Posted on March 11th, 2011, 8:24 amby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group. Sometimes, when discussing short sale options, the homeowners may express concern about what their friends and neighbors might think. This is understandable, given the emotions we human beings associate with our financial difficulties. We at the Gregory Real Estate Group understand the tough road homeowners have traveled to reach the point of even making the decision to short sale. In the past, we’ve helped by keeping a low profile while short selling the home. Take a look at the video and read below to learn more. You may contact Matt Gregory directly at 661-713-4799.
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If the homeowner is a little embarrassed about the short sale, we understand, and we can market the home in a low profile manner. The neighbors don’t even need to know the home is for sale. We don’t have to post a sign, fliers, advertise, add a lock box or do anything obvious when marketing the home. The home will have to go in the local Multiple Listing Service but appointments can be made in advance for any viewings. The real estate agents and their potential buyers will know it’s a short sale, but no one else needs to know. Unless your friends and neighbors happen to be active real estate agents, no one should find out you’re selling your home until you move out! This is how we’ve handled some of the more sensitive short sales and it’s been a success in the past. We can do the same while marketing your short sale home. Please contact Matt Gregory today! We’ll schedule a confidential consultation to help with your options and find a solution!
Posted on February 23rd, 2011, 1:46 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group! Matt Gregory is an Expert Short Sale Real Estate Agent and has successfully helped many friends and clients avoid foreclosure and short sale their homes. Take a look at the video and read below to determine when how to know it’s time for a Santa Clarita Short Sale:
How do you know when it’s time for you to short sale your home? That’s a good question, and the correct answer depends on the specific financial situation of the homeowner. Additionally, the emotional state of the homeowner should be considered as well. Let’s look at one fictious, but common scenerio and see if this helps answer the question:
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A Santa Clarita couple decided to buy a home in 2007, when the Santa Clarita Real Estate prices were way up. They knew prices were high and would likely go down, but they didn’t mind because the planned to live in the home, long term. This was going to be their home first, and real estate investment, second! They went ahead and bought a Santa Clarita home they both loved. All was well for the first two years, but in 2009 one of the couple lost their job. Even then, between the two of them they had enough savings to stay afloat for about six months. Surely, a new job would pop up by then! No worries! Unfortunately, a year went by and still, no new job. Their savings was gone and they started to fall behind in their mortgage. They couldn’t just sell the Santa Clarita home normally because the home was worth way less than they owed on the loan. After struggling for several months, they finally started to accept the fact that they might not recover enough financially, to save their home. They looked at possible loan modifications but quickly realized, even if they could get the loan modified, it would cost them even more money and only stall the inevitable. Eventually, they learned about short sales and were able to avoid foreclosure, short sale their home, and move on with their lives.
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This story is actually quite common and this couple is not alone! About 50% of the Santa Clarita homes on the Santa Clarita real estate market are short sales. We all know the stress associated with money and bills. Some of us react differently when experiencing financial hardship. Some think of their financial struggles nearly every waking minute of the day. Emotionally, we can only take so much of this, without it having a negative impact on our lives. How long did this couple really have to wait to finally accept their financial truth, and complete their Santa Clarita short Sale?
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The answer is, it depends! They could have completed their Santa Clarita short sale shortly after the job loss unless they had a substantial savings account. It’s a question of just how much emotional turmoil we can live with and for how long. Was their situation causing problems with their relationship? You can bet, the answer is yes. They had to be emotionally attached to their home because they planned to live in it for a long while. Was this situation sucking the fun from their lives? Of course it was! This fictious couple stuck it out longer than really necessary, because it was a home and not so much an investment. To determine if it’s time to short sale your home, you must truthfully answer these questions:
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Where am I really at with my finances? You must face your financial truth! When facing difficult circumstances, it’s not until we honestly admit and face our truths, that enables us to move forward in a positive manner.
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How long will it take until the amount of your home loan is in balance with the market value of your home? We have software to determine the exact answer to this question. Many will be surprised at how long it could take to get even! Contact the Gregory Real Estate Group today!
