December 2009

What is a Certified Distressed Property Expert?

Carolyn A. Capalbo

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 10:29am. 735 Views, 1 Comments.

My recent certification as a Certified Distressed Property Expert gives me added insight into foreclosure avoidance and short sales.  My extensive training in short sales will help direct homeowners to much better alternatives to foreclosure.  Please see below for the public service announcement for more details.

FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE

CAROLYN CAPALBO EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE

Carolyn Capalbo of Keller Williams Realty of Manassas, VA has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.  This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed”…

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Sell now or wait for spring?

Carolyn A. Capalbo

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 12:31pm. 360 Views, 1 Comments.

Waiting for the robust spring market, peak buying season, to sell your home?  Please keep your eyes on the pulse of the economy and the potential for a flood of inventory.  We could be setting up for a repeat of the spring market of 2007.  I remember working with several families late fall early winter 2006 and advising them to go on market during off peak months.  Those that listened to me sold their homes in a declining market with limited inventory and limited buyers.  There were several that chose to wait until the traditional spring real estate market and peak buying season.  Many of those sellers are still living in their homes today.  What happened in the first quarter of 2007 could potentially happen again this spring.  We could see a tremendous…

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