Kind House Buyers

09/23/2026

The difference between foreclosure and a short sale may come down to control. With a short sale, you may have the opportunity to participate in the process, protect your interests, and pursue a more manageable path forward.

Don’t wait until your options become limited. Contact Kenneth Trestka, Certified Short Sale Expert®, today for free, confidential guidance.

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
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09/22/2026

If something feels off, pause and ask questions before acting.

When facing a short sale or foreclosure, confusing information and high-pressure tactics can lead to decisions you may regret. Before signing documents, sending money, transferring ownership, or sharing personal information, make sure you fully understand what you’re agreeing to.

Protect yourself and explore your options with a Certified Short Sale Expert®. Contact Kenneth Trestka today for free, confidential guidance:

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
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09/21/2026

Facing a short sale or foreclosure can feel overwhelming - but the right guidance should educate and empower you, not scare or pressure you.

Get clear answers and explore your options with a Certified Short Sale Expert®. Contact us today for free, confidential guidance.

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09/18/2026

The distressed-property cycle is no longer something to prepare for - it is already unfolding. Homeowners need qualified guidance early, while real estate professionals must be ready to navigate short sales, foreclosures, and REO transactions effectively.

40,277 FORECLOSURE FILINGS - REOs UP 42% YEAR OVER YEAR

The August foreclosure numbers are in, and the trend continues moving higher.

According to ATTOM:

40,277 properties had foreclosure filings - up 1% from July and 13% from last year.

25,894 properties started foreclosure - up 7% year over year.

5,794 properties completed foreclosure and became REO - up 22% in one month and 42% year over year.

That 42% increase in completed foreclosures is the number everyone in the distressed-property industry should be watching.

South Carolina, Nevada and Florida posted the nation’s three highest foreclosure rates. Florida also led the country with 3,189 new foreclosure starts, while Punta Gorda had the second-worst foreclosure rate among major metropolitan areas.

Texas recorded an extraordinary 1,835 completed foreclosures - nearly one-third of all REOs reported nationwide during August. (Texas has one of the nation’s fastest foreclosure timelines - so it always leads and sets the pace that the other markets then follow)

This is not another 2008-style collapse happening overnight. It is a slow-burning distressed-property cycle that continues building month after month.

Many homeowners will still have opportunities to avoid foreclosure through loan modifications, conventional sales, short sales and lender-initiated coordinated sales - but only if they receive qualified assistance early enough.

For agents and brokers, the message is clear: The business is changing!

The professionals who understand short sales, loss mitigation, foreclosure timelines, and REO will be the ones positioned to help these homeowners, and receive the business as the market continues changing.

THE DISTRESSED PROPERTY CYCLE ISN’T COMING...

IT IS ALREADY HERE!

Data source: ATTOM August 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report

09/18/2026

Never transfer ownership of your home because someone promises to “save” it from foreclosure. Signing over your deed or title could leave you without control of your property and create serious, lasting consequences.

Before signing anything, pause, verify who you’re dealing with, and seek independent professional guidance. Contact Kenneth Trestka, Certified Short Sale Expert®, for free, confidential help understanding your options.

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gullgroupproperties.com

09/17/2026

Doing nothing is still a decision - and when facing foreclosure, waiting could reduce the options available to you. Taking action early may give you more time to understand your situation, explore a short sale, and plan your next steps.

Don’t wait until the pressure increases. Contact Kenneth Trestka, Certified Short Sale Expert®, today for free, confidential guidance.

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gullgroupproperties.com

09/16/2026

The title “foreclosure consultant” does not automatically mean someone is a licensed real estate professional. Before accepting advice, paying fees, signing documents, or sharing personal information, verify the person’s license, credentials, experience, and professional affiliations.

Protect yourself from misleading promises and high-pressure tactics. Contact Kenneth Trestka, Licensed Real Estate Broker and Certified Short Sale Expert®, today for free, confidential guidance.

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
📧 [email protected]
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09/15/2026

Scammers depend on fear, confusion, and silence. If you or someone you know is facing a short sale or foreclosure, speak up, ask questions, and never allow high-pressure tactics to rush an important decision.

Share this message - it could protect a homeowner from costly mistakes. Contact Kenneth Trestka, Certified Short Sale Expert®, today for free, confidential guidance.

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
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09/14/2026

The distressed-property market is changing, and staying informed is essential. This month’s CSSE newsletter highlights emerging short-sale trends, hidden delinquency risks, and opportunities every real estate professional should understand.

From changing loan-vintage performance to overlooked HOA liens, the warning signs are becoming clearer. Recognizing these signals early allows us to better educate homeowners, provide meaningful guidance, and help them explore their options before foreclosure becomes the only alternative.

Preparation creates opportunity. Real estate professionals who continue learning and adapting will be better equipped to serve their communities as the market evolves.

DO YOU THINK THIS IS A BAD REAL ESTATE MARKET?

WE DON’T.

It is certainly a more difficult market - but difficult markets can create tremendous opportunities for agents who understand where the business is moving.

Many of us have always made more money in a down market than in an up market.

The difference is knowing what to look for and preparing before everyone else catches on.

This month’s Certified Short Sale Experts® newsletter explains where easy listing opportunities are developing, including short sales, pre-foreclosures, seriously delinquent mortgages, HOA liens and the 2019, 2023 and 2024 loan vintages.

The market has changed. The agents who change with it can build an extremely profitable business while everyone else is complaining about how bad things are.

Read the September newsletter here:

https://certifiedshortsaleexperts.com/certified-short-sale-experts-monthly-newsletter-september-2026/

09/14/2026

When facing a short sale or foreclosure, knowing who you can trust matters. Before signing documents, sending money, or sharing personal information, always verify the person’s credentials, license, experience, and professional affiliations.

Protect yourself from scams and high-pressure tactics. Contact Kenneth Trestka, Certified Short Sale Expert®, today for free, confidential guidance and help understanding your options.

📞 Call or text: 631-926-0047
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kindhousebuyers.com