Thursday, October 6, 2011

$20,000 Back for a Bank of America Short Sale!!!

Florida Agents:
Florida Enhanced Short Sale Relocation Assistance
Florida homeowners may receive $5,000 to $20,000
in relocation assistance.








Bank of America encourages distressed homeowners to explore a short sale as a viable option for avoiding foreclosure. To that end, for a limited time we are offering enhanced relocation assistance to help motivate homeowners to engage with us on a pre-offer short sale. An additional benefit for these pre-offer programs - such as the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) and Bank of America's proprietary program - is that deficiency may be waived for the homeowner.

Eligibility:

Homeowners with property in Florida
Short sales initiated without an offer between September 26 and November 30
The customer will have to be eligible for one of the without offer programs such as the HAFA program or our proprietary program (specific investor participation and eligibility criteria do apply to these programs)
Successful closing of the eligible short sale by August 31, 2012
Minimum relocation assistance is $5,000 and maximum is $20,000, with the specific amount calculated based on the unpaid principal balance
Exclusions:

Ginnie Mae, FHA, VA and USDA loans are ineligible for participation
Lot loans are ineligible for participation
Properties outside the state of Florida are ineligible for participation
Short sales initiated with an offer are not currently eligible for the enhanced relocation assistance
Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How can I find out if my client/homeowner qualifies for this relocation assistance?

A: Call a Bank of America short sale specialist at 1.877.459.2852.
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern



Q: Do I have to do anything differently when initiating or completing the short sale?

A: No. As long as the homeowner's short sale is initiated between September 26 and November 30, 2011, and the property closes by August 31, 2012, they will be eligible.



Q: Will the relocation assistance funds be reported on the HUD-1?

A: Yes, they will be documented on the HUD-1, and a 1099-MISC will be issued.



Q: Can the relocation assistance funds be used to pay off existing liens?

A: Yes, if the investor approves it.



Q: Is the relocation assistance added to any other incentives, such as the HAFA or Bank of America proprietary program incentives?

A: No. A homeowner will receive the $5,000 to $20,000 in place of the typical incentive paid out by these programs. The relocation assistance is essentially an enhancement to the standard payout offered on these programs.



Q: Is the enhanced relocation assistance available for other programs?

A: Currently, the enhanced relocation assistance is only available to short sale programs initiated without an offer. However, as we gauge the success we may extend this incentive to other programs.

Questions?

Homeowners and agents may call 1.877.459.2852 to speak to a Bank of America short sale specialist about this exciting relocation assistance offering.

Visit the Agent Resource Center at bankofamerica.com/realestateagent for additional short sale education, news and resources to help you complete short sales at Bank of America.


* The relocation assistance payment is calculated based on the unpaid principal balance of the homeowner's loan and the type of short sale
that the homeowner completes, but will not be less than $5,000 or more
than $20,000. The payment amount will be calculated based on the
homeowner's loan balance as of August 2011 and the short sale program in
which the homeowner is eligible. The payment will be delivered at the
time of closing if the homeowner complies with all terms and conditions
of the Short Sale Agreement, including the satisfaction of all second
liens and presentation of clear title for the property (the relocation
assistance payment can be used to clear those liens). If the homeowner
does not comply with all terms and conditions of the Short Sale
Agreement, the homeowner will not receive the relocation assistance
payment. Even if the homeowner receives relocation assistance, Bank of
America, N.A., and their successors and assigns may reserve and retain
the right to pursue collection of any deficiency following the
completion of the short sale, unless otherwise prohibited by law. The
amount of the deficiency and relocation assistance will be reported to
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the appropriate 1099 Form or
Forms. We suggest that homeowners
contact the IRS or their tax preparer to determine if they have any tax
liability. This offer is for Florida properties only. To receive the relocation assistance, the property must close by August 31, 2012.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 2BR/2BA Condo in Fort Myers, FL, $59,000

For Sale: 2BR/2BA Condo in Fort Myers, FL, $59,000

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $269,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $269,900

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Condo in Punta Gorda, FL, $229,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Condo in Punta Gorda, FL, $229,900

Foreign Buyers Cashing in on Market

With affordability at an all time high, the number of investors and international buyers taking advantage of bargains has pushed the number of all-cash purchases to a record high, and some experts predict that number will only grow higher.

A record 33 percent of existing-home sales were made to cash buyers in the last month of record, according to the National Association of Realtors. The portion of cash deals could hit 40 percent by the end of this year, predicts Thomas Popik, research director for Campbell Communications in Washington, which conducts monthly surveys of 3,000 real estate brokers.

But it's not just investors moving in: Many of these cash deals are also coming from a growing number of international buyers. About 55 percent of international buyers paid cash for their U.S. homes. according to a report by NAR.

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Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Lehigh Acres, FL, $74,500

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Lehigh Acres, FL, $74,500

Friday, June 17, 2011

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 4BR/3BA Single Family House in Fort Myers, FL, $184,900

For Sale: 4BR/3BA Single Family House in Fort Myers, FL, $184,900

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 4BR/4+1BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $450,000

For Sale: 4BR/4+1BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $450,000

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $114,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $114,900

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $129,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $129,900

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $124,900

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $124,900

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $225,000

For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Cape Coral, FL, $225,000

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 12545 sqft Vacant Land in Punta Gorda, FL, $60,000

For Sale: 12545 sqft Vacant Land in Punta Gorda, FL, $60,000

Jones & Co Realty For Sale: 10001 sqft Vacant Land in Cape Coral, FL, $30,000

For Sale: 10001 sqft Vacant Land in Cape Coral, FL, $30,000

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Can You Really Buy a HUD Home for $100?

Can you really buy a HUD home for a total of $100?
Absolutely not! But if you're a qualified buyer, you can use an FHA loan to buy one of HUD's specifically designated homes for sale -- with only a $100 down payment!
For a limited time, $100 down payments are available to owner-occupied home buyers when purchasing a HUD home for full price and using an FHA-insured new home loan.
This is a national program, and there are qualifying homes in every state. We showcase only a few homes here on our site; if your town is not listed, tell us about yourself on our pre-qualification page and we'll get back to you with a custom list of homes in your area.

$100 Down Payment Rules & Regulations

First, visit a Realtor that is licensed to sell HUD homes in your area. Below are the rules for buyers as specified by HUD:
The home you purchase must be your primary residence and you must live there at least one year.
You must offer HUD's full asking price.
You will have to obtain an FHA-insured loan that has a fixed rate for either 15 or 30 years.
Your debt to income ratio must be 31%/43% or less.
The maximum amount of the loan can't exceed $362,790.
You must have a credit score of 620 or higher and if you have had a recent bankruptcy, it must have been discharged at least 24 months prior to your HUD home purchase.
You must have two years of employment history.
FHA mortgage insurance must be rolled into your loan.
This offer is good on owner-occupied purchases only meaning you must use the home as your primary residence and can be used on single-family homes, condos, and town homes. This offer is not available for investors who wish to buy and rent out a HUD home.

For more information contact Jones & Company, Erik Elsea at 239-405-4063