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Are YOU Interested in Buying an REO?
I just wrote an article that may interest you IF you are interested in buying an REO…or perhaps have little choice because of price range. There are some important questions that I like to ask, so these might be useful … Continue reading
The 10 Buyer Challenges YOU Must Be Aware of
There are plenty of challenges to buying a home in today’s market. Here is a list of the 10 I think are the most relevant to buyers. First time buyers have some challenges because for many the price range limits … Continue reading
Are Your Expectations Realistic?
Buyers need to be realistic in their pricing expectations, but many are not. Here’s why and what to do. Continue reading
Posted in Due Diligence, House Hunting, Short Sales
Tagged first time buyers, foreclosures, pricing, Short Sales
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Homebuying Disappointments
Buying a new home is very rewarding – the pride of ownership, and building wealth through real estate (e.g., equity), are two excellent reasons to buy. But there can be disappointments too, especially in this market. As a first time … Continue reading
Posted in Homeownership, What do I Buy?
Tagged buyer, first time buyer, first time home buyer, foreclosures, REO properties, Short Sales
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Short Sale vs. Foreclosure Sale vs. REO
There is lots of interest in properties that are commonly called distressed properties, as well as concern about the number of these that keep appearing on the market. Sometimes there is confusion about what these different properties are. So here … Continue reading
Posted in Glossary of terms, Short Sales
Tagged bank owned properties, distressed properties, foreclosures, NOD, Notice of default, REOs, Short Sales
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