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  • The Secret To Buying Wells Fargo Foreclosures - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    Everyone is talking about how great it is to invest in foreclosure properties and the innumerable opportunities present in the market. But the truth is, it takes a little more than optimism to be successful in foreclosure investing. If you are planning to buy Wells Fargo foreclosures, then you ...
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  • Affordable Distressed Properties For Sale Nationwide - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Distressed properties for sale are homes that have been placed in the market by banks or the government to collect as much of what their owners owe from them. This could be unpaid mortgage payments, tax delinquencies and other financial obligations. Although they give ample time for the ...
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  • Quick Facts Before Buying Fixer Upper Homes For Sale - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Those who are looking for bargain homes want to buy fixer upper homes for sale. They often think they can take on the Herculean task of renovating these to either turn in a profit or provide a home for their family. Some do it as a hobby, just like in the case of Victorian homes restorers and ...
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  • HUD Homes: Flipping for a Profit - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    What can be more exciting to investors than the possibility of buying HUD homes that are priced almost half of what they are worth? The opportunity to earn huge profits from these houses is so great that they have become hot items in the real estate market. However, you have to face the fact ...
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  • REO Properties for Sale: Making An Offer - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    The large inventory of REO properties for sale certainly makes it a buyer’s market. But even if you have the upper hand, you need to know that it can still be challenging. There are times when you need to exert an effort in order to make an offer the seller cannot refuse. What Sellers Are ...
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  • Are HUD Homes Worth The Buy? - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    HUD homes are residential properties that have been foreclosed following defaults on their FHA-guaranteed mortgage loans. The term HUD actually refers to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is used to designate those properties which have been insured by the government ...
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  • The Curb Appeal for Foreclosed Homes for Sale Online - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    We often hear “curb appeal” when marketing foreclosed homes for sale. For sellers this refers to how good the home has been prepared for viewing by prospective buyers. For the buyers on the other hand this can be deal clincher. In fact many buyers get really interested in a foreclosure after ...
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  • Determining the Offer Price for Foreclosed Home Listings Properties - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    A buyer who has selected the properties he is interested in from foreclosed home listings will soon have to tackle the concern of making an offer for these properties. Since foreclosed dwellings are available at very low prices, it is to be expected that a lot of other buyers are interested in ...
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  • Bank Foreclosures in Colorado Springs: Making Your Investment Count - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    When buyers are flocking to already home auctions, a better option would be bank foreclosures in Colorado Springs. There are several banks in the city offering a slew of foreclosed homes of all types and sizes. Buyers have a wide choice among family homes, condos, townhouse plans, apartments and ...
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  • Considerations Before Investing In Bank Foreclosure Properties - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    When a homeowner defaults on his mortgage loan, the bank will send a notice of default to the homeowner. If the demand goes unheeded and the period given to the homeowner to make his payments current was ignored or has not been complied with, the bank will then send a notice of foreclosure ...
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  • Pre Foreclosed Homes: The Art of Buying - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    The residential real estate market is heavily burdened by the numerous number of pre foreclosed homes, which increases daily. There seems to be no let up in the number of homes going into foreclosures. You can help alleviate the dismal situation in the housing market by buying pre foreclosed ...
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  • The Future with Bank Foreclosures - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Bank foreclosures have happened left and right starting with the real estate bust that was brewing since the late 2006. Before that, the property market was riding high with home buyers taking on loans to buy properties with inflated prices. Eventually when interest rates started to climb and ...
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  • Foreclosed Homes for Sale - Where to Go - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    When owners of houses defaulted on their monthly mortgage payments, lenders will have no choice but to foreclose on their properties unless these homeowners find ways to pay their dues during a grace period provided to them. However, for various mitigating reasons, many homeowners are losing ...
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  • Betting on a Bank Foreclosure - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    A bank foreclosure is a property owned by the bank by virtue of foreclosure. Properties that have been repossessed by banks are sold back to the market at much lower costs than their actual values. One reason for this is that banks would mostly want to recover only the unpaid portion of the ...
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  • Some Useful Tips For Flipping Queens Fixer Uppers - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Queens fixer uppers are great properties to start a house flipping business. They are cheaply priced, in good location and generally have sturdy and good structural foundations. In a house flip business, these factors are as important as the profit itself since the latter will largely depend on ...
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  • Why Are Fixer Upper Homes Popular - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Joseph B. Smith
    Fixer upper homes would have to be the most affordable form of foreclosures due to their run down condition. But they are very popular among buyers who are inclined to fixing thing and creating pet project. These homes can be found in the same way other foreclosures are found. In bank listings, ...
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  • Your Budget is Enough for Repossessed Homes for Sale - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    When the mortgage of a property had not been paid by a borrower the lender has a right to take that home. The lender, after withholding the property, sells it through a public auction as repossessed homes for sale. The best thing about purchasing a repossessed home is the money you can save. ...
