Some Tips For Buying Foreclosed Homes (2)

There are many variables to consider when shopping for foreclosure homes, is it a bank owned home or is it a short sale. Fair Isaac, the company that created FICO (credit) scores, drops credit scores from 85 points to 160 points after a foreclosure or short sale. In the case of foreclosure, the mortgage company retains all rights to proceeds from a sale or auction. Don’t let your clients miss the opportunities in the homes that are available to purchase by focusing on homes that, as of yet, are not even controlled or owned by a bank. If you have general questions or comments about multifamily sales, read Multifamily Real Estate for Sale or write our sales webmaster.

This is in sharp contrast to many online foreclosure listings that may publish incorrect or out of date details about foreclosed homes. As in judicial sale, the mortgage holder and other lien …