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What Are Foreclosure Auctions?

Foreclosure Auctions

Foreclosure auctions are held when the sheriff's office has a group of homes that have been repossessed due to nonpayment of mortgages. Generally, these auctions are held about once a month in each different county around the United States. Anyone who wants to bid on a home can show up and place their bids, but there are some things to keep in mind. At foreclosure auctions, you will be required to put at least 10% of the winning bid price down immediately. This is either done through cash or certified funds of some sort. You then have seven days to pay the balance without interest or 30 days to pay the balance with interest added to it.

Aren't Foreclosure Auctions for Investors and Professionals?

Not necessarily. While these are typically the people that are most commonly seen at these auctions, it is only because they have access to the types of funds that you need to have in order to bid on these homes. Getting a loan for property purchased at foreclosure auctions is very difficult, which is why many normal people looking to buy a home won't be able to bid at these auctions. However, if you can save up some money for a down payment or have an investor that is able to provide the money upfront, you can often find amazing deals on your next home at foreclosures.

Are Foreclosure Auctions in Bad Shape?

Foreclosure Auction

Sometimes these homes do need some work because they have fallen into this repair or have been vacant for an excessive amount of time. However, there are many great deals to be found at foreclosure auctions that don't involve a lot of work or extra investment on your part. You can find listings of foreclosure auctions near you and check out the homes before you go to the auction to bid on them, to ensure that you are getting the best deal on a home that you want.

You can sign up today for our seven day trial and get exclusive listings of foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, and foreclosure auctions that are going on in a county near you. Don't assume that a foreclosure is something that you don't want until you check them out, because you might end up finding a great deal on a great home that she wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

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Foreclosure Home 33134

Miami FL Foreclosures

Zip Code: 33134

Bedroom: 1

Bath: 1

Price: $79,900.00

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Foreclosure Home 90003

Los Angeles CA Foreclosures

Zip Code: 90003

Bedroom: 4

Bath: 3

Price: $180,000.00

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Foreclosure Home 77014

Houston TX Foreclosures

Zip Code: 77014

Bedroom: 3

Bath: 2.5

Price: $87,427.00

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Foreclosure Home 10466

Bronx NY Foreclosures

Zip Code: 10466

Bedroom: 4

Bath: 2

Price: $299,900.00

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