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Have you lost income (for whatever reason) and/or are you continuing to live with less income than planned when the home was purchased?
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By honestly considering these three questions you’ll know the truth. Contact Southern California’s and Santa Clarita’s short sale leader, Matt Gregory with the Gregory Real Estate Group. We’ll schedule a FREE confidential consultation to help you consider your circumstances. Matt Gregory will help you avoid foreclosure, explore your options and find a solution. Let us, help you, help yourself! Contact Matt at 661-713-4799 or e mail us a mgregory@kw.com.
Posted on February 22nd, 2011, 12:41 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and Gregory Real Estate Group! We’re glad you’re here, and if you’re struggling with your mortgage, we can help. If you looking to buy a Santa Clarita home or sell a Santa Clarita home, we can help. Since over 50% of the homes in the Santa Clarita Real Estate market are short sales, it’s critical you have representation by an expert real estate agent that also has extensive experience and education with Santa Clarita short sales. Take a look at the video and read below to learn more.
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Obviously, you found this short sale real estate site because you’re searching for solutions to problems you’re having with paying your mortgage. You’ve probably ignored and agonized over your financial or mortgage difficulties for a long time. You may not have enough money to pay your monthly payment and/or you’re upside down on your mortgage. Finally, you know the problem is not going to just go away and it’s time to take ACTION! If this is you, you’ve landed in the right location. In fact, we can help by offering options and ideas that other agents are unaware of. Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group are highly experienced with Santa Clarita Real Estate as well as Santa Clarita Short Sales. We’ve been successful helping many friends and clients by representing them with all their Santa Clarita Real Estate needs, especially short sales!
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You must avoid foreclosure no matter what! Do not surrender and accept a cash for keys solution. On a scale of one to ten with ten being the worst possible solution, a foreclosure is a 10. Cash for Keys is a 9.5. We look at a short sale as about a 5 or 6. Take control of your situation and protect your future wealth. Contact us today at 661-713-4799.
Posted on February 14th, 2011, 6:18 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group! Matt Gregory is a top Santa Clarita real estate agent and leads our team. Additionally, Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist. We’ve helped many friends and clients with all their real estate needs, successfully closing short sale transactions on a continual basis. Here’s Matt with a Santa Clarita Real Estate Market Update. Take a look at the video and read below to learn more:
Hello! Matt Gregory here with the Gregory Real Estate Group. I just wanted to give everyone a real estate update on active listings in the Santa Clarita Valley real estate market . There are currently 1,178 homes for sale in the Santa Clarita Valley. 401 or 34% of these homes are standard sale homes. 158 or 13% of the current active inventory are bank owned properties. Lastly, 579 of the Santa Clarita active real estate market are short sales. That makes up about 50% of our total inventory. I expect these short sale numbers to rise throughout the year so remember to check back in with my blog to see the next update. Short sales are NOT going away! These numbers continue to rise in the SCV. This tells me that if you are in the market to buy a home, that there is a 50% chance that you will be placing offers on short sales. We work with short sales buyers and sellers everyday. Please contact us if you have any questions about buying or selling a short sale home. Our services are 100% free and we we’ll guarantee every home you buy by providing a FREE ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. The buyer must be represented by the Gregory Real Estate Group to take advantage of this FREE offer! These market numbers are based on p[roperties located in the Valencia real estate market, Castaic real estate market, Saugus real estate market, Canyon Country real estate market, Stevenson Ranch real estate market, and Newhall real estate market. The Acton real estate market and Agua Dulce real estate market were not included in this search.
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If you’re struggling with your mortgage, we can help! Our primary goal is to always help our clients save their homes, if possible and if desired. Most importantly, we’ll help you avoid foreclosure and protect your future wealth! Be very aware, loan modifications are usually not the best solution. Contact us and we’ll schedule a FREE, confidential consultation. We’ll help you explore your options and find a solution that works for your specific situation. We want to help, so contact us today!
