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How much to low-ball on a foreclosure?
I have been noticing a few bank owned foreclosures in my area that have caught my eye. In your opinions, how negotiable is the listing price and how willing are banks to accept a lowball offer? I am looking at one that went under deposit in August, came back on the market in late October (I am thinking financing fell through), and now I am looking at it. It has a huge hole in the chimney that would need to be repaired but overall the rest is just cosmetic stuff. The chimney hole is in the attic. I hear about these incredible deals on foreclosure properties but wonder if I should make my offer for 5% below asking, 20% or 40% below. Also, on a side note if anyone could estimate how much a new chimney costs that would be great. Thanks,