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About Steele V. Propp
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Expertise
Can answer all questions on all areas of the foreclosure process both judicial and non-judicial. Also on loss mitigation and foreclosure prevention including loan modification, short sales and deed in lieu of foreclosure. Also can assist with questions on purchasing property in foreclosure and already bank owned (REO, Real Estate Owned). Both as an investor and/or a homeowner.

Experience
I have 18 years of working with the foreclosure industry as a Foreclosure Specialist. Currently work with over 20 major lenders as well as a dozen asset management companies. Head up the Bank Owned Property Division of the Schatz Real Estate Group located in Minneapolis, MN. Regularly consult and advise consumers from across the county.

Organizations
I belong to the Realtor Association at the National, State and Local levels. Also the Real Estate Investors Association. The Real Estate Educators Association. As well as number foreclosure industry organizations.

Publications
Consumer Reports, Money magazine, Consumer Digest and many local and national newspapers.

Education/Credentials
Bachelors Degree work in Psycholgy and Economics. Masters Degree work in Counseling Over 15 real estate designations. Specialized study of foreclosures and real estate.

Awards and Honors
Diamond Award from the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) origanization. Chapter of the Heart as President of the Minnesota CRS Chapter

Past/Present Clients
GMAC Asset Management, First American REO, HomEquity REO, Keystone Asset Management and more.

   

