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“I called the number, talked to Michael, after I had already talked to a few other realtors, but Michael was a lot more knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and did not ask me for additional money for negotiating with the bank.”
- Arsim, Short Sale, 8/23/11
“Very experienced. Michael was aware of loopholes regarding laws and bank transactions. Brittany was an absolute pleasure to work with. She always had a great attitude and got back with me ASAP.”
- Jeff, Short Sale, 5/20/11
"The Kara Homes Team supported us to the end and helped us pass the inspections and close without a flaw!!"
- Dana, Short Sale, 12/7/11
"I spent over a year with a previous company and Michael Kara had it sold and closed in less than 4 months."
- TJ, Short Sale, 11/14/11
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2012 is the Year of the Short Sale

Why are some analysts saying that 2012 is the year of the short sale?  A overwhelming number of upcoming foreclosure filings, level-headed and realistic homeowners, and forecasts of further decline in home value add up to homeowners making a business decision to short sale their home.

How to Write a Hardship Letter

You might be writing a hardship letter for any variety of reasons: loan modification, short sale, or several others.  This particular article relates to writing a short sale hardship letter, but most of the hardship letter guidelines and certainly the hardship letter sample is useful for almost any type of hardship letter.

Can I Short Sale Without Missing Mortgage Payments?

"Do I have to miss a mortgage payment to do a short sale?"  I hear this question a lot.  It's a common misconception that being late on your mortgage payment is required for short sale approval, but it simply isn't true.

Short Sales are a Win/Win/Win

According to an article in New York Times, mortgage lenders are offering cash incentives to homeowners willing to short sale.  Shed the high payment of an upside down mortgage and get paid to do it!

Increase Your Net Worth

I just saved my client $653,898.  Can your stock broker say that?  Has your financial advisor ever been able to improve your bottom line by that much in two months?  Shed your toxic assets to bolster your net worth in these tough economic times.

Kara Homes & Associates vs. Orlando's Biggest Law Firms and Brokerages

This Kara Homes & Associates Success Story showcases our strengths of customer service, teamwork, dedication and negotiation skills compared to the big law firms and brokerages with all the advertising.

Businessweek: Banks Want to Short Sale

Recently, Businessweek published an article stating that there's been a recent "dramatic shift" in banks' willingness to short sale.  In fact, these lenders are even offering incentives to homeowners to short sale their home.  Why the shift in attitude?

Obama's HARP - Home Affordable Refinance Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency's HARP program was detailed on October 24th 2011 and promises to help homeowners who's mortgages are underwater due to the current economic climate. President Obama is hoping this will help the homeowners avoid foreclosure and help stabilize the economy.