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Buying Your First Home? Realtors Are Your Professional Guides. Make Sure You Choose a Top
Expert.
You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As a top Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Southern Maine real estate expert, it's my job to guide you, from beginning to end. I will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. There are no dumb questions! Together, we will consider: - How much can you really afford? - How to qualify for a mortgage. - How much cash you should put down. - How to buy a home with little or nothing down. - What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for. - How much your payments will be. - The tax advantages of buying. - Is renting or buying better for you? Tell me a bit about your situation below. I'll get right back to you. There is absolutely no charge, and I offer this to you with no strings attached. Please fill out the form below...
 
Dear Homeowner,
Do you owe more than your house is worth?
Are you behind on your mortgage payments?
Do you need to sell your home quickly?
Do you have questions regarding foreclosures and/or short sale?
Are you concerned about how your credit will be affected?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader can help. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion regarding these issues and a very select few that grasp how to successfully lead their clients through such an important financial process.
The experts at Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader undstand the affects of this tough market. We have extensive experience in negotiating with banks to significantly reduce your mortgage so that you can sell your home. The result is a smooth transaction and most importantly a stress-free experience for the homeowner.
The key to a successful short sale is having a knowledgable real estate professional on your side. Our clients will attest to quick sales and aggressive bank negotiations. Some have even received cash back for moving expenses. All with the added benefit of protecting your credit against a foreclosure.
Don't hesitate to gather useful information for such an important decision. Give us a call for a friendly and no obligation phone consulation at 207-784-3800
HOW TO AVOID FORECLOSURE
Short Sales most frequently asked questions
Avoid Foreclosure
• What is a short sale? A short sale occurs when the net proceeds from the sale of a home are not enough to cover the sellers’ mortgage obligations and closing costs, such as property taxes, transfer taxes, and the real estate agent’s commission. A short sale is an alternative to foreclosure which may benefit both lender and borrower alike. The lender is getting paid back much of the money which it lent to the borrower as well as getting rid of the property. The borrower is getting out of their mortgage without having to go through foreclosure proceedings or expend any more money towards the home. Typically, the lender pays practically all sales costs including repairs, escrow and title fees and realtor commissions.
• How do I know if a short sale on my property is right for me?
• If I do a short sale, what do I have to pay to sell my home?
• How do I get started on the short sale process?
• What “hardship” is acceptable for a lender?
• I have two loans, can I still do a short sale transaction?
• I am concerned about my credit, how will a short sale affect my credit?
• For the answers to all these questions & more call pre-recorded 24 hr hotline for free report 1-800-784-5451 code 3201 or call us directly at 207-784-3800
HOW TO AVOID FORECLOSURE WITH THE SHORT-SALE SELLER RESCUE PROGRAM
CALL OR E-MAIL FONTAINE TEAM FOR FREE REPORT!
Not all Real Estate Agents Are Qualified Short-Sale Experts!
Here are 10 questions to ask your real estate agent before you sign on the dotted line… 1. Can my real estate agent explain the short-sale process to me? 2. How do I know if my property will qualify for a Short Sale? 3. Does my real estate agent know what information I will need to provide to the lending institution? 4. Does my real estate agent know what “hardship” categories qualify me as a short-sale candidate with the lending institution? 5. Does my real estate agent know how to create an effective short-sale strategy? 6. Does my real estate agent have prior experience and specialize in working with homeowners and lending institutions to create a short-sale transaction? 7. Does my real esate agent know how to market my home, since timing is essential? 8. Does my real estate agent know how to price my home? 9. Does my real estate agent have a pricing/marketing campaign for 14,30 and 45 days? 10. How do I know if I am really comfortable with the real estate agent I am selecting? Call The Brenda Fontaine Family team to Answer your Short Sale Questions…. Call 1-800-784-5451 Code 3201 pre-recorded 24 hour hotline to receive your FREE REPORT
Real Estate Tips
To take much of the guesswork out of your consideration about whether a particular property is a good investment, you can check on the actual selling price of similar homes in the neighborhood.
Some sales information, such as the selling price, the financing terms, and the transaction dates, is public information. Your real estate agent will have record of all recent sales. You can find out how properties have been appreciating, based on actual sales, rather than from the neighbors (they could be wrong!). Driving by comparable homes can give you an idea about how they compare with the property you are considering. Your real estate agent may have seen these homes and can give you additional information to help you make a decision.
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What is the most unusual maintenance project done once each year in the United States?
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The Niagara Falls is shut down for maintenance every year in the fall by diverting the flow of water for 24 hours using a massive series of pipes constructed in 1837.
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Brenda Fontaine
Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader
336 Center Street
Auburn, ME. 04210
Office: 207-784-3800
Fax: 207-786-2957
Email: WebForm@FontaineTeam.com
Brenda Fontaine became a Real Estate Agent in 1983. Brenda has helped over 4000 families buy and sell their home. Brenda ranked NUMBER 1 for a nationwide franchise for "Top All Around Realtor" for 6 years. Brenda's success is due in part, to her caring attitude, her consistent follow through and also her strong work ethic. Brenda is supported by an experienced and dedicated team of licensed professionals that consist of a client care manager, Melissa Field, marketing manager, Crystal Bergeron, showing/feedback coordinator, Angie Larochelle, field Coordinator, Claude Fontaine, listing manager, Marie Beaulieu, Business Development, Karen Gruver and eight Listing & Buyer agents, Bill Bergeron, Clayton Larochelle, Beth Favreau, Deb Morin, Nick Trider, Harriet Cummings, Pat Long-Cressey & Chad Sylvester. The Family team of sixteen licensed professionals work together to help families buy and sell their property. They want to be your "Realtors for life" and they will give you superior service to earn that honor.
The Wall Street Journal recently posted America's Top Performing Real Estate Professionals on their website. (wsj.com) Amongst the top 400 is local real estate professional Brenda Fontaine. Fontaine who ranked 44th on America's Top Performer list, is broker owner of Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader located at 336 Center St. Auburn, Maine.   
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