Both Norm and Emily of the Nicholls Real Estate Group recently attended a two day class and earned the prestigious designation of "Certified Distressed Property Expert." This was a class with extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is valuable information for us to offer to our clients in a time when the real estate market throughout the country is distressed by homes in the foreclosure process.
 
Short sales allow a cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property.  With declining property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy.  More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly to them than foreclosures.
 
The current U.S. housing market and financial crisis have caused tremendous stress and heartache for families across America.  Such people need to understand that they are not alone....millions of families are affected. Certified Distressed Property Experts fully understand that saving a home from foreclosure can save a life, which can save a family, which can save a future.
 
If you, a friend, or an acquaintance are facing such a situation, please give us a call at (530) 550-5035 or email us at nnicholls@dicksonrealty.com .  We would like to answer all of your questions and get you pointed towards the proper remedies for this situation that has affected so many.  There is no fee, nor obligation, for this confidential consultation.
 
(Note:  We only do Real Estate in the Truckee/Tahoe area but can discuss this type of situation regardless of where the property is located.  We can also refer you to other agents in your specific area who are also trained as Certified Distress Property Experts).
 
For those of you who are Buyers, we would also like to field your calls to better acquaint you with Short Sales and REO's (Real Estate Owned Properties) and the opportunities that these types of distressed properties may present to you in your search for Real Estate investments.