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Guide to Buying a House Abroad Guide in UK Net Guide: Homes & Property Home Business Money & Finance Jobs & Education TV Guide News & Weather Arts & Entertainment Homes & Property Lifestyle & Dating Sports & Leisure Health & Fitness Travel & Holidays Shopping & Gifts Motoring Homes & Property Property Gardening Furniture DIY Rate This Guide Not Rated -- Web Search GO Local Business Finder GO Sorry, you need inline frames to see this poll. Home >> Homes & Property >> Guides >> Guide Homes & Property Guide to Buying a House Abroad More than two million Britons own a home abroad, and more and more of us dream of jumping on the same bandwagon. But whats involved? How do I find a home abroad? Most people spot something while they are on holiday. Otherwise, several magazines list foreign properties for sale, including Exchange & Mart, Homes Overseas and Foreign Property News, and there are hundreds of websites offering overseas sales. Im really keen to proceed Its time for a reality check. Half drunk on sun and sangria and on a break from the office, almost anywhere can seem appealing. Ask yourself these questions: What is this house like in winter? What happens to the local area in the off season? Do I want to go to the same place every year? Are you prepared to spend your holidays organising foreign builders, roping in friends and doing the hard graft yourself? Have you considered the cost of getting to your holiday home? Cheap flights have opened up large parts of Europe to British buyers, but dont assume that those routes will be there forever of or that prices will stay low. Dont assume your house will rise in value. This is a peculiar British obsession. If you are buying thinking you can sell at a profit later, you could be disappointed. It may make more financial sense to rent. How do I raise the money? If you can buy with cash, do it. You will own the property outright without increasing your mortgage debt. This will mean fewer bills. If you don't have the cash, there are two ways to pay for a foreign home. You can extend your main mortgage, or you can get a new mortgage for the property. Extending your mortgage is presently a cheap way of raising cash, but you may not be able to get a remortgage for more than 75% of the property's price. But remember, you risk losing both homes if you cannot keep up payments. The other option is to take out a second mortgage on your holiday home. Several High Street companies offer mortgages overseas, including Abbey National and Barclays. Conti Financial services in East Sussex is one of many companies that can arrange mortgages for homes abroad. You often have to have at least 10% of the price in cash. Can I get a mortgage in the local currency? Yes, but you need to be aware of all the risks. Taking out a foreign currency mortgage could be dangerous. You are exposed to currency fluctuations: the pound can move against the euro or the dollar - if it weakens, your payments will increase. On the other hand if you are buying property in another country your home will be valued in that currency so it could make more sense to borrow in that currency. How long will it take to complete? It depends on the country you are buying in. Buy property in France and it could take up to 20 weeks to complete the transaction. In Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal it will average between 12 to 18 weeks. Be aware the longer it takes to complete the transaction the more at risk you are from rate fluctuations, which could add thousands to the real cost of the property in the time it takes to complete. I don't speak the language You will need a reputable solicitor and valuer who is local. Your bank or mortgage lender should be able to help you find these professionals who also speak English. The Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants has a list of lawyers who specialise in buying abroad. Beware that in some countries lawyers act for you and the seller, so make sure you're getting independent advice. Talk to a British lawyer before you sign anything, and remember, you often cannot pull out of an agreed offer as you can in England and Wales. Are there any hidden costs? Almost certainly. Britain has some of the cheapest home-buying costs in Europe. For example, French legal fees are high - ranging between 10% and 18% of the house price. There is also a regional tax and an occupancy tax if you live there more than eight months a year. In Spain, valuation costs 100, and loans must be signed by the public notary. This costs 580 on a 45,000 mortgage. Taxes and legal fees will normally amount to at least 10% of the property value. What about day to day running costs? The buying process is the not the end of the expense. Check carefully what local taxes you must pay, and be aware that in many blocks of flats you have to pay a service charge. You'll need to open a local bank account, as services such as water and electricity may only connect you if you sign a direct debit. Local bills must be paid in local currency - this costs money to buy and in some cases foreign banks