Thursday, May 15, 2008

Bank Owned

I'm starting to see some bank owned properties, so it might make sense to start a real list to keep track.

For now, I'll just post when I get the chance -

941 S DELAWARE ST, San Mateo, CA 94402
REO - Listed for $599k

Last sale - 11/25/2003 - $473,000
Went back to bank - 4/9/2008 - $661,500

How does that happen? Live there 4 years and owe $200k more than when you bought it? I'm guessing it was an option ARM? Or maybe a refi? I don't know too much about how these actually work, so I may be missing something.

Can't wait to see what this sells for. In the old days you'd need $130k down and a six figure salary to afford this house. Nowadays? Who knows.

No comments: