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Don't Get Caught Short When Buying a Home Patience is key when considering a short sale When buying a home, should you consider a short sale? Lets first talk about how a home sale becomes a shor…

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Sometimes losing a home is just the beginning of the pain

Sometimes losing a home is just the beginning of the pain By Harvey S. Jacobs As if losing one's home in a foreclosure or short sale were not already sufficiently traumatic, many former homeowner…

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BBT Real Estate Group, LLC was founded in 2006 by CEO Brian Turner. The company is affiliated with Keller Williams Preferred Properties and provide real estate services to individuals interested in buying and/or selling real estate, educational and online services.

As the Short Sale Guru, I am able to negotiate the best Short Sale deals for all of our clients, which gives us a 100 percent repeat and referral rate, illustrating that superior service is appreciated. We educate our clients on the Short Sale process so they can make informed decisions and always help them to see the big picture in terms of how each property functions as an investment as well as a home.

Contact the Short Sale Guru via email at shortsales@bbtrealestategroup.com. We are ready to turn your real estate dreams into reality with the best in service, knowledge, information, experience and commitment.

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ONE IN FOUR BORROWERS IS UNDERWATER

Lenders want to avoid foreclosure wherever possible that’s why they’re accepting more short sales everyday in an effort to eliminate unnecessary foreclosures. This is great news for homeowners facing financial distress. Let us show you how and help you evaluate your options and get you back on track to a secure financial future.
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Maryland bill provides foreclosure mediation for homeowners

Maryland bill provides foreclosure mediation for homeowners



By Ovetta Wiggins








Beginning this summer, Maryland homeowners at risk of losing their properties will have another option to stave off foreclosure.



The Maryland General Assembly this week approved a mediation program that will give homeowners a chance to meet wit
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Posted on August 27, 2010 at 10:00am —

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Should you cut your losses (Short Sales)

A new real estate algorithm: Cut your losses

Balancing the 'short sale'


By Scott Cousins











When it comes to mortgage payments, conventional wisdom says there's a simple algorithm about cash flow: If you don't have enough, your home is in real danger. And if you owe more than your home is worth - known as "
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Posted on August 18, 2010 at 7:59pm —

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Borrowers underwater on their mortgages reach 20%

20% of mortgages are underwater

by Les Christie









More than 20% of the nation's mortgage borrowers owe more than their homes are worth.

At 21.5% for the third quarter, it is a small improvement over the previous quarter, when 23.3% of loans were underwater, according to real estate website Zillow.com.



This so-called negative equi
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Posted on August 9, 2010 at 7:30am —

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Why short sale after bankruptcy?

Why short sale after bankruptcy?
By CYNTHIAA. RIDDELL






Many homeowners are watching their real estate values decline yet their mortgage balance remain the same.

The challenging real estate market and a high unemployment rate have forced many ho

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Posted on July 27, 2010 at 9:30am —

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Maryland bill provides foreclosure mediation for homeowners By Ovetta Wiggins Beginning this summer, Maryland homeowners at risk of losing their properties will have another option to stave off foreclosure. The Maryland General Assembly this…
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Short sales are in high demand in this down economy. They have become commonplace amongst listing agents, and can present quite a bargain for the savvy househunter who knows where to look. But they are also a complex and complicated transaction that…
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Don't Get Caught Short When Buying a Home Patience is key when considering a short sale When buying a home, should you consider a short sale? Lets first talk about how a home sale becomes a short sale . A short sale takes place when the seller'…
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A new real estate algorithm: Cut your losses Balancing the 'short sale' By Scott Cousins When it comes to mortgage payments, conventional wisdom says there's a simple algorithm about cash flow: If you don't have enough, your home is in real dan…
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20% of mortgages are underwater by Les Christie http://www.mortgage-foreclosure.org/news/1-in-4-us-mortgages-are-underwater_files/underwater2.jpg&t=1"> More than 20% of the nation's mortgage borrowers owe more than their homes are worth. At 21.…
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Why short sale after bankruptcy?By CYNTHIAA. RIDDELL Many homeowners are watching their real estate values decline yet their mortgage balance remain the same.The challenging real estate market and a high unemployment rate have forced many homeowners…
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Stop Pre-foreclosure Fears with Short Sales by Real Estate Zoo Are you behind on your mortgage payments? Can’t catch up with the bills no matter what you do? Is the bank sending you letters that say your home loan is in pre-foreclosure? Don’t…
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Why Americans Get Ripped Off on Mortgage Loans By James R. Hagerty You might think that Americans would have learned over the past few years that home mortgages can be dangerous products, to be approached warily, only after careful study and…
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New Rules May Speed Up Short SalesSarah Buduson Reporter, KPHO.com The U.S. government launched a new program Monday to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. HAFA, or Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, gives banks and borrowers in…
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Short Sale to Avoid Home Foreclosure – Best Way to Stop Foreclosures? by StockMarketsReview.com Individuals that find themselves in such drastic financial circumstances often honestly believe that foreclosure proceedings may be inevitable and s…
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Don't foreclose! Do a short saleBy Les Christie This Virginia home was sold in a short sale. A new government program will make these transactions more common. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Short sales are the hottest thing going in the distressed…
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