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Disneygirl
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Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
We found a great house that is bank owned. It was foreclosed over 3mths ago so it's been sitting on the market for awhile and the price was dropped $20k since it was originally put on the market. We put in an offer of $13k below the asking price because it was at the top of our price range and can't really afford the asking price plus the $$ to fix it up. Just wondering what the odds of the bank actually accepting our offer. We're kind of hoping they are just dying to get it off their hands I guess. Do banks usually go back and forth with negotiation or is a straight forward yes or no?
Update:
They got back to us fairly quickly (in 2 business days) with a counter offer of $10k more so we countered that with an offer in the middle $5k more. We'll we just heard this am that they accepted our offer!!!  
Provided that inspection goes well I will soon call this place my new home!
Message edited 11/21/2008 4:18:46 PM.
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Posted 11/14/08 7:02 PM  |
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Jenn627
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
My brother just did. He offered 20K below asking and they accepted...
I don't know if they go back and forth - I would assume they would, b/c like you said - better to get it off their books.
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| Posted 11/14/08 7:12 PM |
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Janice
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
we hit week 3 of waiting on ours.
We got a call last friday asking for more info on property and were told we were the only bid.
Yesterday my buyers agent called...2 more offers are in.
We put the bid in for what they were asking.
DH's co-worker purchased one this summer, turnaround time was 8 weeks.
good luck!
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| Posted 11/14/08 8:17 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
Posted by Janice
we hit week 3 of waiting on ours.
We got a call last friday asking for more info on property and were told we were the only bid.
Yesterday my buyers agent called...2 more offers are in.
We put the bid in for what they were asking.
DH's co-worker purchased one this summer, turnaround time was 8 weeks.
good luck!
Thanks good luck to you too.
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| Posted 11/14/08 9:10 PM |
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LemonHead
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
We offered lower than their asking price, ended up negotiating, and agreed on a price that was still lower than their asking price.
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| Posted 11/15/08 10:04 AM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
We bought a foreclosure and offered 4% lower than asking, plus 5% back for closing costs. The asking price had been reduced (huge) twice between the time we saw it online and the time we went to see it. We put our offer in on a Friday and the bank got back to us two days later on that Monday! The only things they wanted to change were the closing costs (only lowered by $200) and the closing date (wanted it earlier). We accepted that same day. Our experience was very quick and easy. Good luck!
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| Posted 11/15/08 6:21 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
Posted by CaMacho
We bought a foreclosure and offered 4% lower than asking, plus 5% back for closing costs. The asking price had been reduced (huge) twice between the time we saw it online and the time we went to see it. We put our offer in on a Friday and the bank got back to us two days later on that Monday! The only things they wanted to change were the closing costs (only lowered by $200) and the closing date (wanted it earlier). We accepted that same day. Our experience was very quick and easy. Good luck!
Wow that's awesome! I  things can go that easily for us.
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| Posted 11/15/08 9:26 PM |
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sometimesmommy
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
Depends on Where you are. A friend bought in Port St. Lucie Florida and it was 2.5 months total but FL housing market is pretty rough right now so maybe thats why it was qicker. In NY I heard as long as 5 mths.
Sending quick vibes for you! (housing dust)
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| Posted 11/16/08 8:11 AM |
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MrsO
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
I can't answer your question - but where can you find out about foreclosures?
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| Posted 11/16/08 10:34 AM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure?
Posted by MrsO
I can't answer your question - but where can you find out about foreclosures?
We weren't specifically looking for a foreclosure it just happenend to be one of the houses our realtor showed us that matched our criteria. It was listed on MLS but not sure how you can only look for foreclosures.
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| Posted 11/16/08 11:16 AM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
bump for update 
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:19 PM |
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gforce
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
wow, it's beautiful!
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:31 PM |
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joenick
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
That house is GORGEOUS!!
WHere is it located? Just beautiful! 
Can't wait to see pics of the inside!
Good luck to you!!!!!!!! 
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:33 PM |
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Congratulations!! Is it on LI?
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:34 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Posted by Seles81
Congratulations!! Is it on LI?
Nope this is a move of a lifetime for us, we're off to Texas!
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:37 PM |
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Kris92
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Congrats!! That is a beautiful house! Best of luck
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:38 PM |
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anjerandunder
Positive thoughts worked!!!
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Congratulations!! The house is gorgeous!!
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:40 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
beautiful!
We are doing the same thing- but we picked FL
I hope the process is as quick for us
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:41 PM |
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jennandrob
mom of two!
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
WOW - gorgeous house! Congrats!
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| Posted 11/21/08 4:44 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Congratulations! Good luck with everything.
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ILJ619
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
i was going to ask if it was in texas. it looks like my friends house. good luck to you its nice. 
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CaMacho
Sisters :)
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Glad it was a quick process for you too!!! It's gorgeous, congrats!
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mom2mgn
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Congrats!! Where in Texas? We've been thinking about moving there for a while. DH can transfer to the DFW area if he wants. It's so tempting.
Lots of luck!
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| Posted 11/21/08 5:22 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
Posted by myson220
Congrats!! Where in Texas? We've been thinking about moving there for a while. DH can transfer to the DFW area if he wants. It's so tempting.
Lots of luck!
That's exactly where in Tx! We loved it down there. The house is actually just south of Dallas. It's closer to Arlington actually which is right smack in the middle of Dallas and Fort worth. Housing is so cheap down there!
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OStewarts
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Re: Anyone ever buy a foreclosure? Update: They accepted our offer!(with pic)
What a beautiful house. May it become a Happy Home for you. Best of Luck!
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