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1230 22nd St SE, Auburn, WA 98002

2012-05-23T21:37:25Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

1230 22nd St SE, Auburn, WA

Large Rambler, on nice flat lot with a nice wood shop and Brick fireplace with insert, Original Hardwood floors, Updated Vinyl windows, Tank-less wate

3BR/1+1BA Single Family House

offered at $147,300

Year Built	1958
Sq Footage	1,900
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	10,608 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Large Rambler, on nice flat lot with a nice wood shop and Brick fireplace with insert, Original Hardwood floors, Updated Vinyl windows, Tank-less water heater. Vinyl Siding with Tile Roof. Nice sidewalks and Road will be repaved this summer.

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Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: May 23, 2012, 12:18pm PDT

9906 197th Ave Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391

2012-05-23T21:35:05Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

9906 197th Avenue Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA

Excellent Brookside home, built by Quadrant in 2005 then upgraded with new floors a few years ago, Easy commute a few blocks behind Lowes and Close to

4BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $179,950

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,460
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	5,044 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Excellent Brookside home, built by Quadrant in 2005 then upgraded with new floors a few years ago, Easy commute a few blocks behind Lowes and Close to Bonney Lake High School

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Kitchen cabinets

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Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: May 23, 2012, 12:25pm PDT

So you need to sell and must short sale your house, Now what?

2012-05-08T12:54:29Z

So you need to short sale, what do you need to know?

The first thing you need to do is ask yourself some questions.

1) Do you want to stay in your house?

2) Can you afford to stay in your house? What is your income vs. your expenses? Tell yourself the truth, write it down.

3) What are your options, ask yourself these questions.

A) Can you modify your Mortgage?

B.) Will your bank modify your principal to the current market price?

C) Can you just give the keys to your lender and get out of your mortgage(s)?

D) Should you just walk away and let the house foreclose?

E) Where do you want to be in 5- 10 years after this mess of an economy has recovered?

F) What will happen to your credit during this process. Is it possible to save your credit? Will I be able to buy another house?

G) Is it possible to stop the foreclosure?

I offer on my website some self help links http://www.mikekarsten.com/Resources.html checkout the making homes affordable link. If you have an income, you may be able to modify your mortgage and it will be the first thing your lender(s) will look at before doing a short sale. My short sale company http://realmitigation.com/ has actually had lenders modify homes after the homeowners have moved out of their houses.

If you were to just mail in the keys to your lender, how does that benefit you? Your lender is in no obligation to just take your house back and let you off the hook for the balance. In today's market, they will most likely have losses and the outstanding mortgage will give them the right to go after you. The question is what happens to the deficiency?

Sometimes a foreclosure is the best option for you, but not always. It really depends on your goals, how fast you want to recover and whether your lender will give you a full release on the amount owed on a short sale. In most cases a short sale will benefit you. To get your questions answered Call Mike 253-299-6733 your short sale expert.

RealMitigation.com has successfully facilitated 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd mortgages, tax liens, judgments and other real estate horrors.

Mike Karsten is not an accountant or an attorney and these writings are simply opinions.

3525 South 368th Place, Auburn, WA 98001

2012-04-22T07:14:13Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

3525 S 368th Pl, Auburn, WA

Nice private setting and walk to 5 mile lake, Updated 4 bedroom home with fireplace, spacious kitchen with newer counter and kitchen cabinets with nic

4BR/1+1BA Single Family House

offered at $199,500

Year Built	1974
Sq Footage	1,970
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	12,221 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

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Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 21, 2012, 9:56pm PDT

21405 102nd St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391

2012-04-13T22:37:50Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

21405 102nd St E, Bonney Lake, WA

Beautiful like new Rambler, Extra high ceilings giving a wide open classic feel. Gated community, by short sale expert

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $159,950

Year Built	1996
Sq Footage	1,446
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	7,966 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful like new Rambler with Extra high ceilings giving a wide open classic feeling. Gated community walking distance to Safeway and bus routes. Newer floor coverings shows pride of ownership in this must see home. Short sale negotiated by Mike Karsten Short Sale expert, Short Sale has been submitted. Close to final Short sale approval.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central heat

