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Foreclosure and Bank Owned Real Estate Listings
The Cost of Waiting Home Buyers Tax Credit... The economic stimulus plan also known as the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is set to provide an $8,000 Tax credit for first time home buyers or up to $6,500 Tax credit for long-time resident buyers that purchase a home before June 30, 2010. This coupled with efforts by both the State and Federal government, may soon dramatically reduce the number of foreclosure homes available on the market. Don't let one of the best buyers markets in years pass you by. Call today to see what foreclosure opportunities await you. What is a Bank Owned property? A Bank Owned or Bank property is "Real Estate Owned" by the bank or other lender. Typically, a Bank Owned property has already been foreclosed upon and gone to auction without having been successfully bid on. The property is then owned by the bank and is marketed through traditional methods. In Contra Costa and Alameda County, there are a significant number of Bank Owned homes currently on the market. This has recently represented as much as 40% of the total inventory of single family homes. If you are in the market for a home, there is a good chance you will be looking at Bank Owned property. What is a Pre-Foreclosure property? A Pre-Foreclosure sale is sometimes called a "Short Sale" where the home is listing for less then is owed to the bank or lender. Typically, a Pre-Foreclosure property has not yet gone to auction. Not all Pre-Foreclosure properties are great deals but many offer a good value. Purchasing a Pre-Foreclosure property involves a different process then purchasing a traditional or Bank Owned home. Since any offer must be approved by the holder of the note, these purchases can take longer then a traditional purchase. If you are not on a time schedule and can afford wait for a Pre-Foreclosure sale to close, Pre-Foreclosure homes are a great alternative to traditional sales. What are the benefits of purchasing a Bank Owned property? There are several benefits in purchasing a Bank Owned property when compared to foreclosures, short sale property or a traditional purchase from the current owner;
Are there issues in buying Pre-Foreclosure or Bank Owned Properties? As with any purchase, there are many issues to consider;
Working with a Licensed Real Estate agent is critical when evaluating a Pre-Foreclosure or Bank Owned property to purchase. You want to work with an agent who knows the local market, understands these transactions and is familiar with presenting and negotiating an offer to a bank on a Bank Owned or Pre-Foreclosure property.
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