Buying a House After Foreclosure
Interested in buying a house after foreclosure as a way to save money? If so, there are a few things you need to know. Actually, there are many things to know before buying a foreclosure property, but we will start with three...
Foreclosure fever continues to sweep across the United States. Despite government efforts to help (such as the new FHA refinance program), we are still seeing record numbers of home foreclosures across the country.
While these trends represent hardship for the homeowners, they also represent opportunity for home buyers and investors. And let's face it ... it doesn't do the economy any good for these houses to linger unsold after the foreclosure process. When investors buy these properties, it helps to stimulate the economy and move the housing market forward.
This is why we frequently offer tips for buying a house after foreclosure here on this blog. It's also the reason we created Foreclosure City for real estate investors. In that section of our website, you'll find a variety of tools and advice to help you through the process of buying a foreclosed home.
But before you venture forth into this world of real estate investment, there are certain things you need to know. I recommend purchasing a book that explains the details of buying a house after the foreclosure process. It's a popular topic these days, so there are many books on the market. Stop by Amazon.com and see what you can find.
In particular, there are three things I feel a would-be investor should know about buying a house that has been foreclosed upon. Without further ado, here they are...
1. You Will Probably Buy at an Auction
If a house does not sell during the pre-foreclosure stage (like through a short sale process), then it will almost always go to the auction state. So if you are truly interested in buying a home after foreclosure then you'll need to learn as much as possible about real estate auctions and how they work in your state.
2. You Will Probably Be Paying Cash
If you buy a house at an auction, you will have to pay for it on the spot. It costs the lender money to maintain a house after foreclosure -- and to promote it, sell it, etc. The last thing they want to do is waste time with buyers who lack financing. In fact, your finances will probably be verified in some way before you are allowed to bid at the auction.
3. You Will Have Limited Inspection Opportunity
Many houses that are sold after a foreclosure process are sold as-is with no warranties. On top of that, many homeowners who know they will be foreclosed upon will neglect the home. Some will even damage the house intentionally out of anger or frustration. So for these reasons, it's best to view the property before bidding on it.
You probably won't be able to schedule a full inspection, as you would with a regular purchase process. But anything is better than nothing -- even if it means visiting for a quick walk-through. The point here is that there's more uncertainty involved when buying a house after foreclosure than with the traditional purchase process.
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Foreclosure fever continues to sweep across the United States. Despite government efforts to help (such as the new FHA refinance program), we are still seeing record numbers of home foreclosures across the country.
While these trends represent hardship for the homeowners, they also represent opportunity for home buyers and investors. And let's face it ... it doesn't do the economy any good for these houses to linger unsold after the foreclosure process. When investors buy these properties, it helps to stimulate the economy and move the housing market forward.
This is why we frequently offer tips for buying a house after foreclosure here on this blog. It's also the reason we created Foreclosure City for real estate investors. In that section of our website, you'll find a variety of tools and advice to help you through the process of buying a foreclosed home.
Buying a Property After Foreclosure - What You Should Know
But before you venture forth into this world of real estate investment, there are certain things you need to know. I recommend purchasing a book that explains the details of buying a house after the foreclosure process. It's a popular topic these days, so there are many books on the market. Stop by Amazon.com and see what you can find.
In particular, there are three things I feel a would-be investor should know about buying a house that has been foreclosed upon. Without further ado, here they are...
1. You Will Probably Buy at an Auction
If a house does not sell during the pre-foreclosure stage (like through a short sale process), then it will almost always go to the auction state. So if you are truly interested in buying a home after foreclosure then you'll need to learn as much as possible about real estate auctions and how they work in your state.
2. You Will Probably Be Paying Cash
If you buy a house at an auction, you will have to pay for it on the spot. It costs the lender money to maintain a house after foreclosure -- and to promote it, sell it, etc. The last thing they want to do is waste time with buyers who lack financing. In fact, your finances will probably be verified in some way before you are allowed to bid at the auction.
3. You Will Have Limited Inspection Opportunity
Many houses that are sold after a foreclosure process are sold as-is with no warranties. On top of that, many homeowners who know they will be foreclosed upon will neglect the home. Some will even damage the house intentionally out of anger or frustration. So for these reasons, it's best to view the property before bidding on it.
You probably won't be able to schedule a full inspection, as you would with a regular purchase process. But anything is better than nothing -- even if it means visiting for a quick walk-through. The point here is that there's more uncertainty involved when buying a house after foreclosure than with the traditional purchase process.
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