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Foreclosure Investing

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is planning to use an estimated $24 billion in federal funds to help nearly 1.5 million homeowners in the United States avoid foreclosure.

The program includes providing guarantees to 2.2 million loans that have been modified, particularly risky loans by borrowers with small down payments or weak credit. With modified loans, borrowers will have longer loan terms and pay lower interest rates.

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Foreclosure Investing: Using the Right Tools

by Paul McCain on August 13, 2008

Real estate investors and buyers have shifted their attention to these foreclosed properties because they are considerably more affordable yet offer better return potential. If you think that foreclosure investing is easy, you should know that with the right tools, it certainly is.

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Avoiding Foreclosure By Organizing Your Finances

by Elizabeth Rush on July 28, 2008

If you have managed to escape the subprime mortgage mess, it should not mean that you will let down your defenses. One of the ways you can easily avoid losing your home to foreclosure is by organizing your finances early on.

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Foreclosure Investing: Are You Ready?

by Elizabeth Rush on July 8, 2008

Foreclosure investing is fast becoming popular among real estate investors because of the better return potential that it offers. Unfortunately, it will take some degree of preparedness before you can consider yourself worthy of this business

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Buyer’s Corner: How to Keep Credit Clean

by William Dover on June 27, 2008

The first thing you should consider when buying a foreclosure property, or any real estate property for that matter, is how good your credit score is. An unblemished credit will usually mean being able to enjoy the most competitive mortgage rates in the market. Of course during these times, your credit report may reflect mortgage provider or lender inquiries, also known as hard inquiries.

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Foreclosure Sellers: Handling Low Offers

by Elizabeth Rush on June 4, 2008

Although losing your home to foreclosure is one of the worst things that could happen to you, you might still be able to avoid it by selling your home before the reinstatement period is up. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of homeowners who have chosen this option and you must attract potential buyers by dropping your asking price.

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Top Foreclosure Investing Tips

by Jason MacDowell on November 22, 2007

Foreclosure investing is one of the upcoming business trends in an industry that has seen better days. Experts believe that the returns are much better in foreclosure investing as compared to the stock market and above all the risk is not as high. Experts from the industry have some tips to offer to all those who want to pursue foreclosure investing as a business.

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It’s midsummer in Ohio, a name which in the local language meant “beautiful river”. The June festivals have all come to a close. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has never been busier or more preoccupied with what has now become a priority; keeping Ohio residents in their homes as a solution to the severe pressure of the rising of foreclosures that this state has experienced over the last ten years, filings numbers increasing sharply in 2006. Urban counties in particular now figure as the major suppliers to properties listed in the Ohio foreclosure listings. Delaware county has recorded filings increase of 50% in the last 3 years; Franklin, Pickaway and Cuyahoga counties have increasing problems, its a statewide issue.

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Repossessed Homes – Why Should You Buy Them?

by William Dover on October 16, 2006

The repossessed homes market is good. It always has been, but it has not always been well-known. Buying repossessed homes is not difficult, it can save you money, and there are many options for what to do with repossessed homes after you have purchased them. If you have ever thought about purchasing repossessed homes, then now is the time to do it. You will never find a better time than now to invest in repossessed homes.

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