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Buying a Bank-owned Home is “Easy”

October 11, 2009
Bank-Owned and REO Properties in Denton County

While making the rounds to other real estate agents blogs, as I often do to keep up on the market in other parts of the country, I found this hilarious and sadly very true video created by Kris Berg from The San Diego Real Estate Blog. This is evidence the shows whether it be in San Diego, California or here in Denton County Texas buying a bank owned property or REO ((Real Estate Owned Property)) it is just as frustrating.
Kris really shows the comical side of a real estate transaction that many first time home buyers, and even move-up buyers trying to take advantage of great value and bargains in the market today that is saturated with short-sale and foreclosure properties. Sad thing is, stories like this, and the frustration experienced by buyers agents and buyers alike will continue for years to come unless there is some reform with how banks manage these properties. For the record, I have a short sale I have been waiting on for 5 months now, after it closes I will be sharing that story here.

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Buyer Beware: When Considering a Short-Sale and your Tax Credit

June 29, 2009
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This is a topic I have been intending to write about for several weeks — But I have been so busy working on deals with my current clients I have not been able to throw out this bit of caution to some of my readers, and hopefully soon-to-be customers. My prediction after gauging the temperament, price ranges of starter homes, and the quest for a “good deal” by first-time homebuyers is that many hoping to take advantage of this short-sale market may miss the opportunity of receiving their First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. I have not really written or even mentioned much about short-sales on this website; simply because there are plenty of other sources, and acquiring customers who may buy a short-sale simply comes with the real estate landscape for the time being.

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