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Showing posts with label Foreclosures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Foreclosures. Show all posts

Friday, April 17, 2015

Foreclosures For Sale In Warner Robins, Ga


         Click on the link below for a list of foreclosure Listings in Warner Robins, GA!!




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Joe Barbee
Associate Broker
Elite Realtors of Georgia
478-978-3428








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Monday, December 1, 2014

Real Estate Update - Abingdon Green Subdivision 2014 - Warner Robins

Abingdon Green Subdivision - 2014 


Homes sold - 3

Avg List Price - $130,433

Avg Sale Price - $125,716

Avg Days On Market - 130

Foreclosures - 1


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Homes Currently For Sale - 2

Avg List Price - $137,200

Avg Days On Market - 166

Foreclosures - 0



Curious about your home's Current Market Value?


Call Us Today!!

Joe & Jenny Barbee
The Barbee Team @ Elite Realtors of Georgia



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478-333-6008

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

A Warner Robins Foreclosure Can Sometimes Be Avoided

Even though national foreclosure rates have continued to drop, the threat of becoming another Middle Ga Foreclosure statistic is still very real for some homeowners. It’s at least somewhat reassuring to understand that most banks don’t really want a foreclosure — so for homeowners who take an early proactive approach with their lender, losing their home does not have to be inevitable.



Mortgage Restructuring

For anyone who has fallen behind on payments, Job One is to discuss the situation with your banker. If a mortgage restructuring is possible, you may have an opportunity to refinance at a lower rate with more manageable payment amounts. In some cases, it may be possible to alter other terms of your agreement — for example, you might arrange to postpone any delinquent payments to the end of the loan’s term. You have to ask.



Payment Deferral Options

If payment failure has been caused by losing a job, a medical condition one of the other more common causes, some banks will work out payment deferral options. If you have prepared documentation to back up your hardship claim, it is more likely that the lender will be able to offer an agreement to defer your payments while you get back on track. 



Short Sale

If the financial situation is such that you know you can no longer sustain regular payments, it may be best to consider a short sale — the option where the bank agrees to accept sale to a third party for a sum that falls short of the loan’s balance. It means loss of the property, but results in a better credit history than does a local foreclosure.







A foreclosure in Warner Robins becomes inevitable if the reality of a tough financial situation isn’t recognized and addressed. If you take positive steps as soon as you realize you’re going to miss a payment, you put yourself in the best position to open options that are less problematic than full foreclosure. If you find you could benefit from a strictly confidential price evaluation on your home, call me ­— sometimes a property can be worth more than you think!   








Joe Barbee
Associate Broker/Property Manager
478-978-3428





TheBarbeeTeam@gmail.com

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Basics of Buying Foreclosed Homes in Warner Robins

   You may have seen the reports — and they are correct — that the number of new foreclosures has dropped almost everywhere throughout the country. Although the Mortgage Bankers Association’s report about the drop in non-seasonally adjusted foreclosure starts might indicate otherwise, this year, sharp-eyed buyers can still find any number of foreclosed homes in Warner Robins. For those whose goal is to find an appreciably nicer home at a lower-than-average price, a few basics shed light on the process.



   Short sales differ from foreclosures. Although the sale price may be a good deal less than what is still owed on a loan, it may be more or less than the actual value of the home. A foreclosed home in Houston County is one that is actually owned by the bank holding the underlying loan — with the previous homeowners already having moved on.



   Success in the foreclosure realm means saving money by buying Warner Robins foreclosed homes — and it means being aware of the motives of the lender. First, any bank will typically offer foreclosed homes on an as-is basis. To keep losses in check, no repairs will have been made on the property. Some homes may be in fine condition, but others will not. That’s why it’s so essential to be willing to pay for an inspection on the property: it’s the only way to know exactly what you are getting into before you sign on the dotted line.















   Unless you have prior success in buying Warner Robins foreclosed homes, it is universally recommended that you enlist a buyers agent to help throughout this process. An agent can advise you whether or not the property value is in line with the market for comparable properties in comparable condition. While you can work with the bank on your own, it is advantageous to have an experience professional to assist at the bargaining table.



