Things to Consider Before Buying a Foreclosure

June 6, 2013 by themathercompany
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Your buyers may be drawn to distressed properties. After all, “the No. 1 reason to buy a foreclosure is the potential for a good bargain,” Read more

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4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Foreclosure

February 20, 2012 by themathercompany
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Foreclosures can offer big bargains, but buyers need to be careful that they don’t get over their heads in purchasing a home that may need more repairs than they bargained for.

Foreclosures are usually sold as-is, and homes that are left vacant standing too long can have a lot of maintenance problems. Read more

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