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Real Estate - How To Find Foreclosure Deals Tips?
When payments aren't being made on a loan secured by real estate, lenders will often initiate default proceedings when the third loan repayment is missed. The owner still retains possession and can sell or refinance the real estate to save his credit history. These properties will usually be called a pre-foreclosure property by many investors.
Now, lenders cannot release information about their distressed loans due to privacy concerns, and homeowners often do not want to publicize their situation. There are alternate ways to find these properties, along with owner contact information. That source of information is usually the local county recorder.
If you do not have inside sources at the lending agencies then your best bet is the Country/Court Recorder. Virtually all documents regarding real estate transactions are recorded and filed by the county recorder/Court recorder. As the documents are in public domain you can access and search those documents. Most properties in default can be identified by the initial foreclosure document, which in most states will either be a Notice of Default or a Lis Pendens. A Notice of Default, or NOD, is used in non-judicial states, while the Lis Pendens is used in judicial states. Remember that just because NOD or Lis Pendens has been filed does not mean the foreclosure properties will go for sale!
Most county/court recorders have established searchable websites. Use the online recorders site to find properties by searching for those document types. That should get you a list of owner names and document numbers. If the documents are not online, you'll have to physically check them out at recorder's office with your list. Search by owner name or document number, and look at the document (Notice of Default, or Lis Pendens), which will reference the original loan, the property address and the default amount.
It never hurts to be well-informed with the latest on realestate. Compare what you've learned here to future articles so that you can stay alert to changes in the area of realestate.
Author: Peter Lee
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Buying your own home is one of the largest purchases you will ever make. What should you do to get ready?
The key to a successful home purchase is making your choice through your finances, not your emotions. This takes research and patience. Here are five steps that can help you make a good decision.
1. Decide how much you can afford.
You should look at your finances in order to determine how much you can afford to spend on a home. Look at your income, assets and current debt level. You aren't looking at what percentage the lender says you can afford, you are looking at what your finances dictate. If your lender says you can spend $1,200 a month, but you know you are struggling with a rental of $1,000 a month, you probably know that you don't need any more than you already have.
You should also consider the down payment and closing costs. Lenders are usually looking for a 5% to 20% down payment.
Don't overlook other expenses, such as property taxes and homeowners insurance. Your total interest, principal, taxes and insurance payment should not exceed 28 percent of your gross monthly income according to lenders. Your total monthly debt, including your mortgage, autos, student loans and credit cards should be under 36% of your gross income.
Five Easy Steps to Owning Your Own Home
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