It is sad that homes are sold at auction in Palm Beach County...

The interesting thing is that it didn't have to happen.  I think that the past has caused Palm Beach County homeowners to think there is an unlimited amount of time before foreclosure happens.  And in the past, that was true.  So what has changed?  There are several reasons why foreclosures are happening faster.  First the settlement with the banks have freed them up to move forward.  The second reason is that the judges and banks are less likely to delay pending sale dates.  In the past, delays were expected, today it is not a given.

So what do you need to know to help you avoid foreclosure?  You need to take action as soon as you know you have an issue.  Time is not something that you want to run out of when you are attempting to avoid foreclosure.  Sometimes, we need to be able to do the short sale process twice.

What else is important?  This is something that could be a deal changer, the Mortgage Forgiveness Act ends at the end of 2012.  So what you say.  No this is big.  If you have a primary residence, this could have a huge tax implication.  Will it be extended?  We don't know and won't until it is about to expire. Is it worth the risk?  Most would say no.  What does this mean?  You need to take action now as the average short sale takes 4 months so we need to find a buyer now and push to stand a chance.

Are you wanting to avoid foreclosure?  Listen to our recent show about short sales and avoiding foreclosure and get all of the Palm Beach County short sale answers you desire.

Your Palm Beach County Short Sale Team is here to help you avoid foreclosure.  Call us to meet at 561-352-3056.

How was your day? Our day selling homes was amazing in Palm Beach County.

I hope you had a great day, I know I did.  I was speaking with one of my clients today and he said, I don't know how you do what you do and you're always so excited.  As I shared with him, I love what I do everyday.  It sounds like a cliche however it is so true.  In fact, I love that I beat my alarm clock on most days.  Why?  Well it is simple, we have big things planned and my passion gets me up and keeps me up.  In fact some days, I feel like I have had too much caffeine and yet, I haven't.  It doesn't take coffee if you love your life.

It can be hard for real estate agents as we see such hardship in Palm Beach County with so many of our short sale clients.  Our real estate team understands that Palm Beach County buyers and sellers need our expertise and encouragement.

Want to love your life?  You should find a way to love it as life is short.  The older I get, the more I appreciate each moment.

Here are a few thoughts that I had:

1.  Surround yourself with people that you like that are passionate about what they do.  We have been blessed to be around people that are as excited about what they do as we are.
2.  Read great books.  If you read something amazing, buy an extra one and share it with someone else.  Looking for a great book?  I just read The Leader Who Had No Title.  There are so many great books, just pick one.
3.  Smile.  It is amazing a smile can be a mood bonus, not just for you, all those around you too.
4.  Eat right.  What you eat matters.
5.  Exercise.
6.  Laugh everyday.
7.  Remember that your clients are counting on you.  Be the calming person in the transaction.  Be positive, this market will reward you.

I hope tomorrow is amazing.  I know mine will be.

Lisa Treu and her husband Steve Treu manage a top producing Palm Beach County Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty. As Palm Beach County Real Estate Agents, Lisa and her team focus on distressed properties, luxury real estate and residential real estate in Palm Beach County. 

The Treu Group can be contacted to buy Palm Beach County Real Estate at 561-352-3056 or to Sell / Short Sale at or on the web at http://www.treugroup.com – The Treu Group, Palm Beach County Real Estate Team.

What is the best option for your underwater home?

Another seller had a hard decision to make, what to do to avoid foreclosure on their Palm Beach County home. Yet by making the decision to call The Treu Group, your Palm Beach County short sale experts, they were one of the sellers that sold instead of having the bank foreclose. It was so good to see the relief at the closing table. It is such a hard decision for so many sellers, does a short sale make sense for your Palm Beach County home? I am sure you are asking yourself Short Sale or stay.

The Treu Group, your Palm Beach County Short Sale Team is here to make sure you have the information to make the right decision. Our Free Shortsale calculator will give you instant information. It is specific to your home and it is confidential.

Go ahead and check it out at http://www.shortorstay.com/thetreugroup After simply putting your address and mortgage information in, you will know the estimated current market value of your home and show you when you will have equity again. The Short or Stay Calculator will allow you to have the information you desire. http://www.Shortorstay.com/thetreugroup It is easy and it is free. There are just a few steps.

