FORECLOSURES IN MARYLAND. BANK OWNED HOMES IN MARYLAND. REO PROPERTIES IN MARYLAND.

GUIDE FOR HOME BUYERS INTERESTED IN REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES IN MARYLAND. 

MARKET REPORT FOR FORECLOSURES IN THE HOMEFINDERS.COM MARKET AREA WHICH INCLUDES
real estate in Maryland in the Counties of: Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's and Talbot.

THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL NEWS IS FULL OF NEWS ABOUT FORECLOSURES, REO, IN MARYLAND.   The percentage of foreclosed homes for sale in Maryland is lower than many areas in the country.  These properties have been through the foreclosure process and are now bank owned.  The report below reflects existing only detached single family homes in the listed counties in Maryland.  Non-contingent sales are the only offers accepted and all homes are sold "as is".  Buyers may have a home inspection for their own information and banks may negotiate the price based on condition. 

FORECLOSURES ARE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN MARYLAND ABOUT 379 DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY REAL ESTATE in THESE COUNTIES, HAVE BEEN FORECLOSED, ARE BANK OWNED AND ARE LISTED FOR SALE. 

AVERAGE PRICES FOR BANK OWNED SINGLE FAMILY REAL ESTATE IN MARYLAND

There are about 25,200 Single Family Homes listed for sale in this market area of Maryland real estate.
Of that number, about 379 are bank owned and are listed for sale.  That is about 2% of the ACTIVE listings
and much lower than other areas in the country.  The average price of a foreclosed home for sale varies
from county to county and home size, but they are priced at market based on the bank's appraisal. 
The key to getting good value in a foreclosed real estate is to understand that, just because a property has
been foreclosed and is bank owned, that doesn't guarantee that a good price will be had. The key in
getting a good buy on a foreclosed home is

1.  Looking at ALL homes for sale that meet the home buyer's needs and price range. 
2.  Consider foreclosure listings and compare them with other suitable listings.
3.  Be prepared with a pre-approval letter from a recognized mortgage company.
4.  Be prepared to buy a home in "as is" condition.  You may want to bring in a contractor to estimate repairs
     when preparing the offer.
5.  Be prepared for slow negotiations with the bank.  They usually consider offers at scheduled meetings of
     their "loss mitigation" or "asset disposal" committees and they often meet only once a month.
6.  Have a home inspection but the bank may not agree to any repairs.  There will be an "as is" addendum
     removing the "Property Condition" paragraph from the Contract of Sale.
7.  Have your agent review recent sales in the area to be sure that the home is priced to market or less.
8.  Make sure your agent stays on top of the deadlines in the contract because the bank will likely seek back-up contracts.
9.  Consider using the bank's title company since they have don't the preliminary title work and their fees are
     no more than average title companies.  The largest expense is title insurance and the banks have filed
     that disclosure with the state and cannot raise it.  Agents often try to "steer" title work to familiar
     title companies.  That may not be in your interest.  Have your agent get a "Pro-Forma" HUD-1 and
     compare prices. 
10. Use a direct lender.  Most banks will not accept a Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval from any mortgage
     company but a direct lender.  Your agent can recommend several. 

EXAMPLES OF FORECLOSED HOMES FOR SALE

   
 
Annapolis, Maryland                     Prince George's County, Maryland           Frederick County, Maryland

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