Category Archives: Short sales and Foreclosures

Discover the “how to’s” and other tips on distressed properties including real estate auctions

My CPA Skepticism and the Foreclosure Market, part 2 of the series

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My CPA Skepticism and the Foreclosure Market

In the article,  “Mass Foreclosures This Year Expected to Eclipse ’09 Levels”  http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/07/15/homes-lost-foreclosure-track-eclipse-levels-banks-work-backlog/ it states nearly 528,000 homes have been taken over by banks for the first six months of this year.  At this rate we will eclipse the 900,000 … Continue reading

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Flipping Homes in this Market

Prior to purchasing Carol, I had my home inspector take a look at the home.  I did not have him prepare a written report because with most distressed property sales, it is sold “as is”.  The bank was not going … Continue reading

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Renovation and Being “Green”

As Carol progresses, there things I have learned that I will pass on so you can “learn from others” and not make the same mistakes. Construction waste debris is the area that I could handle better on my next project.  … Continue reading

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Foreclosed and Short Sales, The How To Blog

Every home has a story to tell and this home had a very sad story indeed.  So my goal is to take this home and create a happy, positive story. The first time I walked into the home, I saw the potential this home had.  … Continue reading

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A “FLIP” In Action – How To Profit From Foreclosures and Short Sales

The “FLIP” started months ago, in fact a few years ago when I became a licensed Realtor.  I had a desire to take a house that was in terrible condition and see if I could transform it into a home … Continue reading

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