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Old 07-29-2014, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jbdlfan View Post
I would vehemently disagree with those that are opposed to buying a foreclosure. We bought our villa last year and had a fairly smooth process. If you use common sense and understand the process, it works well. We found a TREMENDOUS deal and saved thousands of dollars and have already realized a 30% increase in our homes value based on the comps.
If you paid less than market value, the increase is greater than that. As 2BNTV points out, his home has increased 27% in value since just last year and he bought at market value.

But not all foreclosures are the same, as Bonanza points out. Be careful, be very careful.
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