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Finally Some Snow for Cappy Callahan the Goldendoodle

02-12-12
Dee Nofziger
Dee  Nofziger: Real Estate Agent in Toledo, OH
Finally Some Snow for Cappy Callahan the Goldendoodle. Having brought Cappy Callahan the Goldendoodle home last May, he had yet to enjoy the fun of a NW Ohio snowstorm. Finally Mother Nature took pity on him and gave him his wish - a romp in the snow. As a real estate professional (R Squared Coach) I hear from agents all the time how the weather can interfere with their day. Appointments cancelled, cold toes in vacant properties (it's usually colder INSIDE a vacant property than OUTSIDE!), unshovelled drives and sidewalks, plus a variety of other headaches. It's nice to be able to dwell on the positive and be grateful for some white stuff for once. Take a look at Cappy having some fun ...

Real Estate--Toledo, OH--Zip Code 43617

LINDA SABO--RE/MAX Preferred Assoc. Linda Sabo--23 Years--Full Time Realtor: Real Estate Agent in Toledo, OH

Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

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Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

Real Estate--Toledo, OH--Zip Code 43606--Median List Price & Median Sale Price

LINDA SABO--RE/MAX Preferred Assoc. Linda Sabo--23 Years--Full Time Realtor: Real Estate Agent in Toledo, OH

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Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

Some sales are not immediately available from public records. As they become available, the data are updated.

Real Estate in Toledo, Ohio--Heatherdowns Area

LINDA SABO--RE/MAX Preferred Assoc. Linda Sabo--23 Years--Full Time Realtor: Real Estate Agent in Toledo, OH

Today I want to share with you the 2011 year-end results for the Heatherdowns area in South Toledo. For the year 2011 there were 291 completed sales in the Heatherdowns area.

Market Analysis Report
Property Type: Single Family Status: Sold Number of Properties: 291
LADOMBedroomsBath (Total)Approx SqftSP$/SqFtLP$/SFSP/LP %List PriceSale PriceHigh Low Average Median
609 5 3 3,166 $105.73 $111.93 130.00 $239,900 $235,000
0 2 0 592 $12.18 $11.52 57.14 $0 $15,000
136 3 2 1,570 $55.05 $59.45 93.76 $89,745 $87,504
105 3 1 1,525 $57.55 $62.24 94.41 $88,000 $83,000
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Property Category SFM
Status S
Status Change Date between 1/1/2011 - 12/31/2011
Area

023

This is compared to 261 homes sold in the Heatherdowns area in 2010. This represents an 11% increase from the year 2010 to the year 2011.

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Foreclosure and Second Properties--What Does it Mean to Buy and Bail?

LINDA SABO--RE/MAX Preferred Assoc. Linda Sabo--23 Years--Full Time Realtor: Real Estate Agent in Toledo, OH

ôBuying and bailingö refers to the act of buying a second property and allowing a first home to fall into foreclosure. Homeowners who purchase second properties in this scenario are typically ôupside downö on their primary residence, meaning they owe more on their first home than it is worth in the current market. It's likely that they had an adjustable rate mortgage and their monthly mortgage payment grew to a payment they could no longer afford. For some, an easy solution appears to be buying a second property at a depressed price with a fixed rate mortgage in order to lower their monthly mortgage payments. At the same time, they let their first home fall into foreclosure û hence the term buying and bailing.

You may wonder why a lender would loan someone money for a second property when they are already having difficulty making the mortgage payments on their first home. Typically, the buying and bailing homeowners will state in their loan applications that they intend to rent out the first property, but it should be noted that lying on a loan application constitutes fraud. Fanny M' and Freddy Mac have instituted rules to curb the practice, but it continues. In addition to fraud, homeowners could get themselves into deep water when dealing with foreclosure and second properties.

Things to Consider About Foreclosure and Second Properties

There are two different scenarios that can occur with foreclosures and second properties. The first is the buy and bail situation explained above where the homeowner buys a second property and allows the home that has been his primary residence to go into foreclosure. The second is where a homeowner has a second property, perhaps a vacation home, and allows that second property to go into foreclosure.

When a home goes into foreclosure it will be auctioned off û usually for a much lower amount than what is actually owed on the property. The difference between the amount owed and the amount received at auction is called a ôdeficiency balance.ö

How the settlement of the deficiency balance will be handled varies greatly depending on where you live and your state's laws regarding foreclosure and the enforcement of deficiency balances. In about two-thirds of U.S. states, deficiency balances are treated like all other unsecured debts, and lenders may pursue a borrower after foreclosure by seeking a deficiency judgment. This allows a lien on the second property for the amount still owed on a previous mortgage. In states such as California and Arizona there are restrictions on lenders, and they may not have that option if the original home was a primary residence.

If you have a vacation home that goes into foreclosure, and end up owing a deficiency balance after foreclosure on that second property, the lender may file a lawsuit against you to collect the debt. This could result in garnishment of your wages, levies on your bank accounts, and/or liens placed on your property, including your primary residence, depending on your state's laws relating to the enforcement of judgments.

After foreclosure, the lender, otherwise known as the judgment creditor, may be able to force the sale of your primary residence to obtain the money needed to pay off its judgment depending on the state in which you live. Judgment creditors are more likely to pursue a forced sale of your property if you have a lot of equity in your home. Therefore, if you have a substantial amount of equity in your primary residence, you may want to think long and hard before allowing a foreclosure on your second property. A consultation with an attorney specializing in real estate law is advisable before deciding to let a foreclosure on a second property to occur.

Source: http://www.homesforsalelucascounty.com/miarticles/articleid/33/