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Storage and Foreclosures
In spite of all the bank bailouts, and the taxpayer money spent for the purpose of helping to stimulate the economy and save Americas families and homes, we are now learning that many of the banks seem to be spending it on anything but salvaging mortgages, and are actually sitting on much of it!
No matter what we think of the current financial situation and how it is being handled, the cold hard fact is that a lot of people are being displaced, and are having to make some difficult down sizing decisions pretty rapidly. There are financial and logistical considerations like finding new living arrangements, making the best financial arrangements possible, and, if you are moving into a smaller home, what to do with all the extra items that will not easily fit into the new quarters.В As with most decision making, it is always harder to do this under pressure.
First, if you think that the financial situation might cause you to down size, you should of course, make the best deal that you can with your financial institution. Many banks stand to lose in the long run if you lose your home. The market is already flooded with homes, and the banks and mortgage companies will have to carry the burden of having no incoming payments, and all the upkeep involved in keeping a home salable until it actually sells. They would be better off restructuring the loan with you than taking on that extra burden. At the very least, it would be worth talking with your bank, or mortgage company to try to work something out. Neither side has anything to lose, and a good deal to gain if something could be worked out.
Second, If there is no hope for restructuring in a manner suitable for both sides, you will need to find a more affordable place. There should be a few out there that will meet your needs for a reasonable price.
You will have relocating costs of course, and there is the issue of where to put all the extras until such a time as the situation eases. This is one place where a lot of people get into another bad financial situation. If you have a lot of furnishings to move and store, the temptation to get them moved quickly might over ride the ability to make a clear choice, and there is a choice! Paying monthly rental fees for a place to house your paraphernalia is just throwing money away. There is a better way. Portable storage buildings are a great way to store your things without having to pay infinite rental fees for nothing.
If you are buying your new living space, adding a storage building or utility building is a straightforward process. Financing options are available with most companies, including rent to own options which will cost about the same as an equal amount of space in a rent to never own facility. With rent to own, you will have something of your own when all is said and done.
If you are renting your new quarters, and it is a single family dwelling, the landlord might allow you to install a building on the property. You might have to sign a waiver with your dealer, but it would be well worth the effort.
In the case of a multi family situation such as an apartment, there is still hope. Most people have friends or family members with property where you could have a building placed. You would still have to drive to the building, but at least you wouldn’t have to pay rent on something that you will never own.
January 15, 2009
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