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How and When to Buy Foreclosure Property

Realty Biz

Many of these will be new investors that don’t have experience with the pre-foreclosures, short sales, and foreclosures, that occurred during the Great Recession. If the house is worth less than the outstanding loan, the seller has options, but a straightforward pre-foreclosure sale is seldom one of the options.

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In the Military and Selling a House: Programs and Resources for Service Members

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Military OneSource has numerous options for helping you navigate your current finances, manage any debt you may have, plan and budget for your future finances, and access tax breaks available to service members. In a traditional home sale, the seller pays 9% to 10% in fees upon closing , while the buyer pays 2% to 5%.

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Ask Brian: What Should I Do When Selling My Home with Little Equity?

Realty Biz

Short sales can be complicated. On your credit report, a short sale is considered better than a foreclosure but it is still a big negative that can remain on your credit report for seven years. Short sales are complicated. You’re going to want a real estate agent with short sales experience.

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Buying a Foreclosure at a Home Auction? Here’s How Much You’ll Probably Spend

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Before you bid, it’s a good idea to run a title search , which will give you an indication of any liens on the home. In areas with a lot of residential demand, flippers or future landlords may crowd foreclosure auctions hoping to snag a deal — just like you. As you would expect, competition is neighborhood-specific. Buyer beware!

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What Buyers Need to Know About Making an Offer on Active Contingent Listings

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In these cases, a buyer already has an offer on their previous home, but they need to make sure the sale closes (or “settles”) in order to buy their new house. Financing contingencies. And if you can’t get financed for the house, you won’t still be obligated to buy it — a big benefit! Title contingencies.

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Selling to Florida Cash Home Buyers: Tips from Experts

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Imagine you list your home for sale and attract a buyer right away who is also willing to offer a top price. However, this buyer needs a mortgage to finance the deal, and that can take months. By contrast, a cash sale can be wrapped up in as few as 7 to 10 days since the transaction doesn’t require a lender’s involvement.

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Eliminating Stringent Contingencies: How to Make a Contingent Offer Stronger

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That’s why financed offers come with appraisal contingencies — the loan can’t clear until the home has been appraised and the lender knows they’re not lending you too much for the home. It’s difficult to fully circumvent the appraisal process when financing is involved, but these numbers aren’t necessarily a dead end. Buyer financing.