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Secrets of Pre-Foreclosure Investing
A third warns that accurate data and timely information is essential to survive. McManus said the borrower got out of a painful situation, the bank got rid of a non-performing asset, and McManus bought a discounted house for pennies on the dollar. “Sometimes, Other times, we do lease-option deals, where the seller sells the house to you (the investor) and you lease it back to the seller.” Secrets of Pre-Foreclosure Investing By Octavio Nuiry, RealtyTrac Staff Writer One pre-foreclosure expert says a new federal law will change everything, and short sales and short payoff sales will become the new trend in the marketplace.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Can "Appreciation Sharing" Solve The Mortgage Mess?
The just-passed Housing and Economic Recovery Act includes provisions that will help some 400,000 families replace toxic loans with FHA financing. We need financing for entry-level borrowers, we need mortgages for those who have a 640 credit score and not just 740 and we need to assure that people who have suffered from hard times have a way back into homeownership.” “The FHA,” says Saccacio, “re-started the housing market in the 1930s by popularizing a new concept, the long-term loan. Can “Appreciation Sharing” Solve The Mortgage Mess? By Peter G. Miller
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Stop Home Foreclosure
How to Sell Your House Quickly When Facing Foreclosure By LaTonya S. Your lender may agree to accept the sale as total satisfaction of your mortgage obligation even if the proceeds of the sale are less than the amount that you actually owe. You must also be able to close on the sale of your house within one to two months. (Note: Johnson If you are currently in foreclosure, strongly consider selling your property as a backup plan. The object is to pay off all debt and expenses, walk away without a foreclosure or bankruptcy
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Free foreclosure help and avoiding foreclosure information - RealtyTrac
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and call a HUD-approved housing counseling agency to act as a middleman between the lender and you as the homeowner. The HUD website has the name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and website addresses of thousands of HUD-approved housing counselors who can help you understand the foreclosure process in your state and what your options are. These Check out our NEW Features! Login Why Join? FREE Trial Feedback Help
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Avoiding, Stopping Foreclosures Information, Helpful Resources, Stop Home Foreclosure - RealtyTrac
Find some great information on stopping or avoiding the foreclosure process. Heres some of the latest news articles written about attempts to either avoid or stop foreclosure in its tracks: Helpful Resources: (links will open in a separate window) • Real Estate Agents Spread the Word on Avoiding Foreclosures • Consumer Group Proposes Moratorium on Foreclosures • Treasurer creates task force to combat county foreclosures • State officials, lenders meet on foreclosures
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Burning Down the House
As foreclosures continue to rise, tragic stories like the case against the Gaines Township woman may grow as well. At RealtyTrac , we’ll keep you informed of these and other developments. Posted 10-04-2007 2:51 PM by Octavion Filed under: Foreclosure Trends , arson Comments
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Waning Confidence a Concern That May Help Foreclosures
Economics 401 – Effects of a housing ‘slump’? When James L. That question is: “What IF housing prices plummet?” If housing prices plummeted like they did back in the early 1990s, the loan-to-value ratio on many mortgages might force homeowners into foreclosure, providing new opportunities for real estate investors, speculators, real estate agents and anyone looking to buy a home from the foreclosure pipeline. Doti, president of Chapman University, updated his 2006 economic forecast for the nation, he did have one question that could throw a monkey wrench into the equation, and he called it, THE BIG IF .
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Obtaining a Foreclosure List
Their comprehensive nationwide foreclosure lists contain complete, updated and enhanced information on the available foreclosure properties currently for sale. Information like list price, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, property size, photos, and sometimes even high-tech mapping are included. Why Free Foreclosure Lists May Be Risky Finding a foreclosure list that homebuyers and real estate investors can depend on can be really challenging. Obtaining a Foreclosure List Search Properties | Free 7-Day Trial Obtaining an up-to-date foreclosure list thats reliable can now be done fast and easy with internet access.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Betting Everything on the House: 3 Risky Loans to Avoid
Falling prices, sluggish sales and risky loans that let borrowers pile up debt faster than they can pay it off could put more homeowners out of their houses this year than at any other time this decade. Yet many homeowners — particularly in California, Florida and Colorado — are still purchasing or refinancing their mortgages with “exotic” loans that may keep their monthly payments low now, but when these gimmicky loans “reset” upward borrowers could lose their homes if they haven’t planned for an increased monthly mortgage payment. While these loans certainly can be used for good, too often consumers don’t fully understand the risks involved.
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Buying Bank-Owned REOs at the Auction - RealtyTrac
When banks take back foreclosed-upon homes, they sometimes hire auction houses to unload properties. Moreover, an owner or tenant living in the house may or may not be cooperative about moving out. Sometimes homes are sold at HUD auctions, IRS auctions, "repo" auctions or sheriffs auctions. Visit Foreclosure Center Visit our Foreclosure Center to read more detailed information about foreclosures. Buying Bank-Owned REOs at the Auction Search Properties | Free 7-Day Trial Thanks to a sharp rise in foreclosure filings nationwide, homebuyers and real estate investors are increasingly likely to encounter bank-owned properties that are for sale at real estate auctions.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Foreclosures and Home Price Appreciation
While some may disagree whether foreclosures beget slowing home price appreciation or vice versa (its probably both), theres no doubt that the two are closely related. Take a look at this chart based on RealtyTracs foreclosure statistics and the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversights House Price Index . Posted 01-10-2008 7:59 AM by darenb Filed under: Foreclosure Trends , Real Estate Trends Comments
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Checklist for Buying a Bank-Owned REO Property - RealtyTrac
Many owners of homes that go into foreclosure have been struggling financially, which usually means that the house has not received needed repairs or general maintenance for a while. These liens remain intact until the money is paid, which means that you may have to pay off the liens on the foreclosed property you are buying — even though youre not the one who didnt pay the property taxes. Many CHECKLIST: For Buying a Bank-Owned REO Property Search Properties | Free 7-Day Trial Are you a real estate investor or homebuyer looking to purchase a bank-owned property?
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Tips for Buying Short Sales from the Lender
The first thing you need to get from the owner is what's called a “release” or “authorization to release information,” which is a letter signed by the seller that allows the mortgage lender to talk with you about the seller's mortgage. Laws prevent lenders from releasing mortgage information without the homeowners’ written consent. With more and more sellers unloading their homes for less than what they owe on their mortgages, now is a good time for investors to start negotiating “short sales” with lenders . Real estate investors can find good deals as long as
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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