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Take a look at the virtual tour on your new home.  Country home with lots of storage and out buildings.

Deadly Mistakes Buyers Make When Purchasing A Home-Number 2

Pre-qualifying for a mortage will make you life easier. The bank or mortage represenative's specific questions with regard to income, debt, etc. will help you determine the price range that you can afford.

New Listing Alert!  Check it out and make it your own today.  Excellent investment property.
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Deadly Mistakes Buyers Make When Purchasing A Home-Number 1

Did you know that making a connection with the right real estate agent is crucial? Choose a professional who is dedicated to serving your needs - before, during, and after the sale. I sincerely hope I can do this for all of you. Don't forget that I'm never too busy for your referrals! I hope you all have a wonderful day and stay warm.

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Foreclosure Prices Rise, Highest Increase Since 2006

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 31, 2012

Foreclosure sales prices rose 6 percent in the second quarter and were up 7 percent year-over-year, RealtyTrac reported this week. This marks the largest annual increase in foreclosure-related sales prices since 2006.
During the second quarter, the average foreclosure-related sales price was $170,040.
Still, foreclosure and bank-owned homes sold at an average price that was 32 percent lower than the average price of a non-foreclosure home, RealtyTrac reports.
Meanwhile, the gap between REO sales and short sales continued to narrow during the second quarter. REO sales outnumbered pre-foreclosure sales by 9,833 — the smallest difference since the third quarter of 2007.
The number of short-sale transactions rose 18 percent year-over-year, accounting for 14 percent of all sales during January through May time period, RealtyTrac reports.
“The second-quarter sales numbers provide solid statistical evidence of what we’ve been hearing anecdotally from real estate agents, buyers, and investors over the past few months: There is a limited supply of available foreclosure inventory to choose from in many markets,” says Daren Blomquist, RealtyTrac vice president. “Given this shortage of supply and the seasonally strong buyer demand in the second quarter, it’s no surprise that the average foreclosure-related sales price increased both on a quarterly and annual basis.”
Source: RealtyTrac