We want you to get the very best price possible for the home you select. To help you reach your goal, we make sure you see all real estate available in your price range in Waldorf, and that includes foreclosure sales. HUD and the Veterans Administration often offer foreclosed homes for sale in Waldorf . Our agents are fully qualified to show you these homes, make a bid for you, and process the contract, as well as attend the settlement. HUD and VA real estate sales are different from other homes for sale because the homes are sold to the highest QUALIFIED bidder. HUD and VA require that your real estate agent get you pre-qualified prior to making a bid on a home. We'll assist you with that loan approval and you'll be ready to bid. This means that a lender will review a credit report and provide a pre-qualifying letter. You MUST make bids for VA and HUD foreclosures through a licensed real estate agent who is approved by VA and HUD to make the bids.

A recent review of HUD listings in Waldorf shows a town home in the Bannister Square listed for $64,000, while a private listing in the same street is listed for $85,000. These homes appear to be identical from the bedroom, bathroom description. Of course, the difference will be the different condition of the properties. However, the attractive pricing of HUD and VA foreclosures are incentive to do some painting and cosmetic work. Often, HUD homes will also need appliances. HUD does not make any repairs to their properties, although Va often will. So, until you see the property, you can't really compare these homes with others offered for sale in the same community.

So, once you have seen everything listed in your price range, if you select a foreclosed home, we'll make the bid for you. If you win the award, then we'll prepare the contract, process the loan, arrange the inspections, prepare for settlement and everything needed to help.

This could be a foreclosed home

WHO CAN BUY A FORECLOSURE?
Anyone with the cash or ability to obtain a mortgage loan can buy a foreclosed home. You will have to qualify for the mortgage as with any home purchase, but we'll help you with the financing also. Often, the cash needed to buy a HUD or VA foreclosure is less than you would need to buy a home offered for sale by a private home owner offering their home for sale. Further, HUD and VA both offer closing cost help of your bid of up to 5% of the sale price. Settlement on a HUD or VA home is approximately 60 days.

SHOULD I HOLD OUT FOR A FORECLOSURE?
Probably not. Foreclosures are only a small percentage of the homes offered for sale. You may miss a good opportunity waiting. We often have buyers who insist on buying a foreclosure because they believe that they will get a fantastic bargain. Just the word "foreclosure" leads some home buyers to believe that they are getting a good buy. However, some foreclosed homes actually sell for more than market value because buyers don't know the difference. We'll make sure you are not paying more than you should for a home. Of course, the decision is up to you and the 5% closing help may make the difference in whether or not the foreclosure is a good buy.

VA offers special financing for their foreclosure sales and HUD homes can be financed with VA or FHA financing. Of course, conventional financing is always acceptable.

The important fact is that, if we can find a foreclosed home in your price range that meets your needs, you can consider it and WE CAN HELP.

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