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Pre-foreclosures
Author David Schneider | Dec 03,2007
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The term “strike when the iron is hot” is never truer than when it comes to pre-foreclosures. There is a small window of opportunity, and many professionals have learned how to take advantage of the opportunities that pre-foreclosures bring.
What are Pre-Foreclosures?
You probably already know how it works. Potential homeowners find a property they like, wrangle a deal and get approval for a home loan to help them make this large purchase. Every month, the homeowner sends a check to pay off the balance of that loan. It may sound simple enough, but sometimes reality intervenes and it isn’t easy to make those loan payments when they’re due. When property owners default on their loan payments, meaning they just don’t pay them, pre-foreclosure is the inevitable result.
The first step in the foreclosure process, pre-foreclosure, begins with an official Notice of Default to the homeowners. Usually, there are certain terms and conditions the homeowner may meet to halt the pre-foreclosure process. Until the pre-foreclosure process becomes a true foreclosure, the property in question will belong to the homeowner. Every state has a different timeline for the length of pre-foreclosure processes.
The Result of Pre-Foreclosures
By keeping track of pre-foreclosures in the area, many real estate professionals get a leg up on competition. Some pre-foreclosures are halted, but many become full foreclosures where the property in question is taken away from the homeowner. In these cases, the property becomes the possession of the lending institution. Often sold at public auction, these foreclosed properties can generally be purchased affordably and re-sold for profit. Keeping an eye on current pre-foreclosures is a good way to be ready for these available properties.
The term “strike when the iron is hot” is never truer than when it comes to pre-foreclosures. There is a small window of opportunity, and many professionals have learned how to take advantage of the opportunities that pre-foreclosures bring.
What are Pre-Foreclosures?
You probably already know how it works. Potential homeowners find a property they like, wrangle a deal and get approval for a home loan to help them make this large purchase. Every month, the homeowner sends a check to pay off the balance of that loan. It may sound simple enough, but sometimes reality intervenes and it isn’t easy to make those loan payments when they’re due. When property owners default on their loan payments, meaning they just don’t pay them, pre-foreclosure is the inevitable result.
The first step in the foreclosure process, pre-foreclosure, begins with an official Notice of Default to the homeowners. Usually, there are certain terms and conditions the homeowner may meet to halt the pre-foreclosure process. Until the pre-foreclosure process becomes a true foreclosure, the property in question will belong to the homeowner. Every state has a different timeline for the length of pre-foreclosure processes.
The Result of Pre-Foreclosures
By keeping track of pre-foreclosures in the area, many real estate professionals get a leg up on competition. Some pre-foreclosures are halted, but many become full foreclosures where the property in question is taken away from the homeowner. In these cases, the property becomes the possession of the lending institution. Often sold at public auction, these foreclosed properties can generally be purchased affordably and re-sold for profit. Keeping an eye on current pre-foreclosures is a good way to be ready for these available properties. |
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