Don DeHanas, Associate Broker with DeHanas Real Estate Services in Waldorf, recently returned from one of the most educational courses pertinent to our times, ‘Becoming an expert in helping home owners  avoid Foreclosure’. Presented in a comprehensive three-day course by the Distressed Property Institute, in Orlando, Fl, this course is updated daily to include all of the latest changes from mortgage companies and government laws and bills. DeHanas has earned his designation as a Certified Distressed Property Expert or CDPE, specializing in the short sale process. 

“A staggering 1 in 10 home owners across America is facing Foreclosure and that figure is likely to go up. Out of necessity, I became a short sale expert”. Says DeHanas. “One of the most difficult times a family endures is financial crisis, and when I am able to help a family avoid Foreclosure and further crisis, it is the most satisfying feeling to have. The best case result is that the family gets to keep their home, and not have to relocate. My affiliation with the Distressed Property Institute has provided me countless avenues in which to advise my clients. It helps me keep up with the latest information, and has armed me with the tools to properly execute a successful short sale transaction for both buyers and sellers. There are no second chances when it comes to keeping a home from foreclosure, and entrusting this transaction to an expert who is completely familiar with the ins and outs of the process, and who possesses knowledge of “insider-tips” is essential.”

 There are many reasons to avoid Foreclosure. One of the greatest myths is that foreclosures and short sales are the same. This could not be further from the truth.  A Foreclosure is one of the credit report items that is almost impossible to repair. In most cases credit scores will be lowered by more than 300 points. Security clearances and government positions, including, but not limited to, military and law enforcement, can be jeopardized by foreclosure, adding loss of job on top of loss of home. 

Don DeHanas is also a graduate of the Realtor Institute. He has been a resident of Southern Maryland since 1968, a graduate of La Plata High School, and Towson State University.  DeHanas Real Estate Services is a family-owned company licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC, specializing in residential real estate services.

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