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Archive for November, 2007

Arlington Tx Foreclosed Homes

With the current chaos in the real estate market, it seems that there are foreclosures everywhere.  If you’re interested in buying a new home or an investment property, foreclosures offer a great way to get a rock bottom price on a property.  Buying a foreclosure property, however, can also have some inherent risk.  The risks associated with buying a foreclosure stem from the lack of normal protections you would get from buying a conventional house. 

Property Listings

You don’t always have to pay a fee to find listings of foreclosed properties.  Find a local real estate agent with foreclosure experience.  An agent can often give you free information on foreclosures in your area.  You can also find listings by going to the local courthouse.  The tax office will often having postings of foreclosed properties.  For more information on finding local foreclosure listings, visit GreatForeclosureListings.com.

Home Inspection

Be sure to invest in a home inspection.  Foreclosed homes are often poorly maintained and in disarray.  The property may be vandalized or appliances may be missing.  Also, do not be surprised if the utilities have been discontinued.  This can particularly be in colder climates when the heat has been shut off.  Try to have the utilities turned on before your inspection.  An inspection can cost anywhere from $250 to $400 but will save you money in the long run.

Title Insurance

Be sure to purchase title insurance.  Title insurance will protect you from any unforeseen liens against the property.  It will also protect you in case a previous owner makes a claim against the house after you purchase it.

Get a Lawyer

A good real estate lawyer is essential in any foreclosure deal.  You will need a lawyer to draw up a contract with escape clauses in case something goes wrong at the last minute.  You can find a real estate lawyer at BestPropertyLawyer.com

Final Sale?

Don’t assume that the sale is final.  In some states, the homeowner has up to six months after the foreclosure to pay any outstanding debts and reclaim the house. 

Location, Location, Location

Be careful of where you buy a foreclosed property.  In cities like Las Vegas and Tampa, widespread foreclosures are plummeting an already weak real estate market.  Thus, although there may be more foreclosures available, it may be harder to turn a profit.  It may be wiser to buy a foreclosed home in markets that are already showing signs of stabilization.  According to Forbes Magazine, the top ten markets for buying a foreclosed home are:

Charlotte, NC

 

Raleigh, NC

 

Nashville, TN

 

Oklahoma City, OK

 

San Antonio, TX

 

Albuquerque, NM

 

Knoxville, TN

 

Seattle, WA

 

Indianapolis, IN

 

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

Buying a foreclosed property can be risky.  But with the proper protection, it can also be very rewarding.  To learn more about buying foreclosed homes, visit GreatForeclosureListings.com

About the Author:

Greg Chan is a business and finance expert. He has authored many articles on buying foreclosures. For more information, visit GreatForeclosureListings.com

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Wachovia Bank Foreclosures Florida

Stated income home loans are now a thing of the past as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac suffer with more defaults. Now consumers must qualify with full documentation and won't be able to qualify due to debt to income ratios. This will affect over 70% of California and Florida homeowners needing to refinance their adjustable rate mortgage as well as many more across the country.

With so many people facing rate adjustments this year the only choice may be a work out with their lender or foreclosure . The problem is in most cases these people can not get their lender to listen or even take their call until they are in foreclosure.
One of the main wholesale lenders INDY MAC BANK just toppled and taken over by the FDIC as well as the others facing bleak portfolios consumed by option ARM's as well as subprime loans due to increase as much as 5.00%. Countrywide Bank, Wells Fargo, EMC, Washington Mutual, Downey Savings, Wachovia (formerly World Savings) to name a few, are all facing troubled times if they haven't seen enough already.

If a consumer is facing hardship and the bank refuses to listen what is one to do short of being foreclosed on and ruining their hard earned credit. What do you normally do when you are in trouble or over your head? Hire an attorney!

Most Banks will not even speak with you unless you are down 3-4 months or more on your mortgage and by that time your credit is shot and you may never qualify for a secured loan at a fair interest rate again. Loan Modification companies are crawling out the wood work to take your money and submit your paperwork to your lender and try to modify your loan(you can do this yourself).

The problem is the lenders/servicers are overwhelmed with defaults. They are understaffed and the staff they have is overwhelmed these days and it's about to get worse.

There appear to be a few Law Offices in California that specialize in negotiating with lenders and for much less than the cost of a refinance. A lawyer can work miracles especially if they find RESPA or TILA violations to use for leverage. They know how to talk their language and get the lender to the bargaining table. You hire an Attorney and next thing you know those people in the Loss Mitigation and legal department are your best friend. Sad but true!

About the Author:

Anthony Dean has helped many home owners with the loan modification process. See how he can help with your loss mitigation here
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Question: How can someone find an attorney who specializes in loan modifications without being scammed?

I've already been scammed, was asked to pay a big fee upfront and told to stop making my mortgage payments only to find out their goal is to have you go into foreclosure and take over your house, they disappeared when I tried to get my money back. I'm in Los Angeles, am looking for a reputable company or attorney to help me with my loan modification!!
no it's not easy with my lender, otherwise I wouldn't be willing to pay for an attorney and yes there are ligit ones out there, so don't give misinfo out plz.

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Answer: So far the BBB has not found any. not a single one.

The modification process is super easy, you should be able to do it yourself.

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