?Foreclosure Auctions: A Bargain Hunter's Dream
If you are looking for bargain on a house, you might want to look into buying one at foreclosure auctions. In most states the prices of houses is below market value, which is established by order of the court. When foreclosure is requested by a lender, the court will order appraisals performed by disinterested third-party appraisers and from their findings, the court will determine the value of the property. Although if the lender believes the estimate is too low, they can cancel the foreclosure action and appeal the appraisal figures.
For several weeks before the foreclosure auction is held, advertisements will be published. Remember that in the majority of states the house must sell for at least two thirds of the appraised value it was given. You should also keep in mind that there are not usually a lot of people trying to find inexpensive homes at foreclosure auctions.
Typically, those in attendance include the lender and maybe an interested buyer or two. In rare cases the sale of the home at foreclosure auctions will spark a great deal of community interest and there are rarely more than two or three bids per house.
Getting Ready to Purchase a Foreclosure Home
Winning bidders at foreclosure auctions are expected to provide payment of 10 percent of the purchase price at the end of the auction. The payment has to be in some for of earnest money such as cash, certified cashier check or money order.
Personal checks as well as credit cards are not usually accepted at these auctions. If the winning bidder is unable to produce the required down payment, foreclosure auctions will usually resell the house right then.
Winning bidders are responsible for obtaining mortgage loans for the balance of the foreclosure auctions' price within an established time limit, normally 30 days, and if unable to find appropriate funding, will lose not only their right to buy the house, but also the 10 percent deposit they put down on the house. Most people to buy a house through foreclosure auctions will have their financing in place before placing a bid.
If a home is auctioned a second time due to the winner's inability to secure funding, if it sells for less than the first auction, the first auction winner may be responsible for the difference, as well as losing their 10 percent deposit. It is important to remember that sales through foreclosure auctions are final and the winning bid is considered a contract, promising to make the purchase.
For several weeks before the foreclosure auction is held, advertisements will be published. Remember that in the majority of states the house must sell for at least two thirds of the appraised value it was given. You should also keep in mind that there are not usually a lot of people trying to find inexpensive homes at foreclosure auctions.
Typically, those in attendance include the lender and maybe an interested buyer or two. In rare cases the sale of the home at foreclosure auctions will spark a great deal of community interest and there are rarely more than two or three bids per house.
Getting Ready to Purchase a Foreclosure Home
Winning bidders at foreclosure auctions are expected to provide payment of 10 percent of the purchase price at the end of the auction. The payment has to be in some for of earnest money such as cash, certified cashier check or money order.
Personal checks as well as credit cards are not usually accepted at these auctions. If the winning bidder is unable to produce the required down payment, foreclosure auctions will usually resell the house right then.
Winning bidders are responsible for obtaining mortgage loans for the balance of the foreclosure auctions' price within an established time limit, normally 30 days, and if unable to find appropriate funding, will lose not only their right to buy the house, but also the 10 percent deposit they put down on the house. Most people to buy a house through foreclosure auctions will have their financing in place before placing a bid.
If a home is auctioned a second time due to the winner's inability to secure funding, if it sells for less than the first auction, the first auction winner may be responsible for the difference, as well as losing their 10 percent deposit. It is important to remember that sales through foreclosure auctions are final and the winning bid is considered a contract, promising to make the purchase.
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