Discussion: How to buy foreclosure homes

Any discussion about how to buy foreclosure homes is not complete without a mention of when it's best to buy.

You can certainly buy in an auction at the courthouse steps. You'll need to keep abreast of when the auctions are happening. You'll need enough money for a hefty down payment plus you'll need to get the rest of the money fast. This method is probably for more experienced people who also have access to lots of money. You may be able to get a bargain in this method but it requires a lot of work and money.
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You can also wait until the bank takes possession of the home and buy it as a REO (Real Estate Owned). The best way to find these is to work with a real estate salesperson specializing in REO's. This person will usually have a list of properties available for sale. This method would be good for someone looking to save some money but not expecting a bargain.
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Don't forget that the U.S. government is also one of the largest owners of foreclosed homes. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) handles most of the US government's properties. You can learn more about their foreclosure sales process by checking out the link below:
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A way to get better deals is to buy while someone is in the foreclosure process. This method will allow you to get better deals and use a lot less money. You'll need to be able to find out as early as possible when someone is in the foreclosure process.
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An even better way, is to buy even before the foreclosure process is started. You have a lot more time to deal with it, the money requirements are much less and you'll have a lot less competition. The difficulty is in finding these homeowners before they are in the foreclosure process.
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