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Daily Real Estate News  |  October 30, 2009  |   Foreclosures Tricks and Treats
HGTV’s real estate Web site Frontdoor.com has identified what it calls the “tricks and treats” of buying a foreclosure:

Tricks to avoid:
  • Just because a foreclosure has a low price tag doesn’t mean it’s a bargain. Many need lots of expensive repairs.
  • Buying a foreclosure property isn’t for amateurs. Buyers need a knowledgeable real estate practitioner to guide them through the process.

Foreclosure treats:
  • Well-maintained foreclosures priced at 50 percent or less of their market value make homeownership very affordable.
  • Building a relationship with a lender’s REO (real estate owned) department can help when it’s time to make a deal.

Source: Frontdoor.com (10/29/2009)

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