New
Jersey Foreclosures
By Scott Miscall
When it comes to home buying,
New Jersey
is an interesting state. The
surface area within the borders is very small, and yet the population is
relatively large. It is also a wealthy and hard working population, which
bodes well for real estate investors. However, since the market favors
sellers in the way that it does, those of you looking for foreclosures in
New Jersey might struggle a bit.
This isn't to say that it cannot be done though, as patience can
prevail in almost any foreclosure market. The difference here though is
you might need large sums of cash on the ready, as many of the homes in
New Jersey are well over half a million dollars...some 3-4x more than
that.
Many of New York City's finest workers use New Jersey as their landing
pad, mostly because the neighborhoods are much less noisy and congested
than they are further north. However, this means you are competing with
both New Jersey workers and New York workers, so you'll have to have a few
resources in order to be successful.
1. The first thing you will need is a good real estate
agent...one that has connections with all of the local attorneys and
banks. A well connected agent will give you access to lists of hot leads
and soon to be listed or auctioned homes; many times before they are
actually publicly listed. An agent will also be able to help you work
deals behind the scenes, which is to your advantage.
2. You will also need a good grasp of the local area. You'll
need to know which areas contain country style homes, which are more of a
city style, and which are located near the coast. Prices will change based
on location, so the more information you have, the better off you'll be.
3. Lastly, as stated prior, you'll need a large reserve of cash
in order to make a deposit to hold a New Jersey foreclosure. Most auctions
require a 5-10% reserve to be placed immediately, with the rest due in a
short period of time. If you don't access to quick cash, then you will
have a hard time beating the pro's in the area.
Buying foreclosures in New Jersey can be done, but you will need all
your ducks in a row. Don't overpay for a property that isn't worth the
money, and don't be in a rush to buy when the buying isn't right. Trust
your real estate agent to lead you in the right direction, and you cannot
go wrong.
When finding an agent, make sure to interview them and ask tough
questions. Don't sign a contract with an agent until you are sure they are
the one. It's kind of like finding a partner for your business, you will
need to vet them and make sure they meet your needs. That being said,
don't be afraid to take a risk and go with your gut. If it doesn't work
out, then you can move on to the next one.
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