Wow, what a week it’s been! Our Gregory Real Estate Group leader Matt Gregory, Broker Associate also with Keller Williams VIP Properties, appeared at our local Santa Clarita KHTS Hometown Radio Station on the Don & Gino radio show. Watch this great video of the recorded session here and read below to learn more:

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Santa Clarita Short Sale Expert, Matt Gregory was part of a local Santa Clarita team of short sale expert guests that provided listeners with timely, and valuable information, relevant to the Santa Clarita Valley and real estate market. The other guests that appeared on the program were Amy Sturton an expert short sale negotiator with Real Pro Advantage, & Steve Corn of Newhall Escrow. Santa Clarita Bankruptcy Attorney Lou Esbin also called in to round out the team of experts contributing to the show. The program was sponsored by Skyline Financial and on behalf of real estate professionals everywhere, we wish to thank them for their support. It’s radio shows like this that provide the Santa Clarita listeners with inside information they need to make critical decisions about their real estate needs. We also want to thank the wonderful hosts of the show, Don Goettling and Gino Fronti. Don and Gino did a great job and many have commented how well they kept the show on subject and asking relevent questions that provided the listeners with the answers they need.

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Here is the contact information for the experts on today’s show:

• Real Estate Short Sale Expert - Matt Gregory – 661-713-4799 or mgregory@kw.com
• Short Sale Expert Negotiator - Amy Sturton - 661-294-9194
• Hosts & Skyline Financial Mortgage Specialists - Don Goettling and Gino Fronti – 661-257-7722
• Newhall Escrow Expert - Steve Corn 661-259-3450
• Expert Bankruptcy Attorney – Lou Esbin – 661-254-5050

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Matt Gregory often works with the very same team of experts appearing on the radio show and is extremely grateful for their dedication and expertise with short sales and other distressed properties. We believe, by using Amy as our short sale negotiator, it allows our short sale clients the best chance for success. Yes, as real estate agents, we earn less commission, but we’re truly more interested in seeing our clients successfully close their Santa Clarita short sale transaction. In most cases, we believe the most effective way to avoid foreclosure is a short sale transaction.

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As discussed on the radio show, it’s critical for homeowners and home buyers to be represented by a real estate agent that is also trained and experienced with short sales. Your well intended and friendly neighborhood real estate agent may not be the best choice in today’s market. The majority of the Santa Clarita real estate market consists of short sale listings. That means, if you’re a home buyer, there’s a darn good chance the home you buy will be a short sale! These transactions are often difficult and complex to successfully close. It only makes good sense to have an experienced and trained short sale agent to increase your chances of success. Matt Gregory is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and has helped many friends and clients avoid foreclosure. You may contact Matt at 661-713-4799.

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Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group. Take a look at the video and read below for a Fair Oaks Ranch of Canyon Country, Short Sale Market Update. You will see a video of the active short sale homes currently ”for sale” in Fair Oaks Ranch. Here it is! NOTE: Be sure to read below to see the most recent and correct pricing!

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Fair Oaks Of Canyon Country Short Sale Market Update

There are currently eleven active listings on the Canyon Country Fair Oaks Ranch real estate market as of 5/25/11! Six of those listings are short sales, three are real estate owned, and only two are standard sales. This is not surprising and is in line with most communities here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Over 50% of all homes for sale in Santa Clarita are short sales, so if you’re going to buy a home you’ll probably be involved in a distressed property. If so, you’re going to need a real estate agent that is trained and experienced with distressed property sales. Matt Gregory is a Broker Associate with Keller Williams VIP Properties right here in Santa Clarita. Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist. These short sale transactions are ofter difficult and complex. Matt Gregory has helped many friends and clients successfully close their short sale transaction. Contact Matt today at 661-713-4799.

