foreclosure learning center articles
Buying a Foreclosure
Are you a real estate investor? Do you feel like there is a lot of money to be had in this industry? If so, you are in the same boat as a lot of other investors. But before you can start to invest in real estate
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Foreclosure Folklore: 7 Popular Foreclosure Myths
Foreclosure investment is one of the most lucrative areas of the real estate market. But that status also leads to many outlandish marketing claims, get-rich-quick strategies, and a tendency for misinformation and myth. Here are seven of the most popular misconceptions about foreclosures (provided by ForeclosedHomes),
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Tips on Buying Foreclosure Properties
If you’ve been thinking about buying a foreclosure property as a smart investment or as a second home for your family, you may be on the right track. However, buying a foreclosed home is a task that should not be taken lightly.
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Finding Hot Real Estate Markets
So you are interested in finding hot real estate markets? If so, you are not alone. The fact of the matter is that when you find hot real estate markets you will be well on your way to making a good investing decision.
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Knowing the Basics of Foreclosure Law
If you are a buyer interested in purchasing a foreclosure home, then prepare to invest time and energy in understanding and navigating the foreclosure process. Why? Because not only will you better understand how to avoid the potential pitfalls that could cost you money, but you may find
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What tools you need for a successful foreclosure hunt
If you are interested in buying foreclosures, then you are in luck. There is a wide-selection of properties to choose from, and finding quality foreclosure listings has never been easier. Today, you can easily find foreclosures using a variety of resources
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Buying Foreclosed Homes At Auction
A foreclosure is a legal process in which a bank or other secured creditor sells or repossesses a piece of real property due to the owner’s default on their promissory note. Foreclosure properties are formally in default. Generally the foreclosure auction comes at the end of the foreclosure process
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Foreclosure Happens? But How and Why
Between 2005 and 2006 many states saw their foreclosure rates suddenly jump more than 100 percent, signaling the beginning of one of the most significant foreclosure markets in recent history. High-flying, fast-falling places like California were the hardest hit as price trends did a U-turn, giving whiplash
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Credit: A Matter of Time
FICO scores play a huge role in determining whether or not we can qualify for a credit, which can be a major issue for many of us wanting to purchase a home. What is a FICO score? Simply put, it is a mathematical model used by lenders
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Do's and Don'ts of Foreclosure Buying
Over the past few years, much has been written about people who have “made a killing” buying and selling foreclosures. While it’s true that there have been many successful investors who have bought and sold foreclosure homes and made large profits, it should not be viewed as a guarantee
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