Short sales are becoming an increasingly larger portion of the real estate market here in the Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Mesa areas, with short sale closings accounting for 21% of all closings in April of 2010, up from 9% in April of 2009. There were 34 successful short sales closed this April with price ranges from $600,000-1.65m. We are seeing a clear trend that more luxury homes and real estate are entering the distressed market.
The Scottsdale and Phoenix Luxury home market has been affected by rising interest rates on jumbo loans, limited loan availability, and increasingly strict requirements in qualifying for mortgages. According to the National Association of Realtors, inventory on homes priced above $750,000 has risen from 18 months supply in 2007 to a 40-month supply in 2009. NAR also reported that the foreclosure rate on jumbo loans was nearly double the rate on conforming loans ($417,000 and below).
The sluggish economy, lack of opportunities to refinance, the growing inventory of luxury homes, and fewer qualified buyers has created a titanic problem for luxury homeowners who need to sell but can't.
Where do these luxury property owners facing these scenarios turn to?
There are government programs to help homeowners in distress including the HAMP for loan modifications, and HAFA for short sales. Property Owners with higher loan balances may not qualify for these programs, but most servicers are willing to follow similar processes to minimize losses. Historically a short sale will cost a bank an average of $40,000 to foreclose rather than short sale, which includes legal costs, depreciation, and carrying costs. This FREE help is available to residents of Scottsdale and Phoenix facing foreclosure.
It is essential for homeowners to know their strategies, and should contact a real estate broker who is well versed with the foreclosure process, government programs, anti-deficiency laws, and short sales. I have created a website with FREE information for homeowners on alternatives to losing your property to foreclosure, and am always here to answer any questions or concerns.
The Scottsdale and Phoenix Luxury home market has been affected by rising interest rates on jumbo loans, limited loan availability, and increasingly strict requirements in qualifying for mortgages. According to the National Association of Realtors, inventory on homes priced above $750,000 has risen from 18 months supply in 2007 to a 40-month supply in 2009. NAR also reported that the foreclosure rate on jumbo loans was nearly double the rate on conforming loans ($417,000 and below).
The sluggish economy, lack of opportunities to refinance, the growing inventory of luxury homes, and fewer qualified buyers has created a titanic problem for luxury homeowners who need to sell but can't.
Where do these luxury property owners facing these scenarios turn to?
There are government programs to help homeowners in distress including the HAMP for loan modifications, and HAFA for short sales. Property Owners with higher loan balances may not qualify for these programs, but most servicers are willing to follow similar processes to minimize losses. Historically a short sale will cost a bank an average of $40,000 to foreclose rather than short sale, which includes legal costs, depreciation, and carrying costs. This FREE help is available to residents of Scottsdale and Phoenix facing foreclosure.
It is essential for homeowners to know their strategies, and should contact a real estate broker who is well versed with the foreclosure process, government programs, anti-deficiency laws, and short sales. I have created a website with FREE information for homeowners on alternatives to losing your property to foreclosure, and am always here to answer any questions or concerns.
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