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Top 5 Things To Consider When Buying A Short Sale
So you think you want to buy a short sale?  Yeah, it sounds great to be able to tell your family and friends what an awesome deal you got on your home.  But there are some things to take into consideration when buying a short sale.   If you are interested in looking into short sales in the Wildwood, MO area give me a call.
So, you're ready to buy your new home!  Congratulations!  What's the next step?  In this market, I would always go with an experienced Realtor who knows how to sell in today's market place.  You really don't want to "go it" alone.  Sure, you can search all of the houses on the market on the Internet, but that's just the frosting.  The cake choice is where your options become a little less....sweet.  I'm sure you've heard of REO  --Real Estate Owned--properties.  These are bank owned foreclosures.  Today, let's cover the other 1/3 of the market, and that is our favorite topic----The Short Sale. 
Let's cover some key points to consider when buying a short sale:
Do you have time to wait for approval of the short sale? Did you know that it may take anywhere from two months to ... more

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