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November 11th 2009 Real Estate Agent/Realtor tip #4 " Know the Scoop of the Home Buyer Tax Credit " Bloomfield Hills, MI

11-06-09
Mike Sher

As buyer's agent we need to know the answers to the Home buyer tax credit Frequently Asked Questions. It is very embarrassing if your buyer knows more about the changes in your profession then you do. Please see the below NAR FAQ Sheet for the Home buyer Tax Credit Changes.

READ it NOW!!! I assure you in today's instant messaging world, your buyer knows about these changes 10 seconds after they happen.

Happy house hunting.

Mike Sher, Max Broock, Bloomfield/Birmingham Michigan

(248) 644-4700 x242, mike@mikerealtor.com

Homebuyer tax credit Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer Real Estate Agent/Realtor tip #3 "Know The (New) Home Buyer Tax Credit Changes"Birmingham, MI

11-06-09
Mike Sher

Great news for all of you Buyers & Sellers!!! The Home Buyer Tax Credit is out and looks great.

Buyers:

  • Starts December 1st 2009 to April 30th 2010
  • $8000 for 1st time home buyers
  • $6500 for current homeowners
    • Current homeowners "Must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the 8 previous years."
  • Must have contract to purchase by 4/3/2010
  • Must close by 7/1/2010
  • Income limits:
    • $125,000 single income
    • $225,000 married

Sellers:

  • More buyers are going to be in the market to buy your home.
  • Reduced inventories will raise sale prices
  • less foreclosures

Read below for more details below from NAR

Homebuyer Tax Credit

Mike Sher, CDPE: http://hosted.cdpe.com/MikeRealtor/ Office: (248) 644-4700x242 Fax :(248) 499-1020

4120 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

E-mail:mike@mikerealtor.com

CDPE (Certified Distress Property Expert) MCAR,

Short Sale Trainer Max Brook and Real Estate One Short Sale Specialist.

The Mike Realtor Team Blog - Metro Detroit/Oakland County Servicing in Southeast Oakland County, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Canton, Clawson, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Northville, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Plymouth, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, etc.

Short Sale Realtor Successful Pre-Foreclosure Sale Profile #3, Royal Oak MI, Mike Sher, Max Broock

10-29-09
Mike Sher

This is a Royal Oak Short Sale that I listed and closed. My seller needed to sell. He was stuck in a predator loan with a very high monthly payment. The balance of this loan was so high; I don't know how the borrowers could have qualified. The loan was a no doc, stated income "liar loan". The fees on the refinance were so high it was criminal.

The seller could not afford the loan in the first place and with the economic downturn he was certain to be foreclosed on. The Seller and Buyer were both thrilled by my services. Without a Short Sale, the seller would have been foreclosed on. This would result in years of debt and probable litigation.

PROFILE:

Location: Downtown, Royal Oak, MI

Type: Duplex 1930's, great location.

Condition: Need of some repair. Also need a variance to keep the multi-family zoning.

Lender #1: Homecomings Financial

Amount Owed: 310,000

Sold Price: $195,000

Negotiation time: 2 month

Amount owed by seller post closing: zero

Seller's out of pocket costs: 0

Hardship: loss of income, failing business and need to reduce expenses.

Happy Seller, Happy Buyer and One less Foreclosure in Michigan.

Call me, I can help

Sell My Home to Stop Foreclosure Now

Mike Sher

Office: (248) 644-4700x242 Fax :(248) 499-1020
4120 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
E-mail: mike@mikerealtor.com

Blog/Profile: http://activerain.com/mikerealtor Web: www.mikerealtor.com

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesher CDPE: http://hosted.cdpe.com/MikeRealtor/

he Mike Realtor Team Blog - Metro Detroit/Oakland County

Servicing in Southeast Oakland County, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Canton, Clawson, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Northville, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Plymouth, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, etc. We worked with: Bank of America, Country Wide, HSBC, EverHome, Litton, GMAC, Chase, Wells Fargo, Flagstar, Fifth Third, Charter One, Comerica, Am Trust, US Bank, National City

But, We Can Help!

This is a competitive real estate market. If you have to sell and can not, perhaps it is time to look at a Short Sale. The Mike Realtor Team has performed dozens of Short Sales for professionals who have lost their job, income has declined, medical problems, relocation, retirement, divorce, loss of spouse, unable to make ends meet, or other reasons not listed.

