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One way people save money on buying a home is by buying foreclosed-on houses, which often sell for much less. There are some things to view for, as not all foreclosures are the same. Article source:Homes cheaper when foreclosed
The Washington Post points out that the average foreclosed home costs 20 percent less than a normal home now. That means you can save a lot of cash picking a foreclosed house instead of a brand new house. Americans have a need to own a home despite the polls showing it is not a good investment.
Foreclosure discounts depend on a variety of factors. You have to be in the right area. For instance, you may only get a 5 to 6 percent discount in California while you could get a 55 percent discount in St. Louis. Both of the areas have foreclosed homes, but the area makes a difference as to the discount you are able to get. You could also want to consider the home itself and the value of it.
The discount really just depends on the industry and area.
Condition of foreclosure
Foreclosure sales to customers looking for a residence are typically an REO, or Real Estate Owned by a bank, according to MSN. REOs typically come in two varieties: those ready to be inhabited and those that are not.
The houses that are not move-in ready do not generally just need a few touchups. Occasionally, the pipes will be stolen out of the house for thieves to sell while pipes can also freeze and burst. This will cause mold everywhere if water sits for too long. The damage is generally worse the longer the home has been on the industry, according to CNN.
[Some repairs cost more than instant payday loans can cover]
If the damage is severe enough, the cost of repairs alone can eradicate any savings from purchasing a foreclosure. Make sure to get an inspection before buying - a bank will not lend any money unless one does.
Unless a person is experienced with house repairs, leave big fixes to professionals and buy a foreclosure that has been “rehabbed” or “renovated” up to code. Not that purchasing a “fixer-upper” is bad, but purchase one that could be lived in. Unlike the Tom Hanks film “The Cash Pit,” living in one won’t be funny.
Buy from a financial institution
Banks and professional “house flippers” generally place the homes they have available for sale through realtors, so check out local real estate websites. Many have a search function which allows individuals to try to find foreclosure properties.
Distressed and foreclosed properties are also available, according to CNN, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Housing and Urban Development has homes foreclosed on or seized by various agencies and the FHA has a database of available properties also.
An inspection on your home is always worth it. Make sure you get it done.
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