Summary: This article explains some key aspects of Florida foreclosure laws that home buyers should understand. This article was published in January 2010, so the laws may have changed by the time you read it.
Florida is one of the top-three foreclosure states right now, as far as the number of foreclosed homes available. It’s a [...]
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In this article, we will discuss the short sale package and how it relates to the buying process. If you are thinking about purchasing a short sale property in the near future, you need to start gathering the documents you’ll need to submit to the lender. Here’s how to do it.
Many home buyers are trying [...]
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The housing bust has done its damage to the Irvine, California real estate scene. And now the unemployment rate is having its turn. As a result, there are many foreclosures in Irvine and surrounding areas.
This is obviously bad news for homeowners (the ones who are being foreclosed upon, and also the ones who are watching [...]
California Cities | December 18, 2009 2:38 pm | Comments Off
Reader Question: “I have come across dozens of websites that offer foreclosure listings, but many of them seem sketchy to me. I am skeptical about signing up for things online. Where can I find foreclosure listings for my area?”
It’s true, the online approach is the fastest and easiest way to get foreclosed home data for [...]
General Buying Tips | December 16, 2009 1:15 pm | Comments Off
You’ve probably heard you can get a good deal on a home by purchasing foreclosed property in your area. This is true in most cases, but there’s a lot you need to know about the process before you begin.
Entire books have been written on how to buy foreclosure properties. So if you’re serious about this [...]
General Buying Tips | September 3, 2009 7:00 am | Comments (0)
Today, I’d like to outline the basic process for buying foreclosed homes in your area. Keep in mind that this process varies slightly from state to state, mainly because foreclosure laws vary between states. Generally speaking, however, most people who buy foreclosed homes will go through the following series of events.
The Process of Buying Foreclosures
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General Buying Tips | July 2, 2009 7:12 am | Comments (0)
Austin, Texas did not experience a real estate crash recently, not like most cities in the U.S. This is due to the slow but steady appreciation we have seen here over the last few years. But there are still plenty of foreclosure homes in Austin and Travis County as a whole, at least at the [...]
Texas Cities | May 1, 2009 9:18 am | Comments Off
The number of foreclosure activities in Hemet, California has recently passed the 4,800 mark. This includes homes in a pre-foreclosure status as well as those that have been foreclosed upon by banks. This data comes from RealtyTrac and has been confirmed through other sources. Based on local and national trends, we expect the combined number [...]
California Cities | April 28, 2009 9:22 am | Comments (0)
There are well over a thousand bank owned homes on the market in Menifee, California right now. These properties are often sold for less than market value, so they’re a great opportunity for first-time buyers and investors. In this article, I’ll tell you how to find them.
In terms of home foreclosures, California is the second [...]
California Cities | April 27, 2009 2:59 pm | Comments (0)
You’ve heard that foreclosed homes are a great way to save money when purchasing a new house. But you’re not sure how to find these kinds of properties and start the buying process. If this describes you, then you’ll find this article helpful. Today, I’d like to explain how you can find foreclosed properties for [...]
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