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Posted almost 15 years ago

How to Buy Dallas Foreclosures – VIP Realty Platinum

 

 

Dallas Foreclosures and Distress Sales resulting from bank foreclosures often represent a great way to get a fantastic deal on a home. It’s not easy for the average homeowner to find these deals, because you have to keep scouring the papers and the internet to see when one comes up.  Some people go as far as spending their hard earned money on "foreclosure lists".  Why pay for a list when you can get foreclosure information for free from a few prominent brokerage firms? 

 

If you’re the type of person who recognizes what a great deal some of these properties could represent, you will be interested to know that the rising foreclosure rate in the city of Dallas has made several foreclosure homes available for interested buyers, and buying such foreclosure homes can be a good deal. Different types of homes such as single family, multi-family homes, condos, townhouse or village, duplex or triplex homes and various other types of residential foreclosure properties are available in the city and are becoming a part of our data base. From the simple to the stylish ones all types of homes are available in Dallas.

 

Find a professional that specialize in foreclosure and put them on your side.  Tour the property and look it as closely as possible. Some foreclosures, unlike fixer uppers, are in fairly good shape. Others may be behind in maintenance.  Have your Realtor check nearby or comparable homes to see if the asking price for a foreclosed home is, in fact, a bargain.  Have the home inspected if the seller allows.  Be prepared to deal with more paperwork with a foreclosure than you would with a conventional purchase, particularly when a government agency is involved.  And then you will be on your way to closing.


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