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  • Bank Foreclosure Homes - Investing Full-Time - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Buying bank foreclosure homes is the only investment you will need in your life. The savings and profits you will get by buying, fixing, and re-selling bank owned properties will be enough to give you financial security and a comfortable life. In the ideal world, this is the way all ...
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  • The Ease of Buying Bank Foreclosures - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    Buying bank foreclosures is a common enough exercise for seasoned property investors and is likewise a preferred mode of new buyers acquiring their first home. These properties are all bank owned by virtue of foreclosure. Apart from the perks and incentives offered by banks to encourage buyers, ...
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  • Keep Your Home From Pre-Foreclosure Properties Lists - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Pre-foreclosure propertiesare homes that are in danger of being repossessed by lenders and auctioned off to the public. This occurs when homeowners are unable to repay their mortgage obligations, taxes and other dues. To cover for their arrears, banks or the government will issue a notice of ...
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  • When You Plan to Buy Foreclosure For Sale - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Are you tempted to buy a foreclosure for sale? As a renter, you had been constricted to the rules and regulations of your landlord. You cannot paint, attach hooks on the walls and change your kitchen cabinets. Add to that the monthly expense for something that it is not really yours in the long ...
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  • Your Home Buying Checklist For Foreclosure Properties - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Contrary to old notions, cheap foreclosure properties are not necessarily rundown properties located in seedy neighborhoods. In fact, it is now easy to find foreclosures that are not only bargain pieces, but are also good in quality. This is due to the fact that the foreclosure crisis also ...
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  • Improving Repossessed Homes for Sale - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    You are probably one of the thousands who were able to buy repossessed homes for sale, taking advantage of the oversupply in houses that are available in the market. And you are probably wondering how on earth you will be able to improve the condition of your purchase, given that the property ...
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  • Bank Owned Homes: Saving for the Rainy Days - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    The continuing overspill of bank owned homes into the foreclosures market does not seem to have an end in sight. The market is dealing with low to moderate demand for these homes and this situation creates great opportunities for people who have the financial capability today to purchase a ...
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  • Distressed Commercial Property: Investing Guidelines - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Just like in residential foreclosures, commercial properties may be foreclosed for the same reasons - non-payment of mortgages or property taxes. And just like in home foreclosure, a distressed commercial property also represents great investment opportunities for the same reason that they are ...
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  • Foreclosure Houses: How to Not Get There - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Foreclosure houses are the result of a long process usually taking months or even years before it can be fully completed. This process evokes every bit of human emotion, from confusion on how one declined financially to anger at your lender for commencing the process without hearing you out ...
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  • Government Foreclosures: The Cheapest Way to Gain Equity - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    The most common type of government foreclosures are those that have been repossessed after their owners defaulted on their loan, which was backed by the government. Other kinds of government foreclosures include homes that have been seized in the course of criminal investigation or due to ...
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  • Three Reminders Before Buying Repossessed Homes - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Purchasing repossessed homes is an ideal way for start-up families, people on a tight budget and investors to own decent homes at cheap prices. Before purchasing one yourself here are some simple reminders to help you get the best deal in the market. If you are considering buying a ...
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  • Avoiding Complete Foreclosures - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Avoiding complete foreclosures is important if you want to be saved from the headache of having to find a new home to live in. It will also keep your credit reputation within acceptable limits set by lenders, which would give you additional funding sources in case you would need to ...
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  • Lists Of Home Foreclosures For Sale : Inspecting Homes - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Inspecting homes for physical defects and damages is important if you plan to buy from the lists of home foreclosures for sale. This will allow you to post a reasonable offer for the property a seller would find hard to reject. What and how to inspect distressed homes: Before purchasing a ...
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  • Home Auctions - Treasure Trove of Opportunities - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Do you know that you can double your money easily just by buying foreclosure properties at home auctions? Yes, you read it right. Cheap foreclosure properties are all you can find at auctions. This is the reason why many investors are flocking at auctions. For just a small amount, they can buy a ...
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  • Buying Bank Owned Homes - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    If you are planning to purchase Los Angeles bank owned homes, you must know that there are several steps that you should not miss in order to secure your investment. Although buying bank owned homes are considered as the safest way to invest your money in foreclosures, you still need to know how ...
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  • A Look at Bank Owned Properties - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Lately, bank owned properties have become very popular among investors since the homes that are being sold at public auctions are on negative equity, meaning their worth has been overtaken by the outstanding debt owed to the bank. The opening bid for these homes are typically pegged on the ...