charge extra for transactions. Are there tax implications? Yes. If you rent out your property abroad income will have to be declared to the British taxman. Check out the tax laws of the country you're buying in. There may be implications if you rent or sell the house. Many countries have reciprocal tax agreements with the UK so that you don't end up paying tax twice. You also need to make a will, as local inheritance tax laws may also come into play. Most of Europe is governed by Napoleonic law, which means that your children and spouse will be entitled to a share of your estate. This can create inheritance tax problems in the UK, where only assets left to a spouse are exempt from IHT. Get good advice. How do I insure my home? Ask your own home insurer if they offer a deal to insure a property abroad. Average User Rating: Not Rated -- Sponsored Links Buying in the Sun? Barclays' European mortgages and bank accounts - in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Guide to Moving Abroad Thinking of buying abroad? Try this site for advice and ideas. Save Money when Buying Property Abroad Great exchange rates, expert guidance, no commission and fast transactions. Make your money go further with Moneycorp. Advertising | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Email Us | Add URL | FAQ © UK Net Guide 2000-2005. All Rights Reserved. Thousands of properties on Loot.com now! Tools & Search Property Search Auction Search Compare Utilities Flatshare Search Home Insurance Search Mortgage Search New Homes Search Repossessed Homes Other Useful Guides More Guides... 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Total List Price: $39.96 Buy Together Today: $25.98 Customers who bought this DVD also bought Home Alone 2 - Lost in New York DVD ~ Macaulay Culkin National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition) DVD ~ Chevy Chase The Santa Clause (Widescreen Special Edition) DVD ~ Tim Allen A Christmas Story (Full Screen Edition) DVD ~ Yano Anaya Explore Similar Items : in DVD , in Video , and in Music Storyline Genres: Comedy , Crime , Family Tagline: A Family Comedy Without The Family. Plot Outline: An eight year-old, who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas, has to defend his home against idiotic burglars. Plot Synopsis: 8-year-old Kevin McAllister is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him home by himself, Kevin learns to fend for himself, and eventually has to protect his house against bumbling burglars Harry and Marv, who are planning to rob every house in Kevin's suburban Chicago neighborhood. Kevin's mother Kate is frantic when she realizes that she and the family have unintentionally left Kevin behind in Chicago, and she tries to make it back to Chicago as fast as she can, getting help from a polka band leader named Gus Polinski. Plot Keywords: Blockbuster | Burglary | Christmas | Family | Home Alone | Kid Outsmarts Adult | Kids And Family | Famous Score | Booby Trap | Title Spoken By Character | Chicago Illinois | (Show all 97 plot keywords recommended by customers) Product Details Actors: Macaulay Culkin , Joe Pesci , Daniel Stern , John Heard , Roberts Blossom , See more Directors: Chris Columbus Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Widescreen, Ntsc, Widescreen Letterbox Region: Region 1 ( U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats. ) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Number of discs: 1 Rated: Studio: 20th Century Fox DVD Release Date: October 5, 1999 Run Time: 103 minutes Average Customer Review: Based on 142 Reviews DVD Features: Available Subtitles: English Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) From IMDb: Quotes & Trivia ASIN: B00000K3CL Amazon.com Sales Rank: #243 in DVD Theatrical Release Information US Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 1990 MPAA: Production Company: 20th Century Fox USA Box Office: $286 Million Worldwide Box Office: $534 Million Budget Estimate: $15 Million Filming Locations: 656 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, Illinois, USA| 671 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, Illinois, USA| Chicago, Illinois, USA| Evanston, Illinois, USA| Grace Episcopal Church - 924 Lake St., Oak Park, Illinois, USA| Haven Middle School - 2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston, Illinois, USA| Highland Park, Illinois, USA| Hubbard Woods Metra Station - 1065 Gage Street, Winnetka, Illinois, USA| O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, USA| Panera Bread Company--formerly Hubbard Woods Pharmacy - 940 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Illinois, USA| Paris, France| Trinity Methodist Church - 1024 W. Lake Ave., Wilmette, Illinois, USA| Wilmette, Illinois, USA| Winnetka, Illinois, USA Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Now and forever a favorite among kids, this 1990 comedy written by John Hughes ( The Breakfast Club ) and directed by Chris Columbus ( Mrs. Doubtfire ) ushered Macaulay Culkin onto the screen as a troubled 8-year-old who doesn't comfortably mesh with his large family. He's forced to grow a little after being accidentally left behind when his folks and siblings fly off to Paris. A good-looking boy, Culkin lights up the screen during several funny sequences, the most famous of which finds him screaming for joy when he realizes he's unsupervised in his own house. A bit wooden with dialogue, the then-little star's voice could grate on the nerves (especially in long, wise-child passages of pure bromide), but he unquestionably carries the film. Billie Bird and John Candy show up as two of the interesting strangers Culkin's character meets. Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern are entertainingly cartoonish as thieves, but the ensuing violence once the little hero decides to keep them out of his house is over-the-top. --Tom Keogh Customers who viewed this DVD also viewed Home Alone 3 DVD ~ Alex D. Linz It's a Wonderful Life DVD ~ James Stewart Miracle on 34th Street DVD ~ Maureen O'Hara The Santa Clause 2 - The Mrs. Clause (Widescreen Edition) DVD ~ Tim Allen Explore Similar Items : in DVD , in Music , and in Video Spotlight Reviews Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. 8 of 11 people found the following review helpful: Christmas Alone is a Laugher , February 9, 2004 Reviewer: rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews This Christmas classic is so enjoyable, due to the engagement between Kevin and two superb burglars (ala Pesci and Stern). In my view, these two burglars make it the great comedy that it is. There expressiveness in being duped by the redhead protecting his family home is creative and simply good comedy to enjoy. The neighbor with the shovel is another outstanding character that pops up in key spots in the plotline. Candy is so-so as the polka king. The mother played by O'Hara is authentic too in her concern, and the rest are just support cast in this. The plot is possible due to the setup of the busy family preparing for the trip with all the chaos and Kevin being somewhat of a sore-thumb in all this. The results are a howl! Enjoy watching this periodically over the years. Too my way of thinking, this makes a movie truly great, its ability to have lasting power. This might be one of those that endures the fads and all that make many flicks ok, but would one buy them or rent them or watch them again? Likely not. But this, this one I've did all three, finally purchasing a copy for our own collection. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Be Careful What You Wish For! , October 31, 2002 Reviewer: L. Shirley "Laurie's Boomer Views" (fountain valley, ca United States) - See all my reviews This review refers to the VHS(20th Cent Fox) edition... Second grader Kevin McCalister(Macaulay Culkin) is having a REALLY bad day. His family(including cousins, Aunt and Uncle) is getting ready to leave on a Christmas vacation to Paris. There's lots of activity, he is the youngest. He feel's picked on(and he is),and brushed aside. He has to actually do things for himself, unheard of in his 8 yr old world.His older brother scares him with stories of the neighbor being "The Shovel Murderer". He wishes they would all "JUST GO AWAY". The next morning he awakes to discover his wish came true. Jubilant he immediatly preceeds to do all the things he's not allowed to. Meanwhile, halfway across "The Pond", to Paris, his parents make the grim discovery that they have accidentally left him behind. Panic sets in! With the feeling of worry and guilt only known to parents, his mom(Catherine O'Hara) makes a hasty retreat back to the states, hitting road blocks all the way. Kevin settles in to life alone, waivering between being a kid and the responiblities of the household chores.Lurking around his house though, are two bumbling cat burglers(Joe Pesci/Daniel Stern).Kevin must protect his domain. He goes about setting his plan into motion,using whatever available means to thwart the bad guys.He also gets a little help from a surprise source. What follows is very funny, kind of three stooges action, as the burglers fall into every trap he sets for them. Kevin learns several lessons in his time alone. One is that he really loves his family,that he can take care of himself, and not to judge others. The music by John Williams,including lots of seasonal classics, will leave you singing Christmas songs, whatever time of year you watch it. Directed By Chris Columbus who really makes you root for the good guys. The supporting cast includes,John Heard, Roberts Blossom, and Hilary Wolfe.Look for the wonderful John Candy as "The Polka King". "Home Alone" will have you laughing throughout.It is a funny,sometimes poignant story, that will be enjoyed year after year by the whole family. There are 2 sequels,the first has most of the same cast returning to do it again, this time in New York City! The VHS has a very good picture. It is in Dolby Surround Stereo,(nice for the soundtrack). Have fun...........Laurie Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) Customer Reviews Average Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. Never knew Christmas could be this fun! , December 26, 2005 Reviewer: Kirs Mabitad "AnGeLkirs" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews First of all, the main thing about this movie is the irresponsibility of the parents. It angered me to know how they could just forget about their son like that. Overall, I thought McCauly Culkin was really great. He acted very naturally for a 9-year-old boy. The whole plot is fun for all ages. The music was very nice too. It gives you a christmas feel but at the same time, it makes you feel the cunningness of Kevin. I found it a very interesting movie...watch it! Kirstie Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) Being Left Alone is like a Christmas Gift! , December 24, 2005 Reviewer: Massacre "Weird Al" (Dracut) - See all my reviews Way Better than the 4 and 3! Two Burglurs that break in a house of a 8 year old smart cookie boy is just funny Enuff! Get this for Christmas if you don't have it! Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) HOME ALONE IS A HYSTARICALLY FUNNY MOVIE , December 6, 2005 Reviewer: BENJAMIN SANTINO FILIPPI "BENJAMIN" (BRECKSVILLE OHIO USA) - See all my reviews HOME ALONE IS A HYSTARICALLY FUNNY MOVIE DANIEL STERN AND JOE PESCI ARE HYSTARICALLY FUNNY YOU COULD OWN IT ON VIDEO CASSETTE AND YOU COULD OWN IT ON DVD IT'S VERY FUNNY PLEASE EMAIL ME bsfilippi@sbcglobal.net BENJAMIN SANTINO FILIPPI BRECKSVILLE OHIO Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) 0 of 3 people found the following review helpful: Its a fun christmas family film but is not great , December 6, 2005 Reviewer: Jake - See all my reviews Home Alone is one of the top grosing films ever and is a family classic but it's not a great film. Yes the film is funny and it's a fun family film for the whole family but it's not a great film. Maybe I dont find it great becouse I've seen it so maney times and i dont find the traps funny anymore(I liekd the traps in the sequal better). The story is un beievale as a boy is left home alone by mistake during christmas and he sets the house full of traps to catch 2 bumbling robbers. Culkien is great and Stern and Pesi are funny. The movie is a good christmas film. Was this review helpful to you? ( Report this ) See all 142 customer reviews... Listmania! Favorite Movies 1989-1999 Part... : by "crgreen06172" 25 Cool Pre-Teen Kid Movies : by K. 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The movie that Kevin watches on video tape is not a real film, but footage especially created. It was called "Angels With Filthy Souls." Goofs Click here to see more Goofs Harry protects his burnt hand with a handkerchief when he climbs along the rope towards the tree house, but alternating shots show the tail of the handkerchief either sticking out or not. Movie Connections Click here to see more Movie Connections Followed by: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Home Alone 3 Alternate Versions Click here to see more Alternate Versions Television airings edited the following: Kevin saying that Fuller will pee all over him after explaining to Kate that Fuller wets the bed; Kevin calling Harry and Marv "horse's ass"; when everyone glares at Kevin after the dinner accident, the second scene with Peter and Buzz looking at him was removed. Quotes Click here to see more Quotes Kevin McCallister : This is my house, I have to defend it. [to the Scranton Ticket Agent] Kate McCallister : This is *Christmas*. The season of perpetual hope. And I don't care if I have to get out on your runway and hitchhike. If it costs me everything I own, if I have to sell my soul to the devil himself, I am going to get home to my son. 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Real estate foreclosures information from Answerbag Real estate foreclosures What you need to know about buying property that has been foreclosed Home » Index » Real estate » Foreclosures Questions What is a foreclosure? Are foreclosures an option? What are problems buying foreclosures? What types of foreclosure are there? How do you get financing for a foreclosure? What happens at a trustee sale? How do you find government-repossessed homes? Can I get a HUD home for as little as $100 down? Where can I find foreclosures? Do I have to buy HUD homes through a realty agent? Where do I learn about HUD foreclosures? How does a home go into foreclosure? What happens at a trustee sale? How bad is a previous foreclosure on credit? What makes a newspaper "the newspaper of record" in a given state? Who takes care of delinquent property taxes that have been previously sold at tax certificate sale for prior years? Am I responsible for any liens that were on a foreclosed property before I had purchased it? I have the policy of title insurance. In the normal home buying process, issues found during the home inspection allow you to back out of the purchase. Does this apply to foreclosures also? How long does foreclosure take? Where can I find an example of a letter to send to home owner's who are facing forclosure asking them if they would like to sell before their home is forclosed on? If a bank initiates a foreclosure on a property which also has an IRS lien, and the bank ends up buying back the property for the amount of the unpaid loan, does the bank also have to satisfy the IRS lien? Can you use a prequalification letter to secure a bid on a property that has been foreclosed on by a mortgage company at the county sale? » Ask a question What is a foreclosure? (100%, 2 ratings) submitted by Andersen777 ( A++ , 99%, 1854 ratings), Apr 27, 04 A foreclosure is a legal procedure whereby a lender gains title or sells a mortgagors after he or she does not pay it in order to satisfy all or part of the unpaid debt (legal definition). Layman's terms: Essentially, due to lack of payments, the property is repossessed by the lender. The property is then re-sold as foreclosed. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Are foreclosures an option? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 A foreclosure property is a home that has been repossessed by the lender because the owners failed to pay the mortgage. Thousands of homes end up in foreclosure every year. Economic conditions affect the number of foreclosures, too. Many people lose their homes due to job loss, credit problems or unexpected expenses. It is wise to be cautious when considering a foreclosure. Many experts, in fact, advise inexperienced buyers to hire an expert to take them through the process. It is important to have the house thoroughly inspected and to be sure that any liens, undisclosed mortgages or court judgments are cleared or at least disclosed. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top What are problems buying foreclosures? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 Buying directly at a legal foreclosure sale is risky and dangerous. It is strictly caveat emptor ("Let the buyer beware"). The process has many disadvantages. There is no financing; you need cash and lots of it. The title needs to be checked before the purchase or the buyer could buy a seriously deficient title. The property's condition is not well known and an interior inspection of the property may not be possible before the sale, says Wiedemer. In addition, only estate (probate) and foreclosure sales are exempt from some states? disclosure laws. In both cases, the law protects the seller (usually an heir or financial institution) who has recently acquired the property through adverse circumstances and may have little or no direct information about it. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top (0 ratings) submitted by Team Jackson (0%, 0 ratings), Nov 17, 05 There is however a difference in Sheriff Sale auction homes and REO foreclosure homes The ones up for auction are risky, no access, owners usually still in them, not sure the condition of the home b4 you bid Of course if the price is LOW enough then who cares REO homes have been auctioned to the bank, cleaned out, and listed with an REO agent in the area. Some of these will be priced high others will be dirt cheap, and you can go look inside them They are all sold AS IS, you can do an inspection but cannot use it to get out of the contract should you find something wrong. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top What types of foreclosure are there? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 Judicial foreclosure action is a proceeding in which a mortgagee, a trustee or another lien holder on property requests a court-supervised sale of the property to cover the unpaid balance of a delinquent debt. Non-judicial foreclosure is the process of selling real property under a power of sale in a mortgage or deed of trust that is in default. In such a foreclosure, however, the lender is unable to obtain a deficiency judgment, which makes some title insurance companies reluctant to issue a policy. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top How do you get financing for a foreclosure? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 One reason there are few bidders at foreclosure sales is that it is next to impossible to get financing for such a property. You generally need to show up with cash and lots of it, or a line of credit with your bank upon which you can draw cashier's checks. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top What happens at a trustee sale? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 Trustee sales are advertised in advance and require an all-cash bid. The sale is usually conducted by a sheriff, a constable or lawyer acting as trustee. This kind of sale, which usually attracts savvy investors, is not for the novice. In a trustee sale, the lender who holds the first loan on the property starts the bidding at the amount of the loan being foreclosed. Successful bidders receive a trustee's deed. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top How do you find government-repossessed homes? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development acquires properties from lenders who foreclose on mortgages insured by HUD. These properties are available for sale to both homeowner-occupants and investors. You can only purchase HUD-owned properties through a licensed real estate broker. HUD will pay the broker's commission up to 6 percent of the sales price. Down payments vary depending on whether the property is eligible for FHA insurance. If not, payments range from the conventional market's 5 to 20 percent. One caution. HUD homes are sold "as is," meaning limited repairs have been made but no structural or mechanical warranties are implied. