Wendy Smith's Blog

Follow me
By
Real Estate Broker/Owner - Wendy Smith Real Estate
Welcome to my Blog. Since 2003 the focus of our business has been helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. In our current economy, the best solution is often a short sale. Many lenders offer incentives, modifications include principal reductions - helping homeowners create strategies to overcome financial difficulties are our specialty. We are happy to help. If you have any questions about foreclosures, short sales, selling or buying a home - Just Call Wendy!
RECENT BLOG POSTS
    Shame on Bank of America! According to a recent Bloomberg report, Bank of America eliminated U.S. positions in its appraisal division and is sending jobs to India.  Workers in Bank of America's new facilities in Bangalore, India will use checklists to ensure appraisals have been done properly...
07/18/2013
  At the risk of over-simplication, perhaps a visual might help to illustrate the parts of a short sale that is seldom seen by the buyers agent and buyers. Critical to the success of a short sale, is engaging the services an experienced Short Sale Professional. Even more critical, is the Seller'...
07/10/2013
This morning I stumbled upon a site offering an interactive quiz designed to determine if Real Estate is a good career choice.   I’ve been a Realtor for more years than I care to say (long before the Internet) but curiosity got the better of me and I started the session. It took less than an hour...
07/07/2013
I’ve kept the rain off your head; I’ve kept you warm at night.   My kitchen has served up many meals to the family and my back yard kept the children out of the streets. OK, so you’ve missed mortgage payments, maybe you lost your job or maybe sadly a divorce is imminent but… Don’t Just Walk Away!...
06/24/2013
  Wendy Smith | Wendy Smith Real Estate | (727) 452-3301 SHORT SALE in New Port Richey, FL Midland Short Sale - FHA! Fixer Upper in New Port Richey, FL - SOLD! List Date June 2012 Closed June 2013 DESCRIPTION SHORT SALE – Another Short Sale Success! Whoa! This may have been a record breaker as t...
06/20/2013
      Wendy Smith | Wendy Smith Real Estate | (727) 452-3301 SHORT SALE in New Port Richey, FL FHA Short Sale! Great Location - 2 bedroom 2 bath…..SOLD! List Date August 2012 Under Contract November 2012 Closed February 2013 DESCRIPTION SHORT SALE – Midland proved to be challenging when processi...
06/20/2013
Dear Fellow Short-Salers.... Just in case you missed the webinar a few days ago, please let me share with you that Fannie Mae short sales should get much better.   Fannie Mae apparently listened to the concerns and cries of Realtors & borrowers and instituted new guidelines designed to speed up t...
06/14/2013
    Wendy Smith | Wendy Smith Real Estate | (727) 452-3301 SHORT SALE in Pinellas Park, FL!! Wells Fargo Short Sale - HAFA! Pinellas Park Villa with Courtyard - SOLD! List Date January 2013 Under Contract February 2013 Closed May 2013 DESCRIPTION SHORT SALE – Another successful short sale closin...
05/30/2013
For many homeowners by the time the decision is made to short sale their property, the homeowner has already been dragged through the mud by the lender.  Whether it is an unsuccessful loan modification or attempts for other workout options, the lender’s focus has not been the homeowner.   Let’s a...
04/24/2013
      Wendy Smith | Wendy Smith Real Estate | (727) 452-3301 SHORT SALE in Largo, FL!! Freedom Mortgage Short Sale - FHA! Fixer Upper in Largo - SOLD! List Date September 19, 2012 Under Contract September 26, 2012 Closed December 14, 2012 DESCRIPTION SHORT SALE – Win-Win for Everyone! Freedom Mo...
04/08/2013
Rainmaker
123,949

Wendy Smith

Real Estate Advisor
smartphone(727) 452-3301
Contact The Author