Posted on January 12th, 2012, 1:36 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Matt Gregory is a top Keller Williams real estate agent and short sale expert! Matt has helped many Santa Clarita, CA and Los Angeles homeowners avoid foreclosure and short sale their homes. If you’re struggling with your mortgage and would like a new start, contact Matt Gregory today. 661-713-4799 or mgregory@kw.com. Homeowners have more options and solutions than they are aware! Read below and watch this outstanding video below to learn more:
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If you’re a Santa Clarita or Los Angeles area homeowner with financial difficulties, and your home is at risk, it’s critical you contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory. The earlier the short sale process is started the better the chance of success. Once you contact Matt, he’ll develop cutting edge strategies and a plan of attack, specifically customized for your situation. He’ll immediately implement his proven methods and put them to work, just for you, the homeowner!
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It costs the homeowner nothing to short sale their home. Matt will be paid by the lender and it costs the homeowner nothing! In many cases, Matt has even been able to negotiate $3,000. or more in cash back to the homeowner. It’s time to face your financial truth and take action! Don’t allow yourself to think it’s not possible! Don’t think let yourself think it won’t work for you! It can and will, work for you. Give yourself a break and contact Matt today.
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Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and utilizes cutting edge solutions for those facing financial crisis.
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Posted on June 15th, 2011, 1:47 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group! Among real estate professionals, it’s common knowledge that short sales and other distressed properties currently dominate the Santa Clarita Valley real estate market. The local real estate market is just loaded with distressed properties, but very few “standard sale” homes. This is nothing new, but home buyers should not settle for something less than they hoped for, just because of the market conditions!
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Many agents and their clients are shying away fromshort sale and other distressed properties for a variety of reasons. In some instances this is understandable, but home buyers should not automatically avoid a short sale just because it’s not a standard sale. Regardless of the type of transaction awaiting our home buyers, we feel it’s important to help them purchase the home that meets their criteria. We don’t care if it’s a short sale, REO, standard sale or a GARAGE SALE. We refuse to “give in” and we always show our buyers all the properties that best fit their search criteria. Yes, short sales are sometimes more difficult, and we may make less than we would on a standard sale. So What! We’re in this business for the long haul and if it turns out the home our buyer desires is a difficult short sale, so be it. We just don’t want our buyers to settle for something less than they hoped for, just because of the transaction type. If you’re a home buyer, and you’re currently looking for that “dream home,” don’t give up! Also, don’t be afraid of any distressed property! There’s no reason for you to miss out on that one special home just because it’s a distressed property. Yes, you need to be prepared to wait, and need to know, in advance, what the chance of success is. If you have a QUALIFIED and EXPERIENCED Certified Distressed Property agent, he or she should be able to provide you with a success rate, before you make an offer on a home. It’s kind of like sitting in a traffic jam! If we know ahead of time we’re going to be stuck in some traffic, it’s no big deal. If it’s a surprise, we’re all unhappy and annoyed! Either way, the bottom line is, we still arrive safely at our destination in the end. It’s really not such a silly or unrealistic anaology. It’s just a matter of being aware of the potential difficulties in advance so you’re prepared for ride. Most often, if the agent has the experience and specialized training, it will all work out in the end. Contact Certified Distressed Property Expert, Matt Gregory at 661-713-4799
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Be advised, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic with buying a Santa Clarita Short Sale. Here at the Gregory Real Estate Group and Keller Williams VIP Properties, we’re closing distressed property transactions on a regular and continual basis. Very few are actually failing in the end, so there’s really no need to avoid any home! Yes, some short sale transactions have a better chance of success than others! Your Certified Distressed Property Expert real estate agent will be able to advise you before you make your offer. If your agent is telling you to avoid ALL Distressed properties, you should find someone else, FAST! Honestly, you’re going to miss out if you don’t. Matt Gregory is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and has successfully helped many friends and clients with their distressed property sales.
Posted on May 27th, 2011, 10:41 amby Matt & Pete Gregory
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:
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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Posted on May 10th, 2011, 2:07 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
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.
Posted on March 15th, 2011, 1:14 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome again to the Gregory Real Estate Group! Today’s post will focus on the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) that was implemented by the government to help homeowners who were close to foreclosure to stay in their homes. Hamp took a hit this week! Like we always say, loan modifications are only right for a very few! Take a look at the video and read below to learn more:
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This HAMP program was expected to help homeowners who were close to foreclosure, stay in their homes. Unfortunately, it turns out to be another failed attempt. According to Bank of America only a mere 14% would qualify for a permanent HAMP modification. Originally HAMP was projected to benefit 4 million homeowners but that number is closer to 600,000. Now the House Financial Services Committee voted to end HAMP as well as another bill to end the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The program was originally set to expire in 2012.
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This just validates our beliefs here at the Gregory Real Estate Group regarding the best options and solutions for homeowners struggling with their mortgage. It’s best not to waste time hoping the government or your lender will somehow assist you and bail you out of your mortgage troubles. The best solution is almost always to take control of your situation, protect your future wealth, and short sale your home as opposed to a loan modification. Loan modifications are only right for a very few specific situations. 67% of all those receiving loan mods will default within one year. Never trust the lenders to help you out! That’s not what they’re in business for and it’s completely understandable. They’re in business to make money! That’s their job! It’s what they do! Our government certainly means well but they always seem to be way off the mark or a day late and a dollar short. Usually both! Got to love them though!
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Matt Gregory and his Gregory Real Estate Group can help! Matt is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale Specialist. Matt is highly experienced with short sale transactions and has helped many friends and clients short sale their homes and move on with their lives. Let us, help you, help yourself today! Contact us at 661-290-3735.
Posted on March 14th, 2011, 1:34 pmby Matt & Pete Gregory
Welcome to ExtremeShortSale.com and the Gregory Real Estate Group! Well, here’s a St Patty’s Day short sale special deal for our clients and visitors. The Santa Clarita short sale experts of ExtremeShort Sale.com scoured the Santa Clarita Valley for that one special short sale home and we’ve found it! It’s priced right and even better, it’s already been approved by the lenders. Yes, they’re two loans, but the listing agent already has approval from each of them! Take a look at the video and read below to learn more!
This Santa Clarita home is located in Saugus off of Bouquet Canyon. We recommend this deal to our home buyer clients and website visitors because we believe this short sale has a good chance for success. What makes this attractive are the lender approvals, already in place.
$350,000 – This is a nice 3 bedroom home with over 1900 SF of space with a pool and hot tub in the back yard. Also has a formal dining room and a breakfast nook.
Nice open floor plan. Great opportunity! Vaulted ceilings provide real open plans, newer appliances upgraded kitchen counter tops, nice curb appeal in family neighborhood. located off of bouquet canyon, private area but within distance of everything! This deal will not last and could well be gone by St. Patty’s Day! Contact Matt Gregory and he’ll be glad to schedule a private viewing.
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
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