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Can I get a HUD home for as little as $100 down? (100%, 2 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 If you are strapped for cash and looking for a bargain, you may be able to buy a foreclosure property acquired by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for as little as $100 down. With HUD foreclosures, down payments vary depending on whether the property is eligible for FHA insurance. If not, payments range from 5 to 20 percent. But when the property is FHA-insured, the down payment can go much lower. Each offer must be accompanied by an "earnest money" deposit equal to 5 percent of the bid price, not to exceed $2,000 but not less than $500. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs also offers foreclosure properties which can be purchased directly from the VA often well below market value and with a down payment amount as low as 2 percent for owner-occupants. Investors may be required to pay up to 10 percent of the purchase price as a down payment. This is because the VA guarantees home loans and often ends up owning the property if the veteran defaults. If you are interested in purchasing a VA foreclosure, call 1-800-827-1000 to request a current listing. About 100 new properties are listed every two weeks. You should be aware that foreclosure properties are sold "as is," meaning limited repairs have been made but no structural or mechanical warranties are implied. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) User comments eric soto : very useful, thanks for the phone # » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top (0 ratings) submitted by Team Jackson (0%, 0 ratings), Nov 17, 05 Now days you can pretty much buy anything for no money down There are even programs out there for investors with 0 Down to use on duplexs and 4 families This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Where can I find foreclosures? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 In most states, a foreclosure notice must be published in the legal notices section of a local newspaper where the property is located or in the nearest city. Also, foreclosure notices are usually posted on the property itself and somewhere in the city where the sale is to take place. When a homeowner is late on three payments, the bank will record a notice of default against the property. When the owner fails to pay up, a trustee sale is held, and the property is sold to the highest bidder. The financial institution that has initiated foreclosure proceedings usually will set the bid price at the loan amount. Despite these seemingly straightforward rules, buying foreclosures is not easy as it may sound. Sophisticated investors use the technique so novices may find themselves among stiff competition. Resources: * "The Smart Money Guide to Bargain Homes, How to Find and Buy Foreclosures," James I. Wiedemer, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago; 1994. * "Real Estate Principles," Charles O. Stapleton III, Thomas Moran and Martha R. Williams, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago; 1994. * "Real Estate Investing From A to Z," William H. Pivar, Probus Publishing, Chicago, 1993. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top (0 ratings) submitted by Team Jackson (0%, 0 ratings), Nov 17, 05 For auctions go to your local courthouse For REO homes go to a site like foreclosure.com or find a broker like me in your area, I pay for the site and get all the info then i post a list weekly by email to hundreds of investors in the area FREE. Look around there is always a guy like me This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Do I have to buy HUD homes through a realty agent? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 You can only purchase a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development property through a licensed real estate broker. HUD will pay the broker's commission up to 6 percent of the sales price. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Where do I learn about HUD foreclosures? (100%, 2 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 9, 03 One good source is their Web page http://www.hud.gov This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top How does a home go into foreclosure? (75%, 1 rating) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 10, 03 (Answer last edited on Jul 5, 05) Foreclosure proceedings usually begin after a borrower has skipped three mortgage payments. The lender will record a notice of default against the property. Unless the debt is satisfied, the lender will foreclose on the mortgage and proceed to set up a trustee sale. For more questions or to learn about foreclosure prevention and information... http://www.propertyinvestmentadvisor.com/stop-foreclosure.html. To learn about foreclosure investing try here... http://www.propertyinvestmentadvisor.com This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) User comments Anonymous : kind of sketchy to those of us who really know nothing of real estate. » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top What happens at a trustee sale? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 10, 03 Trustee sales are advertised in advance and require an all-cash bid. The sale is usually conducted by a sheriff, a constable or lawyer acting as trustee. This kind of sale, which usually attracts savvy investors, is not for the novice. In a trustee sale, the lender who holds the first loan on the property starts the bidding at the amount of the loan being foreclosed. Successful bidders receive a trustee's deed. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top How bad is a previous foreclosure on credit? (0 ratings) submitted by Real Estate Guy ( A , 97%, 58 ratings), Sep 10, 03 A property foreclosure is one of the most damaging events in a borrower's credit history. In terms of the effect on credit history, a deed in lieu of foreclosure or a short sale is not as adverse an event as is a forced foreclosure. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top What makes a newspaper "the newspaper of record" in a given state? » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when an answer is posted » Top Who takes care of delinquent property taxes that have been previously sold at tax certificate sale for prior years? » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when an answer is posted » Top Am I responsible for any liens that were on a foreclosed property before I had purchased it? I have the policy of title insurance. (100%, 1 rating) submitted by breadmanpaul ( A+ , 97%, 219 ratings), Sep 21, 05 Your title insurance provides you with clear title to the property. You cannot obtain clear title without in some way dealing with all existing liens. When you purchased the property, you very likely paid off all of the liens. If there are still liens against the property that were there before you purchased the property, then you do not have clear title. If you have evidence of any existing liens, then take them to the title company that provided you with title insurance. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top (0 ratings) submitted by Team Jackson (0%, 0 ratings), Nov 17, 05 No... example Sold woman a reo home in Feb of this year had back taxes for 02, 03, 04 due 04 was paid at closing title company mistake now assessor wants 02 and 03 or will tax foreclose title insurance company just paid the assessor they are your insurance that ALL title is clear up to the contract phase then make sure you get a gap for the remainder This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top In the normal home buying process, issues found during the home inspection allow you to back out of the purchase. Does this apply to foreclosures also? (0 ratings) submitted by DARON J ( A- , 86%, 80 ratings), Nov 29, 04 Normally the sell of a forclosure is "as is" . This is supposed to be stated in the realestate listing. If this is the case then you would lose your earnest money if you back out of the contract. This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top How long does foreclosure take? (0 ratings) submitted by Team Jackson (0%, 0 ratings), Nov 17, 05 Most banks will let you be default for 12 months then they will start the procedure for auction this usually takes 90 days before its over and they are evicted depends on each area and the local laws This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Where can I find an example of a letter to send to home owner's who are facing forclosure asking them if they would like to sell before their home is forclosed on? » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when an answer is posted » Top If a bank initiates a foreclosure on a property which also has an IRS lien, and the bank ends up buying back the property for the amount of the unpaid loan, does the bank also have to satisfy the IRS lien? (0 ratings) submitted by Team Jackson (0%, 0 ratings), Nov 17, 05 Yes all liens must be clear to resell the property with clear title This answer is ( useful ¤ somewhat useful ¤ incorrect ¤ offensive/spam ) » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when a new answer is posted » Top Can you use a prequalification letter to secure a bid on a property that has been foreclosed on by a mortgage company at the county sale? » Add new answer » Add new question » Email me when an answer is posted » Top » Ask a question » Send me updates Important: Answerbag cannot guarantee the accuracy of answers submitted by members, and we recommend that you use common sense when following any advice found here. Full disclaimer User tools » Ask a question » Send me updates » Send to a friend » Show in text format » RSS Feed Glossary · NOD » Add new term Related Links No links submitted yet » Add new link Answerbag experts on Real estate foreclosures 1. Andersen777 ( A- , 100%, 2 ratings) 2. 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