   If you are interested in buying foreclosed homes in Warner Robins this year, why not contact me today to discuss your search parameters? The values really are out there to reward the patient — and anyone willing to put in a dollop of elbow grease!






Joe Barbee
Associate Broker
Elite Realtors of Georgia
478-978-3428 - Direct Cell Phone
478-333-6008 - Office
www.WarnerRobinsRealtor.blogspot.com 



Thursday, October 31, 2013

Distinguishing a Good Warner Robins Foreclosure from a “Walkaway”

While it makes perfect sense to assume that a Warner Robins Foreclosure should be more affordable than a non-foreclosure, not every one constitutes a great bargain. Even if the goal is to land your next residence, a worthwhile way to gauge the value of any foreclosure is to look at it from an investor’s point of view: would the property yield worthwhile returns?






Determining that involves using some common benchmarks. Here are some of the leading factors that contribute to making a cool foreclosure evaluation:



How much did other houses sell for locally?



While the price of a property you are looking at may strike you as quite affordable, whether it represents true value is only apparent when compared with recent area market trends. According to Calculated Risk, the discounts foreclosure buyers are finding have begun “to drop to pre-crisis levels.” That lines up with other evidence that the foreclosure market is stabilizing as underlying home values and inventories rise. In any case, be sure to have your agent provide comps for similar properties sold in the area.



How many houses are vacant in the neighborhood?



Some neighborhoods have a considerably higher foreclosure rate than others do. If the neighborhood you’re evaluating incorporates a high number of vacant properties, the price should reflect that. Such areas tend to be relatively unattractive to other buyers for a number of reasons (including a tendency toward higher crime rates). Even if you have no intention of reselling or renting out the foreclosure you are considering, the neighborhood’s character should be factored into your decision.



Cost to renovate?



While it’s hardly unusual for a foreclosure in town to need some work, the details can be decisive. Ask an appraiser to go over the property. A good one will be able to give you a close approximation of the extent of renovation you should expect.




Great deals can be found in unexpected places – sometimes it just takes the help of a great agent to uncover.  If you are considering buying a local home - foreclosure or not – I hope you will give me a call!







Joe Barbee
Associate Broker/Property Manager
478-978-3428


TheBarbeeTeam@gmail.com

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Options for Buying a Home After a Foreclosure

   “Time flies when you’re having a good time” we hear. But time can also pass quickly for those who've had to go through difficult times. Case in point is a million and a half borrowers who have recently experienced the pain of a foreclosure. That’s the estimated number of those who, by this time next year, will have waited long enough to again become eligible for an FHA loan.

    Anyone interested in buying a Mid Ga home after a foreclosure has come through a tough period. The standard waiting period for an FHA-guaranteed loan is 3-4 years following a foreclosure or short sale (though individual circumstances vary). Now that the weeks and months have ticked by, this sizable crop of newly eligible prospective ‘boomerang buyers’ may soon find themselves contemplating the option of buying a home after a foreclosure.



   That estimate of the size of the newly eligible was provided by Moody’s Analytics. Since they are key players in determining creditworthiness, it’s a source I trust. A chart of Moody’s count from the second quarter in 2011 (when their number was a mere 285,000) to next year’s second quarter 1,500,000 provides a convincingly uphill slope.

    Still, being eligible to apply does not mean automatically qualifying for an FHA (or any other) loan. Success in buying a Warner Robins home after a foreclosure continues to depend on the same standards that always apply. After the waiting game is over, having cured credit damage will become the prime requirement.

   To increase their chances of successfully buying a home after a foreclosure, Warner Robins prospects will have paid existing credit card and loan debts with the kind of unfailing regularity that reassures loan officers and credit analysts alike. If that hasn't been the case, the time to begin is ASAP.

   Website Zillow predicts the next most influential group of buyers will be those who are looking to buy a home after a foreclosure or short sale. Houston County residents who are among them — and who are ready to make this their turnaround season — should give me a call. We can get started with the pre-approval process!

Joe Barbee
Associate Broker/Property Manager
Elite Realtors of Georgia
478-978-3428
TheBarbeeTeam@gmail.com