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Here are the six Fair Oaks Ranch short sale active listings available as of 5/26/11

Fair Oaks Short Sale #1 – $329,000 4+3+Pool 2338 SF Glenbrook Built in 2004

Fair Oaks Short Sale #2 – $364,950 4+3 2198 SF Cedar Creek Built in 2000

Fair Oaks short Sale #3 – #395,000 3+2 2198 SF Cedar Creek

Fair Oaks Short Sale #4 – $399,900 3+3+Pool 2551 SF Mayfair built in 2005

Fair Oaks Short Sale #5 – $405,500 3+2.5+Loft 2404 SF Cedar Creek

Fair Oaks Short Sale #6 – $439,900 4+3+Pool with a view 2925 SF Mayfair

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If you’re interested in buying a home anywhere in Fair Oaks Ranch or the Santa Clarita Valley, we’d be happy to represent you. As stated above, short sale transactions can be difficult and complex. Keep in mind, we know exactly what to look for when dealing with this type of sale. Many real estate agents intentionally avoid short sale transactions, but we look forward to them! Matt Gregory leads our Gregory Real Estate Group and we look forward to any short sale challenge! Contact us today! 661-713-4799.

If you’re a Southern California homeowner, struggling with your mortgage and considering a short sale, here’s what you need to know in advance! Take a look at the video and read below to learn more! Questions? Contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799.

Not all short sales are successful!

It doesn’t matter what real estate professional you speak to, no one can promise 100% short sale success. If they do, we advise you to run like heck the opposite direction. Remember the old adage, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!” We’re not trying to discourage anyone from a short sale, but as responsible Santa Clarita real estate agents and short sale experts, we must also be honest and realistic. Now that we have that fact out of the way, let’s discuss the factors that will determine the success or failure of your short sale.  

Primary Contributing Factors

It’s difficult to determine exactly which factors have the most impact on the success or failure of a short sale. The most important advice we can give is, start the short sale process as soon as possible. The sooner the better! The longer you wait the less chance for success! The factor which we have the least amount of control, but has killed many short sales is the BPO or, Broker Price Opinion. The lender sends someone to the property to do their own valuation and determine the present market value. Often the person doing the valuation is not familiar with the community and provides the lender with an inaccurate appraisal. It often makes absolutely no sense, and there’s not much your agent can do to convince the lender otherwise. There are some proactive steps the homeowner and agent can take, but once done, it’s up to the lender! We’ve seen short sales in our Santa Clarita Market Center fail due to an incorrect and high BPO. We’ve even seen the lender foreclose and end up losing much more money than if they would have accepted the short sale offer!

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Success / Failure Factor List

Take a look at the list below to see most of the factors that should be considered when determining the potential for your short sale success or failure. Please contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory with any questions. Matt is highly trained and experienced with short sales and has helped many friends and clients avoid foreclosure and short sale their homes. Contact Matt at 661-713-4799.

• Start Early – Start the Short Sale process as soon as possible – the sooner the better!
• Hardship -The homeowner must be able to prove a true hardship exist.
• Package – The Short Sale Package must be accurate, complete, and submitted as directed by the lender. Your agent or negotiator will work with you on this.
• Real Estate Agent – it’s critical your agent is trained and experienced with short sales. Don’t let this be a factor! Solve this problem in advance by contacting Short Sale Specialist Matt Gregory! 661-713-4799. Your friendly neighborhood real estate agent may not be trained and experienced enough to handle these difficult and complex short sale transactions.
• Short Sale Negotiator – Must be trained and experienced. We advise the negotiator have training and a background in the banking or lending business. By the way, lawyers don’t always make the best negotiators!
• How many loans? One is best, but if there’s a second it can still work.
• Notice of Default – If a NOD has been filed, time is limited. Your negotiator will request an extension on the sale date and lenders will usually grant it at least once. The bottom line is this – The sooner you start the short sale process, the better your chance at success!
• Property Liens – How many and how much?
• Who is the lender? Some lenders are more cooperative that others!
• How far behind in payments and what’s the difference between what is owed on the loan and the market value of the home
• HOA – If the home is part of a HOA it’s best if the monthly HOA dues are up to date. This can be a deal killer if not! Someone is going to have to come up with the HOA money and most lenders will not pay for it!
• BPO – Broker Price Opinion – The BPO is the way most lenders determine the value of a short sale property. If the lender thinks the property is worth more than the buyer’s offer, then they will decline the offer. This is the reason for most short sale failures. Often the person doing the BPO is not familiar with the community and is inaccurate with their appraisal. Your short sale qualified agent can help prevent this, to a degree. An offer can also be re-submitted at a later date for reconsideration. It could require a 90 day waiting period.
•  QUALIFIED, LOYAL and PATIENT BUYER! – It’s not uncommon for the original buyer to back out before the lender responds to the offer. This does not necessarily kill the deal, but your agent will need to find another buyer and the entire package may have to be re-submitted. Some lenders and handling this situation a little better now, but it’s a common problem.

