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Maple Valley Bank Owned Property Report March '08

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Managing Real Estate Broker with NextHome Experience 17050

 

March Update

Sometimes Bank-owned properties (or those which have gone through foreclosure and are now owned and available for sale by the Bank/Lender/Asset Management Co) are a "good deal" and sometimes they aren't. Here are a few tips if you're looking at Bank-owned properties:

  • If you're looking to purchase a bank-owned property, enlist the help of a professional in your area who knows your  market and can help you navigate the Bank-owned process. These companies will often have their own forms and "quirky" requirements. Make sure you understand all the implications before signing on the dotted line
  • Do your due-diligence, talk with the neighbors, find out about all "the skeletons", if any,  before you buy. Sometimes the bank will have conducted an inspection of the property but there are things even an inspector cannot find....for instance flooding in the back yard, past leaks or plumbing problems now undetectable. Hire your own inspector! Even if he/she finds nothing, it will be money well spent on future peace of mind.

Here is the March Bank Owned Inventory Report For Maple Valley, WA

6 Homes on the Market

Prices Ranging from $285,000 to $535,000

Size Ranging from appx:

 1850 square feet to over 4,000 square feet

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Looking to Buy or Sell a home in Maple Valley? I can help! Since 1990, I have been successfully marketing and selling Residential Resale and New Construction homes in South King and North Pierce Counties since 1990, but I specialiize in the greater Maple Valley area, Whether you're interested in Buying, Selling or need more information because you are Relocating to the Puget Sound Region, email me or give me a call, I'm happy to help!

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Colleen M. Fischesser, Managing Broker

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This is a personal blog based on my opinion and experience in the real estate industry. All content is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal, financial or tax advice. Laws, industry practice standards and procedures vary by state. Readers are advised to contact appropriate third parties for professional advice when needed. Any questions please let me know!

 

Laura Gray
RE/MAX Realty Group - Gaithersburg, MD

Colleen - WOW You truly have a "golden" market , I pulled up the NEW listings in one county today. There were 76 NEW listings 72 of them were REO , RELO's or Short Sales , all purchased on 2004 or later.

Last December we were hit over 100 auctions in one week. We have to be real creative on Listing appoinments in this area now !!

Laura

Mar 06, 2008 04:36 PM
Colleen Fischesser Northwest Property Shop
NextHome Experience - Chelan, WA
A Tradition of Trust in the Pacific NW since 1990!
Laura, I can't even imagine that, although my market is pretty small (20,000 pop).
Mar 07, 2008 02:23 AM
Melissa Olson
HOPE Lending LLC - Bellevue, WA
HOPE Lending LLC

Hi Colleen - that is good news.  The number is lower than most accross the nation.  The Puget Sounds is grateful for not sharing in a boom and bust market.

Mar 11, 2008 08:14 AM