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February 21, 2009
With economic turmoil in many real estate markets it should come as no surprise that foreclosures are also up in many areas of the country. This awful truth has resulted in many properties now sitting empty. The following article by Fred Chamberlin presents some great ideas on how to revamp some of these vacant properties to make them more environmentally friendly and more attractive to potential buyers. Read More
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February 6, 2009
Fred Chamberlin has been working on a series about buying a foreclosure. This is another edition in that series. I think that he brings out a good point that when you buy a foreclosure, you will need to find a license contractor that will be able to complete all the repairs that will need to be done. Read More
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February 3, 2009
Fred Chamberlin wrote this excellent article on what many homeowners who purchase a foreclosure may encounter. Not only does Fred discuss these possibilities, he gives some practical information on how to get the funds necessary to finance the repair work needed to make the house inhabitable. If you are considering buying a bank owned foreclosure, I would definitely recommend reading this post. Read More
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