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Answers (8)
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3923
Call the city, as I mentioned. I called them and they said if they receive complaints they would send someone out.
- Elizabeth W. Snide, "Elizabeth Snide"
- Contributions:3
The asset manager can and will authorize maintenance of the property. It sounds like the home is in the void of the foreclosure transfer process. If you can find out who the trustee was who handled the foreclosure (this would be public record at the courthouse), provided it was a non-judicial foreclosure, the trustee can authorize immediate maintenance or at least give you a contact number for a bank representative if an asset manager has not yet been assigned. Once the home is assigned to asset management then basic maintenance should not be an issue. Good luck.
- Michol Perry, "Mikie Perry"
- Contributions:1
Lucy, yes calling the city hall/town office is the first step. If they do not have updated ownership records, then I suggest you try the registry of deeds. If it has been foreclosed on, the banks name should be on record. I have a foreclosure in my neighborhood as well and it look terrible. I just went from a short sale to foreclosure. It is right on the corner and is the first house you see when coming into our neighborhood. I understand your concerns. I would also check the door to see if it has been winterized. That company may be able to tell you who owns it or at least who is responsible for it. Good luck! Best, Mikie
- Drew Ludlow, "DrewLudlow"
- Contributions:505
If the lawn has been mowed and there is a tarp on the roof, chances are that there is a small sticker on the front door with the name and number of a property preservation company who first changed the locks and mowed the grass. Start there.
Next, go to the Fannie Mae (FNMA) website to see if they own it. If so, they should be able to direct you to the asset manager (AM) who can then direct you to the selling broker.
If no luck there, you can check your county tax site to see whose name is on the deed, but there are so many layers of insulation there that the owner of record may not have any authority.
Next, go to the Fannie Mae (FNMA) website to see if they own it. If so, they should be able to direct you to the asset manager (AM) who can then direct you to the selling broker.
If no luck there, you can check your county tax site to see whose name is on the deed, but there are so many layers of insulation there that the owner of record may not have any authority.
- lucy james
- Contributions:2
thanks so much guys,,just wondered how to find out who is now caring or has mortgage,(what bank)..no for sale sign, we did see some activity this summer in that a landscaping company came and mowed , not spectacular but it did help..now there is blue plastic on the roof which is torn and ragged, hanging halfway onto the ground,,,top prevent leaking? It really is upsetting since everyone else does take care of their property..i think calling the city to find out who owns it and register a complaint is the best thing..
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3923
Is there a for sale sign on the property yet? You can try to find out who 'owns it' what bank and call them to get them to maintain it. I have seen them do that so as not to affect a neighborhood.
You can also call the city if its overgrown and see if they will do anything about it. There are bylaws. Or as previously mentioned pitch in and clean it up.
You can also call the city if its overgrown and see if they will do anything about it. There are bylaws. Or as previously mentioned pitch in and clean it up.
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26853
Yes, they can look terrible. We had a similar situation in our neighborhood, and all the neighbors pitched in and kept the lawn mowed, leaves raked, snow shoveled and various flyers from languishing on the doorstep for weeks.
- kristisar
- Contributions:110
What kind of help are you asking for?
We are living across rhe street from a foreclosed home..besides being an eyesore, it just looks terr
looks terrible...Help!.
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