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Question by DJP: Are foreclosed homes almost a different market than typical homes for sale?
I’m browsing real estate sales in my area and in the same neighborhood you might see widely different prices on homes sold recently.

I’m guessing that the really low prices are foreclosures and the not so low prices are typical home sales. Is this the case? If so, this gives some hope to those trying to sell their home for a more reasonable price.

If not, then I’m trying to figure out what can cause such a drastic disparity. For example, two virtually identical homes in the same neighborhood sold within days of each other: one at $ 125k and one at $ 175k.

Best answer:

Answer by Realtyyoudefine
That is a very large price disparity if the homes were virtually identical.
Typically a foreclosed home by its nature is a victim of deferred maintenance and even willful damage by the owner.
You might speak to a Realtor who specializes in foreclosures to get some comps on these houses and to understand what causes the large price gap.
But don’t get your hopes up too high, if homes are selling for less in a neighborhood, buyers will not be willing to offer the higher price point. The comps tell the story.

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DON’T TOUCH THE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MILITARY PAY!!

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Section 8 Vouchers- They benefit too few Americans.

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13. Transportation Reimbursement for Job Seekers on public assistance- There are over 38 Million people receiving food stamps and gas is too high.

14. Stop funding the NAACP and historical black colleges and universities because the like is reverse discrimination when you use government funds for ethnic group only organizations.

15. Send all illegal aliens home or to work camps (jails) until we can provide a job for each and every American who wants to work.

16. Stop all benefits to teenage unwed mothers- It is a benefit and incentive to continue reckless behavior.

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1. Close your TANF case and Volunteer to Receive Stimulus Checks up to
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2. Participate while in jail with institutional jobs (20 to 50 cents per hour)

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Second home sales have been increasing over the last few years with more people becoming second home owners. In 2005 alone, 40 percent of the homes sold were second homes. Demographics, all time low mortgage rates, and healthy rise in home prices have contributed to this development in the second home market. Besides these, a major factor that has helped augment the buying and selling of second homes is the real estate professional.

The National Association of Realtors conducted research on the profile of second-home owners in 2006. According to the NAR report entitled ’2006 Profile of Second-Home Owners’, a majority of second home sales transactions are conducted using the services of real estate agents.

The statistics are remarkable; 64 % of vacation home buyers purchased their home using the services of a real estate agent by the end of 2005 – a marked increase from less than 50 % of vacation-home buyers in 2003. Also, 65 % of investment-home buyers purchased their home with the help of a real estate agent – an increase from 53 % of pre-2003. In comparison, only 14 % of vacation-home buyers and 7 % of investment-home buyers purchased directly from builders from 2003 to 2005.

The growing role of the real estate professional is evident from the following figures:

1. Of vacation home sales made, 71 % of them were second homes and 74 % of the sales were made using the services of a real estate agent.

2. Of the investment properties sold, 85 % of them were previously owned and 62 % of the sales were made using the services of a real estate agent.

The use of real estate agents in second home sales transactions varied according to the home’ location.

1. Buyers used a real estate agent more frequently while purchasing a vacation home located in a suburb/subdivision (56 %) or a rural area (57 %) than for homes in other locations.

2. About 66 % of buyers who purchased an investment property in an urban/central city area or in a suburb/subdivision, used the services of a real estate agent more frequently than those who purchased a home in other locations.

Real estate professionals continue to be the first source of information to second-home buyers (38 % of vacation-home buyers and 34 % of investment-home buyers). The real estate professional also plays a major role when second-home owners plan to buy additional properties. If you are thinking of buying a second home or vacation home, seek out the services of a real estate agent to guide you through your next home purchase.

1. The percentage of second home owners who are more likely to use a real estate agent in their next home purchase is quite high. Among vacation-home owners it is 79 % and investment-home owners 73 %.

2. Among second home owners, 65 % of vacation-home owners and 64% of investment-property owners are more likely to use a real estate agent in their next home sales.

Given these statistics, it is no wonder that the real estate agent plays a pivotal role in helping people buy and sell second homes. So whether you are a second-home buyer or seller, enlist the services of an agent for a smooth, hassle free real estate transaction.

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