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There are usually quite a few short sales on the market in Orange County at any given point in time. This is especially true after the real estate downturn which has left many homeowners upside down on their mortgages. As a short sale buyer you can help a homeowner in trouble and prevent them from entering foreclosure, it doesn't matter if you are a home buyer or an investor. It's a great win-win situation for everyone since the homeowner is rescued from foreclosure and the buyer can get an excellent price on a great property.

However, short sales are trickier than standard sales. It takes an expert to successfully close a short sale. If you have any questions regarding Orange County short sales, would like some help or are just interested in learning more about the short sale process, contact us today and speak with a specialist.

Orange County has lots of short sale and foreclosure home listings on the market at any point in time, usually into the hundreds. All kinds of homes are available, they can range from starter homes all the way to custom estates in the multi-million dollar range. Some newer communities have had up to 50% of home listings in this category recently. This includes communities like Ladera Ranch near Mission Viejo and San Clamente's Talega.

Buyers very commonly confuse short sales and foreclosures, however it's important to note that these two types of listings are very unique with few similarities. A short sale property is in the pre-foreclosure phase while a foreclosed property is now in control of the lender. Short sales are transactions between the the buyer and seller and they usually require getting approval from the bank for a sale that is below what is currently owed to the bank. REO properties are sold by bank directly to the buyer and involve negotiations with the bank by the agent who represents the buyer.

If you have any questions, please contact us today to speak with an Orange County short sale specialist.