Friday, March 14, 2008

Huntington Beach HUD Homes

While it’s true that the drop in interest rates and the overall drop in home values in the Huntington Beach real estate market will help you afford more home then in years past, there is also another great way for you to buy the home of your dreams at an even greater savings. And that’s by searching for Huntington Beach HUD homes or Orange County REO homes. HUD homes and REO (real-estate owned) homes are basically different names for foreclosures and can really be one of the best investments you can make.

Since the Orange County foreclosure rate is higher now then ever, there are thousands of homes in the area that are owned by banks and are for sale for greatly reduced prices. While it’s true that many foreclosures need some work, the majority will not require extensive renovations. This means that you can buy a home for a lot less then you thought and you will only need to put a minimum amount of money or work into the property to make it exactly what you want.

If you are thinking about buying a Huntington Beach home, you’ll definitely want to check out the Huntington Beach HUD Homes page on my website. You’ll find great information about searching for and buying foreclosures. If you have any questions or need help finding the best area HUD homes, call me at 949-760-6515

Realtor Deedee Sive

Huntington Beach Real Estate Specialist

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Monday, March 03, 2008

More Bang for Your Buck - Buying a Huntington Beach Home

If you’re like many first-time buyers in the Huntington Beach real estate market, chances are you are looking for all possible ways to cut the cost of owning a home. It’s true that while Orange County is seeing a slow down in real estate at the moment, prices in the Orange County real estate market are still high compared to the rest of the country. And these high home prices can really make it difficult for new buyers to be able to afford a home in the area.

Luckily, right now is a buyer’s market and there are lots of benefits to purchasing a Huntington Beach home this year. First off, interest rates are really low and will probably continue to drop a bit, which means by the time you close on your home you should be able to save even more money then you thought possible. There is also far more room for negotiation in today’s market. Sellers do not have the luxury of receiving multiple competing bids at the moment, and that means that they are more willing to take any reasonable offer for their property.

So if you have been thinking about buying a home, your best bet is to start working with a Huntington Beach realtor to find out what options you have. You might be surprised what you can afford! If you have any questions, feel free to call me anytime at 949-760-6515.

Realtor Deedee Sive

Huntington Beach Real Estate Specialist

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