Matt Gregory Broker Associate DRE#01463326 Keller Williams VIP Properties Office: (661) 290-3735 Cell: (661) 713-4799 Fax: (661) 255-5250 www.MattSellsSCV.com
Posted on February 10th, 2011, 1:27 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group! Well, you heard it here! At the end of 2010 we predicted Santa Clarita short sales would continue make up for a large share of the Santa Clarita Real Estate market in 2011. Short sale listings now account for one half of the real estate market here in Santa Clarita, CA. This is really a huge number and home buyers must be aware of this as they continue their home searches. Take a look at this video and read below. Certified Distressed Property Expert and Short Sale Specialist, Matt Gregory provides critical guidance for potential home buyers.
Now we all know, Santa Clarita Short Sales currently account for 50% of the Santa Clarita real estate market. Why does this matter to the home buyer? Well, home buyers must be aware that chances are pretty good they will be viewing lots of short sales. How does the potential home buyer determine in advance if the property of interest has a good chance of successfully closing escrow. There are many factors to consider and it’s just too much for the average buyer to be aware of. That’s why it’s just so critical the potential home buyer is represented by a real estate agent that is truely an expert in short sales! The expert short sale real estate agentknows how to pre-qualify a short sale listing before a buyer even takes the time to visit. That’s what we do here at the Gregory Real Estate Group. Our buyers discuss possible homes of interest with Matt Gregory, before scheduling the visits. Matt knows exactly how to determine the potential success rate of a short sale transaction, BEFORE VISITING AND/OR MAKING AN OFFER! This is the key and this is what we do! We are working with many short sale transactions on a daily basis. We’re up to date & we understand exactly what it takes to negotiate and successfully close a Short Sale! Regardless of what you might read in the newspaper or hear on the news, these transactions can be quite difficult and complex. Matt utilizes up to date and cutting edge ideas and solutions to work through the process. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a short sale or selling a short sale, you need the experts! Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group can meet the challenge and successfully close your Santa Clarita short sale transaction. We’re doing it every single day and have helped many short sale buyers and sellers in the successfully close their short sale deals. Contact Matt today at 661-713-4799. We want to help!
Posted on February 9th, 2011, 3:26 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
The Gregory Real Estate Group invites you to our exclusive, “Home Buyers Seminar”. Why rent when you can BUY? Attend this special, FREE event on Saturday, 2/12/11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at our Valencia location. Learn up to date and valuable information from the EXPERTS Upon attending, you’ll receive a FREE Home Buyer Guide, and a one year Home Warranty Certificate, redeemable when the buyer is represented by Matt Gregory. Call 800-952-1105 Ext 3191 to RSVP. Take a look at this video and read below to learn more
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This home buyers seminar is a perfect opportunity for the person who hasn’t purchased a home in a few years, or the first time buyer! You’ll be able to hear expert real estate professionals speak about all aspects of buying a home in today’s market. If knowledge is power, this seminar is a “must” before entering the Santa Clarita real estate market. Even if you have a good general understanding of the mechanics involved in buying real estate, it’s still a good idea to get updated. The Santa Clarita Real Estate market and the transactions continually change, and it’s a continual challenge to keep up.
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Just what does this have to do, specifically, with Santa Clarita short sales? Glad you asked! If you’ve been keeping up with our Santa Clarita Real Estate Market Updates, you know that Santa Clarita Short Sales account for nearly half of the Santa Clarita Real Estate transactions. As a result, there’s a good possibility the home you decide to purchase is a Santa Clarita Short Sale. For that matter, it could be a short sale in any community. As some of you are aware, short sales can be more complex and difficult to close than a standard sale. That’s why it’s critical to learn as much as possible before you start on your home buying journey. It’s also critical that you are represented by a Real Estate Agent that’s highly qualified in short sale transactions. This is where we can really help!.In today’s market, you’ll need representation by an agent like Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group. Matt’s a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist. He’s successfully closed many transactions involving distressed properties. It can be difficult enough to close a short sale without the added challenge of an inexperienced agent. No worries! We’ll take care of it! All you need to do is, contact Matt today at 661-713-4799. You may also call and RSVP at 800-952-1105 at Ext 3191.
