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INTEREST RATES ARE AT HISTORIC LOWS, HOME INVENTORY IS GREAT AND PRICES ARE COMPELLING!! CONTACT BARB FOSTER NOW!

Short Sales/ Foreclosure Avoidance Options

Do you know someone struggling with their mortgage payments due to an unexpected financial hardship? We are in a market like no other, and many good, hardworking homeowners are facing financial hardship due to loss of job, divorce, medical or death in family. There are options available! But time is of the essence - if you, or someone you know, is falling behind on your mortgage the foreclosure clock is already running. Doing nothing will only insure that the situation will get worse. Barb Foster has earned the CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert designation in order to help homeowners. Barb knows the 9 Foreclosure Avoidance Options, one of which is a Short Sale. Contact Barb today for a confidential assessment.

Finding a good neighborhood

Anyone will tell you that buying a home in a good neighborhood is essential. But what things go into making one neighborhood more desirable than another? Aside from an intangible feeling about a place, there are a number of qualities that set some neighborhoods apart, such as:

  • Good public schools nearby.
  • Well-maintained homes and clean public areas.
  • Close proximity to good shopping.
  • Public facilities like parks and community centers.

Doing thorough neigborhood research is critical if you truly want your home to fit your needs. Here are some basic strategies:

Call City Hall

You may like an area now, but you could feel differently if a football stadium or six-lane highway will be your future neighbor. Check with local officials on the zoning of neighborhoods and the likelihood of any substantial public projects. Large projects such as major road construction are planned years in advance.

Do the Footwork

Probably the most important step in researching neighborhoods is to get a first-hand look. Talk to residents, visit local schools, businesses, and parks, and get to know your way around. If you plan on using public transportation, see what options are available. Be sure to visit the neighborhood at several different times of day. Three quick ways to scope out a neighborhood

  • Eat at local restaurants (non-chains) to get a feel for the people.
  • Attend a community meeting.
  • Read the community newspaper for at least a week.

In the end your impression of a neighborhood will largely be an emotional reaction. By researching the facts and future of a given neighborhood, you'll ensure that your hunches are well informed.

RE/MAX of Indiana | Barb Foster, CDPE, ABR, CRS, RE/MAX 100 Inc | 3010 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545 | (574) 255-5858 | Contact Me by E-mail