Buying Short sales vs. Bank Owned Properties (REOs)


With the majority of sales being Short Sales and Foreclosures in our current market I thought I’d explain a little about each one and some of the pros and cons.

There are upsides and downsides to each, for example:

Buying a Foreclosed home- (Bank owned, REO, etc)

When you are buying a foreclosure there are usually bank required addenda/contracts that will be utilized when buying which sometimes scare would be home buyers. They are not to be feared if you understand what is required of you, and the terms they contain, but if you are fearful it’s always good to have your attorney review them BEFORE you sign.

Why all the Foreclosures- What’s the Deal?

No one with a pulse could miss the all news about the “Foreclosure Crisis” we are facing as a nation, and particularly here in S. Florida.  I’m sure the gurus of late night tv who teach you “how to make millions in foreclosures”, or whatever the spin, will be really raking in the cash thanks to all the publicity.

One question I seem to get every now and then is the reason behind so many people are facing foreclosure right now. Who’s to blame? Is it the government? The banks? Those mean ‘ol real estate investors?I thought I’d take a minute to quickly address what I’m seeing in my daily life as a Realtor here in Broward County FL.

Alternatives to Foreclosure

 

 

You may be on verge of missing your mortgage payments, behind on payments, or even facing foreclosure so what are your options?  Try to look at the situation more from a financial standpoint rather than an emotional standpoint.  This way you can more successfully analyze which option might best suit your needs and  move you towards resolving your financial difficulty.

One very important thing to remember: Time is of the essence. Take time to think through your situation and make a decision.  Then, take action right away so you have enough time to complete the solution you choose.

Nine options when facing Foreclosure