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Albuquerque Foreclosed Homes For Sale

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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Question: foreclosed homes WEBSITE?

where can i browse forclosed homes for FREE without having to get a "free trial"...i live in albuquerque, nm

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Answer: go to www.fha.gov then do a search for hud homes for sale. There you can pick the state in which you live in and then i would suggest find a realtor to help you out with the process of bidding and advantages. Advantages like bidding 10 to 25% below the listed price and the fact that hud pays 3% of the sales price to you for closing cost assistance. Good luck the site for new mexico area is www.southwestalliance.com

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