Posted on February 8th, 2011, 10:16 amby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group. Congratulations to this year’s Super Bowl Winners, the Green Bay Packers! They have proven to everyone they are the best TEAM in Football! To have achieved the most coveted goal in all of football is a success beyond measure. Since we here at the Gregory Real Estate Group, have both played and coached football, we have an understanding of what it took for the Green Bay Packers to reach their goal. We apply many of the same principles to our Santa Clarita Real Estate business. Take a look at the video and real below to learn more:
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Think about what it took for the Packers to reach their goal! What did they have to do? I bet their head coach will tell you, the most important mind set each individual players had to adopt, was team work!
Each player and coach had to make their contribution for the good of the team. You can bet it couldn’t have been easy to set aside individual wants and needs and do what was best for the team as opposed to, what might have been best for the individual. Especially with a group of such naturally gifted and talented players. Of course it was hard, but I’ll bet each player will tell you right now, it was worth it, and obviously it paid off! If you’re asking, just what does any of this have to do with Santa Clarita Real Estate or Santa Clarita Short Sales? What does it have to do with loan modifications or foreclosures. How can any of this be of any help to me? Well, here it is! Please feel free to contact us at 661-713-4799 but I’m going to tell you right now!
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Matt Gregory is a proven expert in real estate and short sales. Matt’s smart enough to know it takes a GREAT TEAM to close a Santa Clarita Short Sale transaction, or any real estate transaction. That’s why he has his Gregory Real Estate Group. Matt and his group of experts work together as a team, to help his friends and clients successfully meet their real estate goals. Matt teams up with the very best in the business to make this happen. Matt’s super bowl team include other real estate agents, expert bank negotiators, escrow agents, title agents, loan consultants, insurance agents, home inspectors, termite inspectors and home warranty consultants. This list goes on, but the point is this:
Matt has put this super bowl type team together and his track record proves it! Just like the head coach of the Green Bay Packers lead his team to a Super Bowl victory, Matt has successfully helped many homeowners short sale their homes, and many buyers purchase their homes. It doesn’t matter if it’s a standard sale or a short sale or any type of real estate sale, Matt’s Gregory’s Real Estate Group, is a Super Bowl Real Estate Team and they achieve success on a daily and continual basis. If you’d like Matt Gregory and his team to represent you and help you reach your real estate goals, contact us today! Your consideration of our services is sincerely appreciated! 661-713-4799.
Posted on February 3rd, 2011, 1:11 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group invite you to our exclusive, “Home Buyers Seminar”. This special, FREE event is on Saturday, 2/12/11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at our Valencia location. Upon attending, you’ll receive a FREE Home Buyer Guide, and a one year Home Warranty Certificate, redeemable when the buyer is represented by Matt Gregory. Call 800-952-1105 Ext 3191 to RSVP. Take a look at this video and read below to learn more.This home buyers seminar is a perfect opportunity for the person who hasn’t purchased a home in a few years, or the first time buyer! You’ll be able to hear expert real estate professionals speak about all aspects of buying a home in today’s market. If knowledge is power, this seminar is a “must” before entering the Santa Clarita real estate market. Even if you have a good general understanding of the mechanics involved in buying real estate, it’s still a good idea to get updated. The Santa Clarita Real Estate market and the transactions continually change, and it’s a continual challenge to keep up.Just what does this have to do, specifically, with Santa Clarita short sales? Glad you asked! If you’ve been keeping up with our Santa Clarita Real Estate Market Updates, you know that Santa Clarita Short Sales account for nearly half of the Santa Clarita Real Estate transactions. As a result, there’s a good possibility the home you decide to purchase is a Santa Clarita Short Sale. For that matter, it could be a short sale in any community. As some of you are aware, short sales can be more complex and difficult to close than a standard sale. That’s why it’s critical to learn as much as possible before you start on your home buying journey. It’s also critical that you are represented by a Real Estate Agent that’s highly qualified in short sale transactions. This is where we can really help!.In today’s market, you’ll need representation by an agent like Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group. Matt’s a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist. He’s successfully closed many transactions involving distressed properties. It can be difficult enough to close a short sale without the added challenge of an inexperienced agent. No worries! We’ll take care of it! All you need to do is, contact Matt today at 661-713-4799. You may also call and RSVP at 800-952-1105 at Ext 3191.