Step 1: Enter your property's address.
Step 2: Your Mortgage -- provide some basic mortgage information such as your balance and interest rate. NOTE: Your information is closely guarded and never sold. This is very private.
Step 3: Your Information -- supply your email address to receive an email that has your Short or Stay Calculator results. You will receive instant information. It's that easy and simple.

Hear why you should hire The Treu Group as your Palm Beach County Short Sale Agents.

Still have questions? The Treu Group, your Palm Beach County real estate short sale experts are here to help you. Call 561-352-3056 to reach a Palm Beach County Short Sale Specialist with The Treu Group.

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When is it time to consider a short sale on your Palm Beach County home?

Is it time to consider a short sale on your Palm Beach County home? How do you know when you should pick up the phone to call your Palm Beach County Short Sale Team? I would say before you have robbed your savings, 401k's, borrowed from loved ones as a start. One of the sad calls that we get is from someone that needs to short sale after they have used up all of the money and savings. Don't be another statistic. Call to see if a short sale will help you avoid foreclosure, get out from under your Palm Beach County home that is underwater and help get your life back on track.

The Treu Group is here to help you.

Thinking of selling your home?

If you are thinking of selling your home, our FREE Short or Stay calculator can help you decide. Call us at 561-352-3056.

We have a proven plan with a 98% success rate. 

Visit http://shortorstay.com/thetreugroup for your free short sale calculator.

Palm Beach County Homeowners, are you considering a Short Sale for your home?

Check out our FREE Short or Stay calculator http://www.shortorstay.com/thetreugroup/. Do you feel like giving the keys back to the lender for your Palm Beach County home? There are options for you.

Call us now at 561-352-3056.

Palm Beach County Homeowners:  Time is Running Out:
How the Mortgage Debt Relief Act Can Save Your Palm Beach County Home

The Treu Group, your Palm Beach County short sale agents are telling everyone that they meet, on their weekly radio show, all of the internet, this information.  It is critical that the message be spread.  If you are thinking of doing a short sale, it is time to pick up the phone, come and meet The Treu Group and get the information to make sure you have time to get your short sale closed before the Mortgage Debt Relief Act expires. 

In 2007, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act was passed in an attempt to help the millions of homeowners who, due to the housing crisis and economic crash, suddenly found themselves in danger of losing their home to foreclosure.  This was good news for Palm Beach County Homeowners.

This was such a help to Palm Beach County homeowners relief from the tax responsibility that accompanied forgiven debt or short sales. Often, these taxes would be more than most distressed homeowners could afford.  Without the tax relief, it would have made a bad situation even more challenging for Palm Beach County Homeowners.

At the end of 2012, the act will expire and Palm Beach County homeowners will miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to save themselves tens of thousands of dollars while freeing themselves from an unmanageable mortgage.  So what does that mean to you?  If you want to short sale your Palm Beach County home, now is the time.  We have to begin now if you want to have the financial advantage.  With only 6 months left, it is the time to pick up the phone and call your Palm Beach County Short Sale Experts.

The clock is ticking, but there is still time to change your financial situation and avoid foreclosure. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), and your Palm Beach County short sale agent, I am uniquely qualified to guide you through your options and help you find the right one for your situation.

I know you have more questions and The Treu Group, your short sale experts in Palm Beach County are here for you. We are happy to meet to see how we can help you avoid foreclosure.  Please check out the benefits of doing a short sale over allowing a foreclosure. 

Is a short sale a good option for your underwater home in Palm Beach County?  How many years will it be before your home is back in an equity position?  Should you stay in your Palm Beach County home or do a short sale?  Your Palm Beach County short sale real estate agents have a free, confidential tool for you to find our for yourself.  Is it time to Short Sale my Palm Beach County home? 

Write down any questions that you have and then call me today for your free, confidential consultation.  As your Palm Beach County short sale agents, we can help you get your Palm Beach County short sale closed.  

Do you have more questions about doing a short sale in Palm Beach County?  I have more information about the short sale process and avoiding foreclosure. 

Help is only a phone call away.  You can call us for a free, confidential consultation at 561-352-3056.