Miami Foreclosure: Solutions and Consequences

Within this post we're going to talk about solutions to foreclosure and the aftereffects that may occur if you decide to let the bank forcefully take back your property. We'll go over subject to, short sales, straight purchases and a number of other options.

So, your property in Miami is in foreclosure and you're desperately searching for a solution. Hopefully I may have the chance to bestow upon you several solutions that will help you and your family survive the storm.

Foreclosure can have ruinous effects on personal and business credit for as much as 7 to 10 years. Some say letting a foreclosure transpire is worse than going into bankruptcy. Perhaps it has something to do with the 'American Dream' of having a home and letting get repossessed. Back between the years of 2006 and 2010 everyone and their dog was loosing their house. Fortunately that does not need to be you.

If your Miami house does actually enter into foreclosure you might be facing several issues. The first is the most obvious fact; your credit score will plummet about 450 points and the foreclosure entry will remain on your credit for 7 to 10 years. After you loose your home it will be VERY hard to obtain another or even rent an apartment. I'm sure you don't like the idea of being homeless or living with friends and relatives. In addition to that, the bank may come after you for what is called a deficiency judgment. This occurs when your property sells at auction, after it has been reclaimed, for short of what you owe. So if your mortgage is $200k and your property sold for only $100k at the courthouse steps, then you're liable for the remaining $100,000. The bank can garnish your wages and seize any assets you obtain until the $100,000 is paid off. Yes, it does seem very draconian but that's how the system works. Banks these days have too much power and you're much better off discovering a solution instead of twiddling one's thumbs.

Speaking of solutions, you can always sell your property before the auction date. By doing this there will be no deficiency judgment and your credit will be salvaged where you'll have the chance to move on with your life much sooner than 7 to 10 years. If you have equity, you can sell your Miami house very quickly to a person just like myself where you can close in as little as 20 days. You'll be guided throughout the entire process from beginning to end and you won't have to bother with any step of the procedure to sell your home.

You can also check out a solution called a 'Short Sale.' This solution takes longer than 20 days but is still worth it. If you owe more on your home than its worth, the mortgage balance can possibly be negotiated down and your property sold with little effect to your credit and in many cases, you won't have to worry about the bank coming after you for the remaining balance.

We can also do something called a 'Subject To' takeover. This solution involves the buyer, me, taking control of your payments and/or bringing them current and taking the property ownership from that point on relieving you of any worries or responsibilities. This is also a good solution if you owe exactly what the property is worth or a little more and you wish to maintain stellar credit by keeping the mortgage current but you no longer want to own the residential property or house in Miami.

If you'd like to learn more about how you can stop foreclosure you can always call me at 305-349-3231.

North Miami Short Sales Professional

Short sales are still in an abundance here in North Miami. I have been doing short sales for about the past decade and I know every single detail about them I know that most banks don't have an interest in helping the home owner or anyone involved in the process. I have also seen that Short Sales negotiated with banks such as Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo are among the toughest to complete. These larger bank are getting greedier by the day. The short sale payoff letters come in at or above market value of you don't know what you're doing.

Having an experienced Short Sale professional on your side is the difference between night and day! Not only will a short sale be negotiated on your behalf but there will be legal defenses taking place against the bank's lis pendis law suite. The battle will be fought on two fronts. We don't want to beg the big banks for a short sale discount without having a gun in hand!

I've been able to get foreclosures in North Miami dismissed while working on short sale files. How do I do this you ask? With years and years of experience thats how! I have a team that knows the ins and outs of the real estate legal system and can pretty much get the judge to do anything.

When the banks such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase and Suntrust see that they won't be able to take the property back from a poor defenseless homeowner seeking relief, then they're willing to negotiate and compromise. It is only at the point when your enemy sees that he or she will loose the battle when they are willing to help. Otherwise, asking for help with a whimper will only ruin your credit and leave you in an unfortunate situation.

When you're looking to avoid foreclosure you must always keep in mind ways in which you can get the system to work for you in a smart and professional manner. Don't try to cheat the system of Short Sales, just work with it so that it can work in your favor. If for any reason you're not sure how the system works, please consult a professional like me.

I've been purchasing homes, helping homeowners avoid foreclosure, dealing with banks and even training others on how to get into the real estate business for years. My speciality is creative Real Estate solutions for you and your family.

CLIENT CASE - VANESSA

My first deal was a Short Sale back in 2007. This was actually given to me as a referral from one of my apprentices. Yes, at the time I was engaged in teaching others how to start and run a successful Real Estate business. Yes, I'm still doing that and if you'd like more information on how you can get involved feel free to contact me about it.

Anyway, Vanessa was a victim of loan fraud which was running rampant at the time. She purchased a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom condo for $425,000 in Normandy Isle, Miami Beach. This was considered a norm at the time but today that same unit is worth about $45,000. Who knew how far prices would have dropped in only 7 years.

When I approached her she had no idea how she was going to handle her new debt of half a million dollars. During this time the markets was already beginning to collapse. I was able to negotiate the loan down to $126,000.00 and purchase the property myself. 

After the ordeal was over Vanessa was able to get her financial life back in order and start fresh with a clear mind WITHOUT a foreclosure mark on her credit. This deal produced several more referrals in the same apartment complex hence I was able to help several more property owners in the same way I was able to help Vanessa. 

Eventually a developer purchased the entire building, demolished it and started a new project around the middle of 2013. By that time everyone had already been short sold or foreclosed on (if they hadn't called me.)

The experience is one that I'll never forget as this has allowed me to break through to the pre-foreclosure and short sale markets of South Florida. Since 2007 I've helped a countless amounts of property and home owners out of bad situations. The convenience of being able to work with a competent buyer who is able to purchase a property in cash within a very short time is priceless. The ability to avoid the lengthy process of listing a property with a Realtor and waiting for it to sell should be avoided like the plague especially if you know that you've got to receive cash quickly or move into a new location within a short time frame. 

It does not matter what your situation is, I can always find a way to help. Even if you're not interested in selling and want to STAY in your home and STOP or prolong the foreclosure as long as possible - I can still help you. All you have to do is pick up the phone and make a short, simple and sweet call to (786) 231 9362.

What I do, I do for you.