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  • Foreclosed VA Homes: Buyers' Guidelines - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    You have been longing to buy foreclosed VA homes, but do not know how to start. All you know is that properties that have been foreclosed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are really cheap. That is why first-time homebuyers and investors have been always on the lookout for these ...
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  • Foreclosure Homes: Guidelines for Borrowers - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    There are many reasons why the number of foreclosure homes keeps on rising every day. The owners may have lost their jobs, there is death in the family, illness or other reasons that may forced the owners to stop paying their mortgages. If you are one of the borrowers who defaulted on their ...
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  • Competitive Participation at Foreclosed Properties Auction - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    There are some things to keep in mind if you want to be ahead in a foreclosed properties auction. For starters these homes are all sold as is. They are also cash sales so buyers need to be able to make payment in a short span of time. Buyers at auctions do not have the opportunity to conduct a ...
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  • How to Prepare for Auctions of Foreclosed Homes - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Joseph B. Smith
    Coming to auctions of foreclosed homes unprepared is a definite recipe for disaster. The most important thing to bring with you is the knowledge about the home being auctioned off and your own budget of just how far you are willing to go in the bidding. Would-be participants should also be ...
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  • How Bank Foreclosure Listing Grew - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    The growth in bank foreclosure listing that started in 2006 did not happen overnight. It was brought about by a series of events that eventually led to the subprime crisis of 2007-2008. The US economy started to tank by then. Housing bubble The US housing bubble peaked in 2005-2006 as ...
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  • What to Make of Repo Property Auctions - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    Repo property auctions take place at the conclusion of the foreclosure proceedings. Announcements are posted on the county courthouse and published in newspapers. Real estate brokers and agents would also have information on dates and venues of these auctions. These repo property auctions ...
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  • Bank Owned Foreclosures - The Secret to Smart Investment - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    If you are looking for a way to get into the real estate market, then consider bank owned foreclosures. There are so many advantages of using bank owned properties to start your real estate business. Foremost of these advantages is the affordability of foreclosure properties which will require ...
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  • Morgage Misteps - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    In the past four years, the number of foreclosed homes in the country swelled as homeowners and builders could not make their mortgage payments. This led lenders to repossess their properties in order to get their money back. This glut in the housing sector drove down the prices of homes, ...
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  • The Essence of Bank Foreclosed Property - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    A bank foreclosed property is offered back to the market with a significant price mark down making it possible for property investors or home buyers. When home owners renege on their home loan, their lender will issue a notice of default indicating a time frame for borrowers to pay their ...
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  • Why You Should Consider Foreclosures For Sale - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    When lenders, homeowners and other sellers put up foreclosures for sale signs people looking for new homes should take notice. Not only can they choose from foreclosed homes across all major cities and states through foreclosure sales, they can also buy them at affordable prices. Year after ...
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  • What You Should Know About Lis Pendens Foreclosure - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    A lis pendens foreclosure is a property that has a pending suit against it. A lis pendens notice could indicate that the title to the property is in question or that there is some lawsuit against the property, which might be due to non-payment of mortgage or taxes. The annotation of a lis ...
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  • Find Distressed Properties to Buy and Earn Huge Profits - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Want to double your savings and secure your future? Then, find distressed properties to buy. Foreclosure properties are the most affordable form of real estate investments. And they are not difficult to find as they are almost everywhere. Here are some few pointers to take into consideration ...
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  • Foreclosure Listings: Tools For Success - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Joseph B. Smith
    If you are still wondering why real estate investors exert much effort into finding the best foreclosure listings, then you should know that they are just about the most powerful tools that one can have in order to succeed in foreclosure investing. Without them, a buyer or an investor will be ...
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  • How To Make A Profit With A Short Sale Foreclosure - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    A short sale foreclosure is a ripe investment opportunity for people planning to jumpstart their real estate business. By buying low and selling high, hefty profits can be had by just about anyone, even those with limited capital. Such a sale is entered into by homeowners who are encumbered ...
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  • What to Do With Foreclosures Statistics: A Buyer's Guide - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    People who would like to know the right and most opportune time to strike in and invest in the Real Estate business, should know how to read and appreciate foreclosures statistics. These numbers can provide real updates on what is currently happening in the market as well as give the investor or ...
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  • Foreclosed Houses: Are They For You? - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    You see foreclosed houses everywhere - in the corner or your street, two blocks away from where you live or in the next neighborhood. You know that foreclosure properties are the best-sellers in the real estate market. But are they for you? Are they the best places to put your hard-earned ...
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  • Bank Owned Rentals: Why They Are A Good Idea - by Joseph B. Smith
    Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Joseph B. Smith
    Foreclosures happen when a homeowner is unable to pay mortgage for a certain period of time. A bank would usually reclaim a property and evict the owner form the home. And although there are foreclosed homes that are placed on sale, there are also bank rentals available for those who intend to ...
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