • FAMILY HOUSING RESOURCES
  • THE PRIMAVERA FOUNDATION, INC.
  • TMM FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
  • TUCSON URBAN LEAGUE
  • OLD PUEBLO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  • NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
  • CCCS SOUTH WEST, A DIVISION OF MMI

FHA APPROVAL CONDO LAW

FHA CONDO LENDING

Under revised guidelines effective October 1, 2009, the FHA is implementing a new approval process for condominiums to be eligible for FHA / HUD financing. Under the new guidelines, the spot approval process will no longer be available, and approvals expire every two years. Click here to see a copy of the HUD Notice.

- Historically, to utilize HUD / FHA financing, a condominium could, under certain circumstances, receive “spot approval” for lending with HUD / FHA, or the association was required prepare and submit a comprehensive package of materials for consideration for “permanent” approval.

- Under the October 1, 2009 guidelines, FHA will allow lenders to determine project eligibility, review project documentation, and certify compliance with the National Housing Act requirements. We expect lenders will approach association boards and managers, asking for certain information, certifications, and even legal opinions regarding compliance with certain legal requirements.

- If a condominium is not on the FHA-approved list, or has lost its approval because it underwent repairs or litigation, or for some other reason, the board of directors may wish to consider applying for approval (or re-approval).