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Question: Where can I find listings for pre-foreclosures? Foreclosure auctions?

I am going to start investing in foreclosure properties. Where can I find listings for properties that are heading towards a foreclosure, or are already on an auction block?

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Answer: There are several ways in which you may get a list of pre-foreclosures

#1. Buy a list from a list vendor (Everyone will have the same list)

#2. Go to the county court house, find them yourself and prepare your own list.

#3. Advertise in your local newspaper that youj purchase foreclosures

#4. Direct mail to potential clients (You sometimes get them before others)

#5. Working a farm area passing out flyers on a monthly basis or a newsletter either mailed or passed out. (You sometimes get them before others and they normally recognize your advertisement and trust you more than others because of your constant advertisements in the neighborhood)

Pre-foreclosures are the best to work in my opinion, because you are in direct contact with the person with whom you can help.

If you go to the foreclosure auctions, you have to have all cash or cashier's check to purchase the property.

If a property don't sell at the foreclosure auction I have been able to pick up a few by fiinding out the lender's name writing an offer with few conditions if any along with a check or for 10% down of the offer price. In some instances you are able to pick up a few this way that are returned to the bank as an REO.

You say you are going to start in investing in foreclosures, before spending a lot of time and money into finding the foreclosures, I would invest a little time and money into what make a good deal, what to say to a client as well as how to construct the figures so you will know that you have a deal or not.

I would purchase one of the TV guru's foreclosure package, this will give you the necessary legal forms for your use, they also have scripts you may use once you have a client. They also have the numbers and figures that will tell you if you have a deal or not.

You might also go to your nearest book store and buy a few books on buying and flipping properties. This will give you some other ideas on what to do and how to go about determining a good deal or not. You will find several books that might interest you.

I hope this has been of some service to you, good luck.

"FIGHT ON"

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Building a home - house, cottage or chalet? It's not only the home with its fixtures that are major considerations in terms of Feng Shui but also your choice of lot or what might be considered plot or "the plot".

Some home buyers or builders will place great emphasis and cost on the physical building itself yet play little attention to the "land" or lot itself. Yet years later when it comes time to sell that beautiful home, that investment, the lot itself may be the limiting factor in the basic selling price of their home. It may be the physical location - a 2 million dollar home facing a group of older rental duplexes for example. If you think of it as a potential home buyer - who wants to spend that kind of money, spend big dollars on city and municipal taxes every year and yet come out each morning and view a less than elaborate residential neighborhood view when paying such good money for a property. Ultimately every home has a buyer at a given price. With a less than optimal choice on a lot a house may sell for a lot less than had the home builder spent a higher percentage of the total building budget on the lot.

What can be said about lot choice in terms of Feng Shui?

In Feng Shui, a square shape, is it a lot, a room, or a table. Denotes stability and balance. Qi is able to flow freely, unobstructed. Ideally, your house should be situated in the center of a lot, allowing qi to circulate around the structure and through its windows and doors. Your occupants will be nourished and satisfied. Next in opportunity in lot purchases and availability are rectangular lots. If your dwelling is situated a front of the lot, Qi flows in and accumulates in the back area of the land.

Your wealth and health will be secure and safeguarded. Think of it all as being similar as a wealth person with lots of cash in the bank to provide a strong foundation against winds of change or instability. On the flip side of the coin a deep front yard, although appearing massive and inflating the apparent size, and or perceived value of the home, is not a wise idea. It's the opposite of the model of the wealthy individual, above, with cash in the bank resisting negative forces. With a large oversize front lot, along with a very small rear pace you will have difficulty retaining money, stability and overall power. Not a wise idea for the desirability and marketability of your home - of course along with a sales price.

Currently you may come across odd sized lots - trapezoids. These are not wise choices - even if they are exotic and may be bundled with very attractive and competitive pricing. It's almost as if developers are repackaging the left overs of what is still around in a new and wonderfully inspiring format. None of these lot types are good choices. Simple as that. Sheng qi , inspiring good health, must squeeze into that trapezoid shaped lot. Like a bottleneck, the forces must maneuver through the tight opening in order to accumulate in back. Trapezoid lots are not a wise choice for this reason. On the other side you may come across inverted trapezoid lots. Qi will have no trouble entering, but a difficult time staying. Again not a wise overall choice in lot shape. Lastly is the triangular lot, which should be avoided at all costs. It is very difficult to position anything inside or outside the home that does not create sha qi. On top of that angular, triangular lots are most disorientating.

