Foreclosure Deals in PA » market trends

The market is going where??

Joe — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:00:17 +0000

Unfortunately, the market for newly built homes continues to fall although not as drastically as it has been. The housing market overall has stabilized across much of the country although there are always specific areas that continue to decline and others that recover more rapidly.

As a whole, the housing market will not recover fully until a few things happen; the most important being a reduction in the inventory of homes available through the general realty market.

This correction of supply and demand continues to present incredible housing deals, allowing our clients to CASH IN and get great homes at great prices. We have an investor out in the area today looking at houses on our inventory and so should you!

Average Sales Prices and Savings on Foreclosures in Pennsylvania

Sarah — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:37:21 +0000

These days everyone is talking about the great deals to be had by purchasing a foreclosed home. But how much money is there really to be saved? Actually, quite a bit.

The latest numbers from RealtyTrac show that for the month of March, the average purchase price of a non-distressed home in Pennsylvania was $182,500. This compared with the average purchase of $120,371 on a foreclosed home in Pennsylvania, which works out to an average savings of about $62,000, or 34%. This is even higher than the national average savings for March, which came out to roughly 30%. Take a look at the graphs below for details.

With the money to be saved and some of the great homes available on the market right now, it makes sense to consider purchasing a foreclosure when looking for your new home.

Why You Can Expect Great Deals in Foreclosures This Spring

Sarah — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:54:32 +0000

Spring is always a popular season to look for a new home, and this spring may be one of the best in nearly a decade for buyers to take advantage of deals on the housing market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the median price for existing home sales is $156,100, the lowest since February 2002. In addition to this, Move Inc. reported that inventory is up 13% in the past year. So what does this mean when you want to buy a foreclosure?

The main factor to consider here is competition. Banks are in the business of lending money, not owning houses. The foreclosure process itself is very costly when legal fees are taken into account, and carrying costs for properties add up quickly. Homes need to be winterized or there may be extensive and costly damage to the house, community ordinances require lawn maintenance and snow removal, acts of vandalism may affect home values, and the list goes on.

When you consider that home sales dropped 9.6% in February, also according to NAR, it becomes clear why banks need to price foreclosed property aggressively. This is the best way for them to rid themselves of the costs and aggravation associated with holding inventory as quickly as possible. This motivation, in conjunction with the lowest median home price in almost a decade, creates a great opportunity for any buyer considering a foreclosure purchase. Add in low interest rates and lending programs designed specifically for buyers wishing to renovate their new home and you can see why considering a foreclosure for your new home is a smart idea.

Pennsylvania in particular is a hot spot for finding great deals on foreclosed homes. According to RealtyTrac, buyers in Pennsylvania who bought a foreclosed property in February 2011 paid 40% less on their homes’ purchase price than the average purchase price. This makes Pennsylvania the fifth highest ranked state in the country for saving money on foreclosures.

If these numbers appeal to you and you’re interested in learning more about buying a foreclosure, please feel free to contact us for more details or browse our inventory and see what deals we have available!