Hemet Foreclosure Activity Passes 4,800 Mark
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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 of Hemet foreclosure and pre-foreclosure homes to exceed 5,000 within the next few months.
No community wants to have this many foreclosed homes in their neighborhoods, which is why we encourage local home buyers in Hemet to consider buying these properties. In nearly all cases, a foreclosure home will be priced below its current market value. This is because lenders want to get the non-performing mortgage off their books as soon as possible. They are in the business of lending money — not managing properties.
How to Buy a Foreclosed Home in Hemet
You can save money by purchasing a foreclosure property in Hemet, California. We’ve covered that already. But buyers should also realize that the process for buying these homes can vary, based on the foreclosure status that the house is in.
For example, if you buy a home while it’s in the pre-foreclosure status (before the bank has foreclosed on and repossessed the property), you might be able to purchase it from the homeowner. But if you buy it after the foreclosure has taken place, you’ll be dealing directly with the lender, or a trustee acting on the lender’s behalf.
Here’s the bottom line. You could save a lot of money by purchasing one of the many foreclosure homes in the Hemet area. But the process requires careful research on your part. I recommend working with a local real estate agent who is familiar with the process. He or she can advise you on the best steps to take, and can also help expedite the approval process with the lender.
I also recommend that you sign up for a foreclosure-tracking service online, such as the one recommended below:
For Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
If you already own a home in Hemet, California, and you are falling behind on your mortgage payments, you should be proactive about researching your options. You may qualify for a loan modification under the federal government’s Making Home Affordable program. Check out www.makinghomeaffordable.gov to learn more.
You may also wish to visit MortgageReliefOnline.com, which is a new website set up by FICO (the credit scoring company) and two non-profit organizations. This website can help you determine your eligibility for various financial support programs.
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April 28, 2009 9:22 am