Lake Norman Foreclosure Real Estate Market Update November 2014

Lake Norman Foreclosure Market Update

Lake Norman Foreclosure Homes
In November 2014 there were 26 Lake Norman foreclosure homes listed in the Lake Norman MLS area, a 62.5% increase from the 16 foreclosure properties for sale in November 2013.

3 Lake Norman foreclosure homes closed in November 2014. This was a decrease of 57.1% from the 7 Lake Norman foreclosures sold in November 2013. The average Lake Norman foreclosure sale price was $283,167 in November 2014. The average sales price increased 32.4% from the November 2013 average sale price of $213,878. The average days on the market were 71, a 15 day decrease from November 2013.

1 Lake Norman foreclosure home is currently under contract, 3.8% of the available Lake Norman foreclosure homes for sale.

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Lake Norman Foreclosure Condos & Townhomes
At the end of November 2014 there were 3 Lake Norman foreclosure condos and/or townhomes listed in the Lake Norman MLS area, a 50% increase from the 2 foreclosure condos listed for sale in November 2013.

Zero Lake Norman foreclosure condos/townhomes sold in November 2014. This was an decrease of 0% from the zero foreclosure condos sold in November 2013. The average sales price in November 2014 was N/A, a 0% decrease from November 2013 average sales price of N/A. Zero Lake Norman foreclosure condo units are currently under contract, down 100% from the two Lake Norman condos under contract in November 2013.

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What You Need to Know If Youā€™re Buying a Foreclosure

Buying A Foreclosure, What You Need To Know

Youā€™ve probably seen the stories and adsā€”foreclosed houses and condos selling for pennies on the dollarā€”and thereā€™s no question banks are willing to sell their REOs (real estate owned properties) at sizable discounts.

But foreclosures almost always come with complications that smart shoppers need to know about in advance.

Hereā€™s what you need to know before you dive into this niche market ofĀ buying a foreclosure.

Know What to Expect From a Foreclosure

A foreclosure probably wonā€™t be in pristine condition when you buy it. Foreclosure proceedings often take monthsĀ (more than a year in some states)Ā before the owners are evicted from the property.

During that time, the house is in legal limbo. The occupants have little incentive to maintain it or make repairs, and the property inevitably deteriorates. In some cases, the foreclosed borrowers vent their frustrations with the bank on the house: ripping out cabinets and fixtures, punching holes in walls and even damaging heating/air conditioning systems.

After the eviction, foreclosed houses then frequently sit empty for months while the bank decides how to resell and for how much. Sometimes the bank may perform basic repairs, but often, the house is in a rundown condition when it is finally offered for sale.

Get Pre-Qualified Before Buying a Foreclosed Property

The first step is to get pre-qualified by a mortgage lender. Foreclosures are usually great deals, and they get gobbled up very quickly.

Donā€™t wait to apply for financing approval, which takes at least a week or two to obtain. Make sure you have enough to cover the down payment once you find a foreclosureā€”and that you can cover inspections, insurance, pest control and any other unforeseen expenses that may come up.

Get Professional Help With Buying a Foreclosure

Most banks hire real estate agents to list and market their foreclosures. They represent the bank in all negotiations, not you.

To ensure that you have adequate representation, have a REALTORĀ®Ā who specializes in the area serve as your buyerā€™s agent and to advise you on key issues:Ā pricing, local zoning issues or state law constraints that could seriously affect your purchase. For example, some states have mandatory ā€œredemptionā€ periods in which foreclosed families have the opportunity to reacquire their homes.

A buyerā€™s agent can also help you check the local public records to determine whether there are any recorded liens against the property you are considering. These might include liens for unpaid taxes, repair bills or homeownerā€™s association dues: If you purchase the home, you will have to pay off any outstanding liens.

Final Steps Before Buying a Foreclosed Property

Once youā€™ve found a home, bring in a building inspector and a contractor to give you a good idea of what needs to be done and the approximate cost of the work. A report of the propertyā€™s condition will be submitted to the lender before the loan is made.

As a potential buyer, you need to ask yourself these questions:

  • Am I prepared to invest the money and time needed to bring this house back to a habitable condition? Do I know all the problems the house presents?
  • If the utilities have been turned off for months, do I know what works in the house?
  • Have I been given enough time to get the house professionally inspected so that I have detailed knowledge of how badly off the property may be?

If you decide youā€™re ready to make an offer, work with aĀ REALTORĀ®Ā to negotiate a good deal. Many lenders are willing to offer lower down payments, repair reimbursements and other incentives for the right buyer.

Original article: http://www.realtor.com/advice/what-need-know-buying-a-foreclosure/

Lake Norman Foreclosure Real Estate Market Update October 2014

Lake Norman Foreclosure Market Update

Lake Norman Foreclosure Homes
In October 2014 there were 21 Lake Norman foreclosure homes listed in the Lake Norman MLS area, a 31.25% increase from the 16 foreclosure properties for sale in October 2013.

9 Lake Norman foreclosure homes closed in October 2014. This was a decrease of 0% from the 9 Lake Norman foreclosures sold in October 2013. The average Lake Norman foreclosure sale price was $403,153 in October 2014. The average sales price increased 78.4% from the October 2013 average sale price of $226,000. The average days on the market were 260, a 170 day increase from October 2013.

7 Lake Norman foreclosure homes are currently under contract, 33% of the available Lake Norman foreclosure homes for sale.

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Lake Norman Foreclosure Condos & Townhomes
At the end of October 2014 there were 3 Lake Norman foreclosure condos and/or townhomes listed in the Lake Norman MLS area, a 40% decrease from the 5 foreclosure condos listed for sale in October 2013.

One Lake Norman foreclosure condos/townhomes sold in October 2014. This was an decrease of 0% from the one foreclosure condos sold in October 2013. The average sales price in October 2014 was $113,925, a 8.9% decrease from October 2013 average sales price of $125,000. Zero Lake Norman foreclosure condo units are currently under contract, down 0% from the zero Lake Norman condos under contract in October 2013.

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Lake Norman Foreclosure Real Estate Market Update September 2014

Lake Norman Foreclosure Market Update

Lake Norman Foreclosure Homes
In September 2014 there were 22 Lake Norman foreclosure homes listed in the Lake Norman MLS area, a 37.5% increase from the 16 foreclosure properties for sale in September 2013.

7 Lake Norman foreclosure homes closed in September 2014. This was a decrease of 46.2% from the 13 Lake Norman foreclosures sold in September 2013. The average Lake Norman foreclosure sale price was $553,107 in September 2014. The average sales price increased 127% from the September 2013 average sale price of $221,631. The average days on the market were 92, a 34 day increase from September 2013.

6 Lake Norman foreclosure homes are currently under contract, 27.3% of the available Lake Norman foreclosure homes for sale.

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Lake Norman Foreclosure Condos & Townhomes
At the end of September 2014 there were 3 Lake Norman foreclosure condos and/or townhomes listed in the Lake Norman MLS area, a 0% increase from the 3 foreclosure condos listed for sale in September 2013.

Zero Lake Norman foreclosure condos/townhomes sold in September 2014. This was an decrease of 100% from the one foreclosure condos sold in September 2013. The average sales price in September 2013 was $135,000. One Lake Norman foreclosure condo units are currently under contract, down 0% from one Lake Norman condo under contract in September 2013.

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