Bank foreclosure houses offer a number of options for first time homebuyers and investors looking to make a profit investing in foreclosure houses. There are several phases involved in the process of foreclosure houses, each of which offers opportunities for those wishing to pay less than market price for quality foreclosure houses for sale.

1. Auctions of home foreclosures - When homeowners default on their mortgage, the bank starts foreclosure proceedings on the property. At this time you can buy pre foreclosure houses directly from the owner. If the overdue mortgage payments are not paid by the homeowner during this period, then the foreclosure houses may go up for auction by the lender. Owners of these properties would prefer to sell their property to you before the home becomes a foreclosed home by the bank. Many times, you can invest in these foreclosure houses for the amount of equity the homeowner has accrued.
2. Bank foreclosure houses - When lenders are unable to sell foreclosure houses at auction, the bank takes possession of the properties. At that point, banks are more open to selling these properties at bargain prices because they have already attempted to get full price but were unable to. Foreclosure houses for sale at this stage are good investments for another reason as well. Any property taxes owed on the house foreclosures have usually been paid by the bank, as well as any liens that may have existed against it. As the investor, you will not have to worry about them as you do with some other foreclosed homes.
3. Government Foreclosures - When the Veterans Administration, IRS, HUD, and other government agencies take possession of properties, the resulting foreclosure houses go onto the market and often at bargain basement prices. In addition, some agencies such as the VA will often offer special foreclosure houses financing incentives to investors and you don't have to be a veteran to qualify.

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