In the end pay particular care when choosing the lot type of your new abode. The basic premise when purchasing real estate is to consider future resale value and sales desirability as a major component in any real estate decisions. This includes the choice of the lot or plot as well. Spending more up front in the beginning may be a very wise choice in your real estate mix. Feng Shui.

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A year ago most Americans had never encountered the word “subprime”, but today it is a notorious household word. And in too many households, it is uttered with contempt, despair, frustration, or some combination of those stressful emotions. The fact is that all of us – even those who have good credit and no mortgage whatsoever – have been somewhat affected by the so-called subprime mortgage crisis. What was originally explained as an isolated problem limited to an obscure portion of the overall mortgage market has now become a far-reaching global financial problem.

While the mess did start within the subprime industry – which accounts for only a tiny percentage of American home mortgages – it has now become everyone’s problem, either directly or indirectly. By the end of the third quarter of 2007 it had become widely acknowledged and conspicuously apparent that the subprime lending catastrophe had spilled over into a wide range of sectors beyond the high-risk lending arena. Experts have even predicted that the entire USA economy could plunge into a severe recession, thanks to the current mortgage and housing crisis. What this means for the average homeowner or buyer of real estate is that the market has changed dramatically.

Here are some insights into the current mortgage situation, and how it may impact your ability to take out a new mortgage or refinance an existing one:

The Proposed Rate Freeze

Much of the trouble with loans and interest rates involves adjustable rate mortgages with so-called “teaser” rates that start off at super-low, highly attractive rates. Homeowners pay relatively small amounts for the first few years, but then the rates readjust. Because prevailing rates have climbed dramatically, the readjustments often mean that monthly payments spike and can even double. Borrowers find themselves unable to make the new payments so they default.

Approximately 2 million of these ARM loans will reset higher within the next 18-24 months, so government officials have called on lenders to allow a temporary rate freeze or moratorium on resets. They hope this will give homeowners time to get back on their feet. Investors who backed these loans may disagree, so the proposal might get stalled. Even if it does go through, only homeowners who have keep up with their payments will qualify for the freeze. So it pays to keep up with your mortgage – even if it means financial sacrifices elsewhere.

Refinancing and Home Equity Loans

Lenders including Citigroup, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo have been lowering the maximum amount that borrowers can finance in some particular locations of the country where home prices are falling especially fast. Your chances of qualifying for a refinance may be diminished if you live in an especially foreclosure-prone area, even if your own home has maintained its value.

Lenders are also taking a harder look at appraisals, credit reports, and income. Applying for a refinance or a home equity loan during the mortgage crisis will be more challenging, so it is important to bolster your credit, provide excellent documentation, and be realistic about pricing and market value in terms of equity or sales prices of listed homes.

The Status of Jumbo Loans

Buyers who need jumbo loans – those unconventional mortgages exceeding $417,000 – will find that they are also in short supply, just like high-risk subprimes. The reason is that both subprimes and jumbos depend heavily upon private investment for their source of capital, and many private investors are sitting on the sidelines of the current tumultuous market. So if you plan to buy an expensive home and expect to borrow with a jumbo, you can expect to pay a hefty premium. Rates of jumbos have jumped considerably, and some mortgage brokers cannot even find jumbos for their clients, except at prohibitive prices.

If you are shopping for a jumbo at this time, one strategy is to first shop long and hard for an excellent and well-connected mortgage broker who charges reasonable fees. Less experienced brokers may not have the resources to locate a jumbo, or they may only be able to arrange them with those lenders who charge top dollar. For buyers who are close to the price of a conventional loan, it may be better to use two loans and piggyback them to come up with the funds. A conventional loan for just under $417,000 can pay for most of the purchase, and then you can take out a smaller loan – that you’ll pay higher interest on but can hopefully pay off or refinance soon to a better rate – for the remaining balance.

To successfully navigate today’s market is not impossible, so don’t despair. You just need to employ a fresh perspective, updated information, and reliable resources – including experienced and trustworthy lenders who can creatively assist with borrowing hurdles, options, and decisions.

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Jeff Hammerberg is an professional realtor with over 20 years experience and a LGBT advocate. Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, contact the professionals at http://www.GayMortgageLoans.com and http://www.GayRealEstate.com. Or call toll-free at 1-888-420-MOVE (6683). Experienced brokers dedicated to the GLBT community are ready to serve you.

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