The Metairie foreclosure situation is a good deal different
from what we were discussing a few years ago when the tidal wave of 7.3 million
foreclosures and short sales swept the nation. When The New York Times “Dealbook”
recently pronounced that the supply of cheap foreclosed homes in America is
dwindling, it came as news to…well, no one.
Let’s face it: Metairie investors wouldn’t need to look up the
latest statistics to guess that number of offerings would be down. The
continuing rebound in home values, slow but steady improvement in the overall
economic picture, and even just the passage of time has to mean that the glut
of subprime-crisis-era foreclosures would have worked their way through the system.
But there are always new foreclosures, and for anyone hoping
to make a bargain buy in today’s Metairie foreclosure market, the same
qualities that brought post-crisis success still apply today:
·
Knowledge of (or willingness to research)
comparable neighborhood values
·
Realistic appreciation of rehabilitation costs
·
Decisiveness (willingness to act swiftly)
·
Ready access to investment capital
The principal difference in today’s Metairie foreclosure milieu
is that far fewer are available, and the difference between market value and
listing price has narrowed. There may be fewer competitors to worry about, but
some are still out there, as always. Today sees fewer institutional investors—in
fact, some are leaving the market altogether, taking their profits and selling
out to groups more committed to long-term property management.
Aside from the
qualities described, there is still no blanket formula for landing the best
Metairie foreclosure deal. But among other observations, there are two that are
worth considering.
First, despite the lessening of the impact institutional investors previously had on the market, it may still be necessary to prepare to offer more than the listed price. The dwindling number of foreclosed homes tends to create an imbalance between supply and demand. If other buyers are offering higher amounts than the asking price, it can easily result in a bidding war situation. As always, by researching underlying values, the best investors avoid foreclosure buys that wind up being little more than break-even propositions.
Another wrinkle to be aware of is the possibility of
future cost increases. For instance, it can transpire that an investor succeeds
in purchasing a property significantly below its true value, only to find that
a reassessment by taxing authorities raises its property tax bill through the
roof! Canny investors prevent this surprise by finding out how the local Assessor’s
office sets rates and schedules appraisals.
The Metairie foreclosure picture changes constantly.
If you are interested in the investment possibilities—or are looking for a buy
on your next home—don’t hesitate to give me a call to discuss the latest
offerings!
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