It's been a while since we've had a short sale update.  We were expecting to have a final answer on July 5th.  Today is August 4th, so I am hoping today or tomorrow we will get our YES!!!! finally. 

In the last month, a third appraisal was done and resubmitted to the lender for approv...

I have been anxious to write about all the new ideas and things we want to incorporate in the new casa.  I've had so much going on, I haven't been able to compose my thoughts and actually write anything until today.

I've collected some fabulous ideas for outdoor living areas.  I ho...

Good news again!
The latest email we received states that the bank is ordering an appraisal to confirm the price on the (BPO) Broker Price Opinion that was done to determine the value of the home.  The appraisal is more accurate and detailed. 

The appraisal will be ordered tomorrow and...

We are getting closer…
I received a message from the attorney today, “As of today the bank has the file in for final review.  We cannot get any further updates.  All documents were received and the offer was good according to the person I spoke to."  Good news, right????  My...

It has been almost seven months since we first submitted a contract for the purchase of our new casa.  I am a realtor, I know short sales take time, but this has taken sooooooo long!!! 

"A short sale is the process by which a homeowner can sell a house for less money th...