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Chaffee County, Colorado Homes For Sale. Find a Wholesale Bank-Owned REO in Chaffee County, Colorado, CO:
Featured Topic: REOThe prices on current REO inventory are well below building cost and make incredible buy and rent opportunities. If you are considering buying an REO, make sure that the price you pay is comparable to other homes in the neighborhood. In a competitive multiple bid process for an REO home, cash gives the investor and advantage over conventional and FHA financing. There are multiple sources of funding currently available to investors purchasing REO's in Southern California. It is best to eliminate most contingencies on offers made on REO purchases. Most economists agree that this in an unprecedented economic downturn and the REO market will create a huge transfer of wealth and assets. Sometimes banks will pay for repairs on REOs, but typically will not agree to do so at the offer stage. If there are problems found during a home inspection, renegotiate after your offer has been accepted. It typically takes about 30 days for an REO to be prepared for sale by the REO listing agent. In some cases they must evict the homeowner through the court system. Many REO investors use a mix of handy men and general contractor to complete their repair jobs. When calculating monthly cash flow be sure to include tax, insurance, management, municipal fees and vacancy costs. Fannie Mae may make some repairs to REO homes to increase their marketability however, the buyer should be aware that other repairs may be needed. If an REO buyer has a Federal Tax Lien that is in a repayment agreement, you do not have to pay it off in full but you must be able to qualify with the monthly payment of the repayment agreement. State Tax Liens typically must be paid in full prior to closing your FHA loan on an REO. REO listing agents generally represent the seller, not the buyer. An REO property has been foreclosed by the lending institution, and has reverted to their ownership. This is not how the bank wants foreclosures to end. In most cases, the market value of the home simply does not cover the loan balance, repair costs, and other fees associated with foreclosure and sale. HUD does not warrant the condition of its REO properties, but will give you the information it has about the condition of the property you’re interested in. You can use this information in formulating your bid. Many REO buyers select an area that they like, drive the streets and collect agent and property details off of the signs. In this regard they are able to touch and feel an area in a way that can't be done over the computer. If you get your REO bid accepted, move quickly to get your docs signed and counter signed as the bank will still entertain offers until you are in escrow. REO tip...When comparing recent sales to your subject property, be sure to make adjustments for differences in square footage. If the house does not sell in the auction, it reverts back to the bank. The lender now has the right to sell the property as an REO (real estate owned), the third and final phase of a foreclosure. Because of all the unknowns and requirements with foreclosure auctions many people prefer buying an REO. The REO option offers many more benefits and less stress than the foreclosure auction |