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Pre foreclosure11/19/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: The question is regarding the house I live in. I bought it summer 2006 with goal of re-selling it ...
  A: In answer to your further liability and tax questions, the former (liability) is somewhat tied to ...
Pre foreclosure11/19/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: The question is regarding the house I live in. I bought it summer 2006 with goal of re-selling it ...
  A: Well aware of the difficulties in dealing with Aurora. First of all, in order to get a loan mod (or ...
Home Equity Loan after foreclosure11/19/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: After my home foreclosed Oct 08, I continued to pay on the Home Equity loan. The bank that I was ...
  A: If the property was foreclosed upon, then the Home Equity Loan was no longer against the house. It ...
Abstract11/17/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: We recently purchased a bank owned home. After closing I asked where our abstract was located and ...
  A: Only a licensed attorney can explain the difference between and abstract and title insurance. I am ...
foreclosure11/14/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: already lost my home to foreclosure, to the first lender where does that leave the second lender
  A: The questions should have been answered during the court hearing for the foreclosure. If the ...
Foreclosure in Idaho11/13/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I have a first mortgage and a second which is a credit line. If I went into foreclosure under Idaho ...
  A: According to my sources your state does non-judicial foreclosures. Simply put they do not have to ...
Fannie Mae Foreclosures11/12/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: In October, I asked about buyng a house at auction where the mortgage was owned by Wells Fargo. No ...
  A: There are several things going on here but let me give you my professional opinion based on 18 years ...
Foreclosure11/9/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: In Florida once you stop a mortgage payment how long would it take for the bank to lock or foreclose ...
  A: First of all there will be a timeframe during which the lender will wait before starting the ...
residential loan in default11/8/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: My residential loan with BOA is 15 months deliquent. I applied for a loan modification under HAMP ...
  A: Of course, you can offer this alternative. But to be direct, I don't know if they have the ...
Deficiency judgements/1099/Short Sale only11/7/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: There is so much misinformation out there and I am so confused. Can you tell me if I am ...
  A: As long as your attorney is skilled in foreclosure law and shortsales, I would say "yes!". The ...
Locked out of new home by previous owner's lender11/7/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I’m a young, first-time homebuyer who closed on the purchase of a townhome three weeks ago ...
  A: Sorry to see this happen to you. Unfortunately I have found that at many of these lenders the right ...
Deficiency judgements/1099/Short Sale only11/7/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: There is so much misinformation out there and I am so confused. Can you tell me if I am ...
  A: Based on what you are saying, I believe you are correct. The 1099 and tax forgiveness can be based ...
Should I find out about previous foreclosure?11/6/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: About 4 years ago, I owned a home that went into foreclosure. At the time, I didn't really talk with ...
  A: It would appear that the 4 years is what covers but again, I am not an attorney. My understanding ...
Should I find out about previous foreclosure?11/6/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: About 4 years ago, I owned a home that went into foreclosure. At the time, I didn't really talk with ...
  A: I am not an attorney and this is partly a legal question. Of course, the more time that goes by, ...
hud bids11/4/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: It sounds as if I were to "win" the bid, I would have to live in the house rather than rent it out ...
  A: I really do not understand your question. I would have to learn more details about the situation. ...
after a forcloser sale11/3/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: My home has been sold at an non-judicial auction, I am wondering what are the laws for me, he has ...
  A: I am not a native of your state so I am not familiar with your statutes to this detailed a degree. ...
Claiming property after foreclosure auction11/1/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: This is a two part question. I was a tenant in a home in AR that was foreclosed and recently sold at ...
  A: It sounds like you were out the house when the locks were changed. As the house was "vacant" it ...
How to stop/delay foreclosure by lender10/30/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I am most concerned about my brothers well being, as he is in quite a jam with a foreclosure ...
  A: First of all let me extend my heart felt sympathy for your brother and this situation. It is a ...
Foreclosed houses for sale10/29/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I read from time to time on Yahoo, articles on Forclosed houses that - according to the article - ...
  A: As you suspect it is largely nonsense. Oh, they have to be able to find one example that happened ...
Delay auction date10/28/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: We have an auction set on our house 12-4-09. We live in WA state which is non judicial. Is there ...
  A: One could request the date be pushed back but unless there is a viable reason most lenders will not ...
foreclosure10/28/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I live in Florida and have two investment properties that are upside down. Both properties are ...
  A: Not good to assume anything. Unless the attorney includes his fees in the negotiations and it is on ...
loan modification10/24/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: we were charged for a loan modification, in order to get fix rate, from our arm rate. to an ...
  A: Always deal with Internet sites ending in .gov such as the HUD site. ...
promissory note10/24/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: how important is the promissory note, that is in the loan papers that a lender usually have the ...
  A: You would have to consult with an attorney or file a complaint with the state banking commissioner ...
rescind trustee sale10/24/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I have a California mortgage with ASC. While in BK 7 I started modification process with ASC. They ...
  A: Unfortunately it is common that the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing and such is ...
foreclosure/short sale10/23/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: I have a house that is considered investment property because I don't live there. I had renters for ...
  A: This site may provide some answers. ...
foreclosure/bank lock out10/23/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: My husband and i own a property in Miami Floirda. Unfortunately we are in the process of ...
  A: I am not an attorney and some of your questions are points of law. But let comment on what I can ...
Foreclosure10/22/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: I have just been served with foreclosure papers. I spoke to the mortgage co. I knew I owed 5600.00 ...
  A: Contact your local city, county or state. There should be a link from the HUD site, the Federal ...
Foreclosure sale date extended10/22/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I have been working with my lender and a housing counselor desperately for the last few months ...
  A: Yes, the postponement is just what you want to hear. They wouldn't do it if they weren't serious ...
Discharge Dept.10/21/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Steele, I called the lender yesterday and was told my equity loan was in the discharge dept. and ...
  A: Probably start foreclosure proceedings. Possibly sell your debt to a collection company that would ...
finding auctions10/19/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: I would like to find out when and where the auctions are in my area? Where do I start to find ...
  A: Not sure what kind of auctions you are talking about. I assume that you mean foreclosure ...
where to find auctions10/19/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: I would like to find out when and where the auctions are in my area? Where do I start to find ...
  A: Sorry, auctions are not in my business plan. I do not get paid to attend auctions. Try searching ...
foreclosure10/18/2009Dennis Herman
  Q: Im renting a home on a month to month. The property was sold at auction and the new owners want us ...
  A: On a month to month lease you have a locked rent until the end of the month. The land lord has to ...
Refinancing - have default notice on record10/17/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Several months ago you greatly assisted me in my efforts to buy off my first and second mortgage at ...
  A: So if I understand correctly (and I am slow today) your relative bought the mortgage and you owe ...
You said10/17/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Read with interest your response.... My first is $120,000. Value of property is $180,000. Second is ...
  A: I don't know if you are understanding me. If the second mortgage (BOA) forecloses Wells Fargo has ...
You said10/17/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Read with interest your response.... My first is $120,000. Value of property is $180,000. Second is ...
  A: What I am saying is that you now have a loan mod worked out. Stick to it. If one misses a payment, ...
Refinancing - have default notice on record10/17/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Several months ago you greatly assisted me in my efforts to buy off my first and second mortgage at ...
  A: First of all, the FHA person was correct. You have a foreclosure/default on your record and they ...
You said10/16/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Read with interest your response.... My first is $120,000. Value of property is $180,000. Second is ...
  A: I think that you might have it backwards. If a first forecloses they don't have pay anyone off. ...
You said "don't fall behind on first?"10/16/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: Read with interest your response.... My first is $120,000. Value of property is $180,000. Second is ...
  A: Interesting. The reason I said to keep paying the first is that if you fall out on a loan mod ...
foreclosure surplus10/16/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: My house in Georgia was foreclosed on last year. And, I recently learned that there was a surplus ...
  A: Understand that I am in another state, but my experience is that one can simply contact the county ...
2nd Loan10/16/2009Steele V. Propp
  Q: We have a 80/20 loan, and right now our first loan is going through a 3 months trial period. We ...
  A: The short answer is "yes". Any loan against the property can start foreclosure Proceedings for ...

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