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For many home buyers in Macomb County there is confusion when it comes to the definition of a foreclosure (bank owned home) and one that is labeled as a short sale. A home that is labeled as a foreclosure (or REO, or bank owned) is one that the bank already has taken possession of through [...]

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If you’ve viewed homes for sale in the city of Warren lately you’ve probably come across some that have this notice taped to the window or the door: When I’m out and about showing homes to buyers I’m seeing more of them on vacant homes.   (Most of the vacant homes have been foreclosures or bank [...]

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Wednesday of this week I had time to sit down and have a leisurely lunch with a mortgage represensative, Mike Caira of Great Lakes Mortgage Funding in Sterling Heights, that I think highly of and trust to give me the most accurate information. One of the things that I wanted to know was if he [...]

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As it is with most mortgage programs and down payment assistance, there is much misinformation out there when it comes to the program details. HUD has a program for Michigan home buyers that allows for a $100 down payment when used with a FHA mortgage. A couple of important details with this program: You must [...]

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One of the features of this blog is that a reader can ask a question or leave a comment without having to log in and subscribe. Recently a potential home buyer named Patricia asked a question that many people have been asking: “I have an offer in on a bank house now and its been [...]

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One of the subdivisions in Macomb County Michigans Chesterfield Township that is seeing a few bank owned homes hit the market is Muirfield Manor. This subdivision is located within the Lanse Creuse school district and can be reached south off of 24 Mile Road just east of Gratiot. This ranch home is for sale currently [...]

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  I have been viewing foreclosures and representing home buyers in Macomb County in their purchases of bank owned properties and decided to put into writing some of the things I have learned along the way. I hope you will find these tips helpful. Prior to making your offer: Always consider an offer on a [...]

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