We hope the above information was helpful but we know there’s much more! Short sales do take time but everyone must be patient and they will usually be successful. Should you have any questions please contact Matt Gregory at the Gregory Real Estate Group. 661-713-4799 or e mail mgregory@kw.com. We’ll be happy to schedule a FREE private consultation and help determine the best solution for each specific situation.

Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group. We’ve just researched the MLS and found all the available Short Sale Homes “For Sale” in the Old Orchard Community of Valencia, CA. We’ve found five current Old Orchard short sales, and below you’ll find the photos with a brief description reflecting what we found. Please contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799 with any questions, and read below to learn more! By the way, we feel at least one, and maybe two of these Valencia Old Orchard Short Sale homes are good deals and have an outstanding chance of success! If you plan to buy a short sale home, it’s critical you have a real estate agent that is trained and experienced with short sale transactions. Matt Gregory is a Short Sale Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert and has helped many friends and clients successfully close their transactions. Contact Matt at 661-713-4799 today!

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Home #1 is a 3+2 on a cul de sac and it’s listed at $338,000. This is the one we like! Based on the information written in the listing it has a good chance of success and can close quickly. Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799 and tell him your interested in Old Orchard Home #1 

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Home #2 is also a 3+2 and it’s 1670 SF. The listing informs us there is a pool but there’s no photos shown. The list price is $337,500 and it’s apprived at this price. The lender does however expect the buyer to pay 10K in closing costs! Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799 and tell him your interested in Old Orchard Home #2.

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Home #3 is a rare single story 4+2 and it’s 1324 SF! The list price is $355,000. Contact Matt at 661-713-4799 and tell him your interested in Old Orchard Home #3.

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Home #4 is another single story 4+2 with 1817 SF and listed at $375,000. Home offers in-ground SPA for a moment of relaxation, covered patio and low maintance back yard. Spacious home with laundry room with lots of storage and great family room. Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799 and he’ll arrange a visit or find out more!

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Home # 5 is a two story 4+2.5 pool home with 2192 SF and listed at $379,000. The listing states it’s an IMMACULATE 4 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH VALENCIA POOL HOME* FEATURES INCLUDE: Hard Wood Flooring Thru-out* Custom Paint* Large Open Floor plan w/Vaulted Ceilings* Fireplace in Family & Living Room* Formal Dining Area* Granite Counters* ENTERTAINER’S BACKYARD: Pool* Spa* Built-in BBQ* Fire pit* Large Covered Patio* This could be a good deal but there’s nothing stated about the financials. If you think you’re interested in this home let us know and we’ll ask the questions and find out the success rate.

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All of the above homes are short sales and available as of 5/17/2011. If you’re interested in buying a home anywhere in Valencia or the Santa Clarita Valley, we’d be happy to represent you. As stated above, short sale transactions can be difficult and complex. Keep in mind, we know exactly what to look for when dealing with this type of sale. Many real estate agents intentionally avoid short sale transactions, but we look forward to them. Matt Gregory leads our Gregory Real Estate Group and we look forward to any short sale challenge! Contact us today! 661-713-4799.

Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group! It’s Tuesday, May 10, 2011 and this morning we researched the Santa Clarita MLS for new short sale listings. These are all single family, Santa Clarita homes that hit the real estate market in the last seven days! Please contact Matt Gregory with any questions or to arrange a private viewing. 661-713-4799. Take a look at the video and read below to find out about recent Santa Clarita short sale listings:

Stevenson Ranch Aspen - 399,900   3+3   1840 SF   Short Sale

Fantastic three bedroom, three bathroom two-story home in the Aspen tract. Upgrades include custom tile flooring, a fireplace in the family room, plantation shutters and ceiling fans. The floorplan is bright and open. The backyard is large enough for a pool and has a covered patio. The view is breathtaking. There is a two car attached garage. Mello Roos – YES                                          HOA – Yes (Reasonable)

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 Saugus Galexy Home  - $335,000   4+2   2044 SF   Short Sale

Very nice home is an established neighborhood! Light and Bright on a private lot with a wonderful view! In process of remodel and can’t finish. Recently completed copper re-pipe, new roof in 2007, Corian countertops.