- Fireplace

- High/Vaulted ceiling

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Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 7, 2012, 10:11am PDT

25212 156th St E, Buckley, WA 98321

2012-04-13T21:53:37Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

25212 156th St E, Buckley, WA

One of the Largest lots in Sierra development, with views of the Mountain from the Large open yard in culd-e-sac. Large two story with 3 car garage, j

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $175,000

Year Built	1999
Sq Footage	1,892
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	16,296 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

One of the Largest lots in Sierra development, with views of the Mountain from the Large open yard in culd-e-sac. Large two story with 3 car garage, just minutes up the hill from South Prairie.

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Front view	Large Side Yard
Front Room	Dining room
Rec room with fireplace i	Kitchen
Back of home	Mountain View
From the stairs

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Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 13, 2012, 12:16pm PDT

451 Sorenson St, Buckley, WA 98321

2012-03-06T23:15:54Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

451 Sorenson St, Buckley, WA

Beautiful Copperwynd home located in a high demand area. Nice 4 bed 2.5 bath/ 3 car garage Easy Buckley FHA Short Sale

4BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $195,000

Year Built	1999
Sq Footage	1,989
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	8,400 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Beautiful Copperwynd home located in a high demand Buckley neighborhood. Nice 4 bedroom 2.5 bath with 3 car garage with a quick commute to Hwy 410. Great White River Schools , FHA Lender approved Short sale pricing. Will be a quick close.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C

- Central heat

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Contact info:

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 7, 2012, 10:47am PDT

29306 33rd, Auburn, WA 98001

2012-02-04T07:39:50Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

29306 33rd Ave S, Auburn, WA

Great starter home with 50 year architectural comp roof. New Kitchen and bath Tile, this home shows pride of ownership with a new open concept kitchen

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $136,578

Year Built	1966
Sq Footage	1,170
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	9,509 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Approved Short Sale pricing, 10 day approval process. Great starter home with 50 year architectural comp roof. New Kitchen and bath Tile, this home shows pride of ownership with a new open concept kitchen with eating space and beautiful arc's. Solid Maple kitchen cabinets new kitchen newer counters paint and more. This home shows extremely well and has original hardwoods under living room carpet. Easy Short Sale by Auburn's short sale expert

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Contact info:

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 3, 2012, 9:30pm PST

11622 208th Ave Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391

2012-01-25T09:07:34Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

11622 208th Avenue Ct E, Bonney Lake, WA

Well maintained large rambler on large cul-de-sac lot, mature landscaping as previous owner was a landscaper. Sprinkerler system, Patio, shed. Three b

3BR/1+1BA Single Family House

offered at $160,000

Year Built	1989
Sq Footage	1,590
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	11,072 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Well maintained large rambler on large cul-de-sac lot, mature landscaping as previous owner was a landscaper. Sprinkerler system, Patio, shed. Three bedroom a office with 1 and 3/4 bath, Cozy family area with gas stove and formal living room.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Fireplace	- Family room
- Living room	- Bonus/Rec room	- Dishwasher
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Laundry area - inside

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Contact info:

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 26, 2012, 12:12pm PST

15504 253rd Ave E, Buckley, WA 98321

2012-01-13T20:41:57Z

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert | Mountain View Properties | (253) 299-6733

15504 253rd Ave E, Buckley, WA

Two story home in Sierra neighborhood ... Excellent Floor Plan ... Vaulted Ceilings ... Dining Room ... Family Room ...

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

offered at $150,000

Year Built	1999
Sq Footage	1,634
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	14,810 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Two story home in Sierra neighborhood ... Excellent Floor Plan ... Vaulted Ceilings ... Dining Room ... Family Room ... Master Suite with Private Bath & Walk-in Closet ... Two Car Garage ... Large Fully Fenced Back Yard ... 30 x 30 Fire Pit Area ... 8 x 12 Tool Shed ... RV parking. Close to final short sale approval, looking for backup offer.

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Contact info:

Mike Karsten Short Sale Expert

Mountain View Properties

25764

(253) 299-6733

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jan 13, 2012, 10:31am PST