Foreclosure Properties For Sale in the Des Moines Market

Investors can profit from forclosure homes in many different ways. Some make good rentals and others can be flipped and resold for profit.  Here is a look at the most recent inventory levels of investor opportunity homes.

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End of 2011

As of December 2011 there are currently a total of 5,657 homes both for sale, and under contract in the Des Moines Area MLS. 

Of these listings, 493 homes are being sold by lenders, after being foreclosed on. Another 316homes are noted as being in a pre-foreclosure (short sale) status, meaning the seller mortgage amount exceeds the amount the seller expect to receive, after selling their home. Short sales can indicate a homeowner who is in financial distress.

Foreclosure and pre-forclosure homes for sale account for nearly 14.3% of the total homes for sale in DSM.

January, 2007 (Historical)

As of January 2007 there are currently a total of 7,297 homes both for sale, and under contract in the Des Moines Area Multiple Listing Service. 

Of these listings, 243 homes are being sold by lenders, after being foreclosed on. Another 179 homes are noted as being in a pre-foreclosure (short sale) status, meaning the seller mortgage amount exceeds the amount the seller expect to receive, after selling their home. Short sales can indicate a homeowner who is in financial distress.

Foreclosure and pre-forclosure homes for sale account for nearly 6% of the total homes for sale in our area.

Brian Wentz & Beth Ernst
Wentz Realty Group
515-6661-4994
www.BrianWentzRealtor.com

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