Posted on February 2nd, 2011, 4:00 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Here it is, the ExtremeShortSale and Gregory Real Estate Group, DEAL OF THE WEEK! Come and see this meticulously maintained 4 bedroom Valencia Northbridge home! Located on a large corner lot in one of the most desirable places in Valencia, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is perfect for someone looking to move right in! Take a look at the video and read below to learn more.
Custom paint, crown molding, and a tasteful blend of flooring accent this bright and cheerful home. Custom landscaping and a permitted patio cover make the pool-size back yard a pleasant oasis for all of your family and friends. The large master suite includes a walk-in closet, separate tub and spacious shower. The 3 car garage offers plenty of storage for all of your extras. Walking distance to paseos, community pools, and shopping center. Great family home with plenty of space! HURRY- this one won’t last. Priced at $495,000 but let’s make an offer! This is Santa Clarita Real Estate at it’s best and a great value as well! Contact Matt Gregory today! 661-713-4799
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If you’re considering buying a home in the Santa Clarita Real Estate market, you’re in the right place! Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group are extremely active local real estate agents and also Santa Clarita short sale experts. Matt Gregory leads our team and is a Certified Distressed Property Expert, specializing in Santa Clarita short sales. These short sale transactions are becoming more and more complex! If you’re a homeowner trying to short sale a home, or a buyer trying to buy a short sale, it’s critical you have an agent experienced and qualified to handle short sales. Matt Gregory has helped many friends and clients avoid foreclosure and short sale their home. He’s also represents many short sale buyers in helping them take full advantage of the opportunities available in today’s Santa Clarita real estate market! If your buying or selling, contact Matt today! 661-713-4799
Posted on January 28th, 2011, 2:01 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group. Today Certified Distressed Property Expert and Santa Clarita Short Sale Specialist, Matt Gregory shares a new success story regarding one of his Santa Clarita Short Sale listings. Again, Matt was able to help a homeowner short sale their home and move on with their lives. Check out the video and read below to learn more!
This is a Saugus Short Sale transaction of a condo on Susan Beth just off of Bouquet Canyon Road. The primary lien holder was ING Direct and there was also a 2nd trust deed, held by Citibank. Matt listed the property quite some time ago, received an offer and had his top negotiator work with the lender to reach an agreement. We received the approval letter from the lender just this week and escrow will close very shortly. Our homeowner is happy, to say the least and the buyer is getting a good value.
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If you’re a homeowner struggling with your mortgage you’re in the right place. We’ve helped many other homeowners avoid foreclosure and short sale their homes. We’ve also helped many homeowners to save their homes. We’re always available for a private consultation and we can help you explore your options and find a solution. Lead by Matt Gregory, our Gregory Real Estate Group utilizes up to date and cutting edge solutions, necessary in successfully dealing with today’s real estate market. We’re happy to meet with you and review your potential loan modification. We’re sure we can offer some options you probably haven’t yet discovered, that may work for your specific situation. Remember, the broker fees for a short sale cost the homeowner nothing. In some cases we’re even able to get a little money back to the homeowner to help with their re-location. Contact Matt Gregory today at 661-713-4799.
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If you’re a buyer looking for a new home it’s a given you’ll be looking at some Santa Clarita short sale listings. there’s just no way to get around it because the Santa Clarita real Estate market is just loaded with short sales. don’t pass up the chance at choosing your dream home just because it’s a short sale. Although some real estate agents, for good reason, tend to shy away from short sales, we at the Gregory Real Estate Group look forward to the challenge. If you’re looking to buy a home please contact Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799 or Pete Gregory at 661-406-2959. Obviously, we’re highly experienced with short sale transactions but we’re also very active in the Santa Clarita Real Estate market. Contact us today!