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Real Estate Terms To Know
Current market conditions have made the following terms common so I thought I would post the definitions.
Lis Pendens – A written notice that a lawsuit has been filed which concerns the title to real property or some interest in that real property. The lis pendens (or notice of pending action) is filed with the clerk of the court, certified that it has been filed, and then recorded with the county recorder. This gives notice to the defendant who owns real estate that there is a claim on the property, and the recording informs the general public (and particularly anyone interested in buying or financing the property) that there is this potential claim against it.
Short Sale – Sale of real estate in which the sale proceeds fall short of the balance owed on the property’s loan. It often occurs when a borrower cannot pay the mortgage loan on their property, but the lender decides that selling the property at a moderate loss is better than pressing the borrower. Both parties consent to the short sale process, because it allows them to avoid foreclosure, which involves hefty fees for the bank and poorer credit report outcomes for the borrowers. This agreement, however, does not necessarily release the borrower from the obligation to pay the remaining balance of the loan, known as the deficiency.
Foreclosure - The legal and professional proceeding in which a mortgagee, or other lien holder, usually a lender, obtains a court ordered termination of a mortgagor’s equitable right of redemption. Usually a lender obtains a security interest from a borrower who mortgages or pledges an asset like a house to secure the loan. If the borrower defaults and the lender tries to repossess the property, courts of equity can grant the borrower the equitable right of redemption if the borrower repays the debt. While this equitable right exists, the lender cannot be sure that it can successfully repossess the property, thus the lender seeks to foreclose the equitable right of redemption. Other lien holders can also foreclose the owner’s right of redemption for other debts, such as for overdue taxes, unpaid contractors’ bills or overdue homeowners’ association dues or assessments.
Short Sale or Long Sale?
One of my colleagues was recently on the Fox 29 News with this segment regarding an unfortunate issue with a client purchasing a short sale. Its a good information piece for buyers interested in purchasing short sales.
Tips On Selling Your Home In This Market
Courtesy of Good Morning America
National Take on January 2010 from NAR
According to NAR “Existing Home Sales-Down, Prices Steady” is the title and seems to say plenty. How does our local market compare to National Results? Check my previous post on our local market conditions.
January 2009-2010 Camden, Burlington, Gloucester County Market Comparison
CAMDEN COUNTY
Year         Sales          Inventory       Months Supply
2009Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 273 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3836 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14:1
2010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 261 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3750 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14:4
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Year         Sales          Inventory       Months Supply
2009Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 214Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3612Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 16:9
2010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 260Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3657Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14:1
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Year         Sales          Inventory       Months Supply
2009Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 135 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2300 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 17:0
2010Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 158 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2321 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 14:7
curtesy of Otteau Valuation Group, Inc.