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Canyon Country Fairoaks – $359,000   3+2+Loft   2079 SF   Short Sale

Amazing home and perfectly maintained! Built in 2005 and sits on a large lot with a great backyard.   HOA – Yes (Reasonable)

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Northpark Home – $450,000   4+3   1763 SF   Short Sale

Beautiful Summertime home with a three car garage and a large open kitchen. Family room has a fireplace and a built in TV nook. Private back yard is perfect for entertaining. Beautifully landscaped with special lighting. All three bathrooms upgraded with stone.

HOA – YES ($38.00/Mo)    Mello Roos – NO 

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Be advised, short sales usually take time and they are often difficult and complex transactions to close. To increase your chances for success, it’s best to seek the representation of a Santa Clarita real estate agent that is trained and experienced in short sales. With short sales, your friendly neighborhood real estate agent might not be the best choice for representation. Contact Certified Distressed Property Expert & Short Sale Specialist, Matt Gregory. 661-713-4799 or e mail at mgregory@kw.com.

  Just want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all moms everywhere so………….. Have a great day!

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If you’re a mom, how would you like to spend Mother’s Day? How about a nice brunch with the family? Or, maybe just kick back and have the kids cook breakfast. Dinner and a movie? Maybe the kids can wash the car. How about a trip to the day spa followed by a home cooked meal with the family…as long as they do the cooking as well as the CLEAN UP! Maybe you just want to ditch the family altogether! It’s your day and if you just want to get away from it all, just do it!

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Please…help us make our mom’s day more enjoyable! We would love to hear from mom’s and get some answers. What would be your ideal Mother’s Day? Just click below on comments and let us know.

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The Gregory Real Estate Group

Welcome to MattSellsSCV.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group. We did our homework and identified the total number of Valencia, California homes for sale, that are also short sales. If you’re planning to buy a Valencia home, it’s critical to be aware of the current Valencia real estate market. Take a look at the video and read below to learn more. The video shows just a few of the short pay homes currently on the market in Valencia. Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799.

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If you’re interested in any of the homes in the video, contact Matt Gregory, at 661-713-4799. Here’s the short sale update for the Valencia real estate market as of May 2, 2011.

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There are a total of 307 homes currently on the market in Valencia, CA. Short sale listings continue to outnumber the standard sales, but not by much! With 144 active short sale listings and 128 standard sale listings, there’s a good chance Valencia home buyers will be considering buying a short sale home. If so, it’s critical potential buyers understand the difference between a short sale transaction and a standard sale. It’s also critical home buyers are represented by a real estate agent that is trained and experienced with short sales. Short sale transactions are often complex, difficult and time consuming. Your typical friendly neighborhood real estate agent may not be the best choice for representation in this distressed market. The best advice we can offer buyers and sellers is, do the homework and pre- qualify your agent prior to entering into a representation agreement. Matt Gregory is an experienced Certified Distressed Property Expert and Short Sale Specialist. Matt has helped many friends and clients successfully buy and sell short sales throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799. 

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 I bet some of our viewers would like to know a little more about the homes shown in the video. The homes shown are actual active Valencia short sale listings as of 1:00pm, Monday May 2, 2011. Here’ a brief explanation on each home, but please contact us with any questions. Matt Gregory 661-713-4799. To learn about the various Valencia communities where these homes are located, click here!

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Creekside Short Sale                      $345,000 – 3 bedroom and 3 bath 1804 SF

Westridge Short sale                      $585,000 – 2680 SF

Valencia Today                                $325,000 – 1733 SF

Northbridge Rose Arbor              $175,000 – 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom townhome

Northbridge Warmington             $540,000 – 2330 SF with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

Northpark Hunington                     $469,000 – 1892 SF

Tesoro Esperance                            $580,000 – 3524 SF

Valencia Sunrise                               $275,000 – 2 bedroom and 2 bath

Valencia Village                                 $324,500 – 1500 SF

Bridgeport Stoneypointe              $449,900 – 2217 SF

Interested? Every home listed above is a short sale located in Valencia and is an active listing as of May 2, 2011. Contact Matt Gregory to arrange a private visit. 661-713-4799