Short Sale Real Estate Agent, Mike Sher Successful Pre-Foreclosure Sold Profile #2, Novi MI

10-16-09
Mike Sher

This is a Novi Short Sale that I listed and closed. My sellers needed to sell. They were both affected by the economic downturn and were unable to continue paying for their monthly mortgage payments. Their incomes were reduced to more then half of what they were making at the time the mortgage was originated. The Sellers were thrilled with my services. Without a Short Sale, they would have been foreclosed on. This would result in years of debt and probable litigation.

Some Homes have become an anchor that prevents the owner from progressing with the rest of their lives. A SHORT SALE can cut the rope which allows the seller to move on to a brighter future with out the baggage of the past.

PROFILE:

Location: Island Lake Orchards, Novi, MI

Type: 2006 Toll Brother's Single Family Home, 3814 Sqft, 4 bed, 3.1 bath, basement and garage

Condition: Fantastic with granite counter tops, remodeled baths and more.

Lender #1: Country Wide/Bank of America

Amount Owed: $634,000

Lender #2: Community Choice Credit Union

Amount Owed: $90,000

Sold Price: $490,000

List Date: 02/07/2009

Closed Date 09/02/2009

Negotiation time: 2 month

Amount owed by seller post closing: Promissory note on the 2nd lien.

Seller's out of pocket costs: 0

Hardship: loss of income, failing business and need to reduce expenses.

Happy Seller, Happy Buyer and One less Foreclosure in Michigan.

Call me, I can help

Sell My Home to Stop Foreclosure Now

Mike Sher

Office: (248) 644-4700x242 Fax :(248) 499-1020
4120 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
E-mail: mike@mikerealtor.com

Blog/Profile: http://activerain.com/mikerealtor Web: www.mikerealtor.com

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesher CDPE: http://hosted.cdpe.com/MikeRealtor/

he Mike Realtor Team Blog - Metro Detroit/Oakland County

Servicing in Southeast Oakland County, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Canton, Clawson, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Northville, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Plymouth, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, etc. We worked with: Bank of America, Country Wide, HSBC, EverHome, Litton, GMAC, Chase, Wells Fargo, Flagstar, Fifth Third, Charter One, Comerica, Am Trust, US Bank, National City

But, We Can Help!

This is a competitive real estate market. If you have to sell and can not, perhaps it is time to look at a Short Sale. The Mike Realtor Team has performed dozens of Short Sales for professionals who have lost their job, income has declined, medical problems, relocation, retirement, divorce, loss of spouse, unable to make ends meet, or other reasons not listed.

Max Broock Short sale Real Estate Agent Tip #27, Great Short Sale Website For Consumers http://hosted.cdpe.com/MikeRealtor/, Bloomfield/Birmingham,

10-11-09
Mike Sher

Here is a great site to evaluate if you are a good candidate for a Short Sale. You will find great content like:

  1. Foreclosures solutions
  2. Short Sale explanation
  3. FAQ's about Short Sales
  4. Under resources you will find 3 reports
    1. Options and Solutions
    2. Foreclosure Vs. Short Sale
    3. 7 Short Sale Myths
  5. Plus on the right side of the screen you will find a report on:
    1. Understand your options and learn what you can do next.

Both of the links below will get you to the site. Call me if you have any questions or need my help.

Sell My Home to Stop Foreclosure Now

http://hosted.cdpe.com/MikeRealtor/

Mike Sher

Office: (248) 644-4700x242 Fax :(248) 499-1020
4120 Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
E-mail: mike@mikerealtor.com

Blog/Profile: http://activerain.com/mikerealtor Web: www.mikerealtor.com

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesher CDPE: http://hosted.cdpe.com/MikeRealtor/

he Mike Realtor Team Blog - Metro Detroit/Oakland County

Servicing in Southeast Oakland County, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Canton, Clawson, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Northville, Novi, Pleasant Ridge, Plymouth, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, etc. We worked with: Bank of America, Country Wide, HSBC, EverHome, Litton, GMAC, Chase, Wells Fargo, Flagstar, Fifth Third, Charter One, Comerica, Am Trust, US Bank, National City

But, We Can Help!

This is a competitive real estate market. If you have to sell and can not, perhaps it is time to look at a Short Sale. The Mike Realtor Team has performed dozens of Short Sales for professionals who have lost their job, income has declined, medical problems, relocation, retirement, divorce, loss of spouse, unable to make ends meet, or other reasons not listed.