http://www.letstalkhomes.com/ Coldwell Banker Graham & Associates http://www.letstalkhomes.com//expages/mississippi foreclosure.asp Mississippi ForeclosureTips for Buying a Mississippi Foreclosure Home As the tide of foreclosures sweeps across the country, many displaced former homeowners are looking for comfortable homes to rent until the economy improves. Smart buyers in the meantime are snapping up Mississippi foreclosure homes. Some buyers are finding this otherwise gloomy real estate market an opportunity to do one of three things:Become a first-time homeowner in a market that used to be higher pricedBecome a landlord by purchasing a property for rental incomeEven snagging a retirement or vacation home they can finally afford Today, investors are looking for ways to safely invest their money where it will grow. With the stock market on shaky ground, droves of investors are turning away from buying stocks and heading straight for the foreclosure market. There are three methods of buying a foreclosed home: From a real estate company—this can be called an REO, (real estate owned property), or a foreclosure.At a foreclosed home auction where you will likely be bidding in competition with other buyers.In pre-foreclosure where you buy directly from a homeowner in trouble before the bank forecloses.Contact Coldwell Banker (Graham Associates) to learn more about available Mississippi foreclosure properties.Or call us at 601-607-4777 / 866-301-2242.If you are looking for a foreclosure property in Mississippi, you’ll want to follow these tips before making your purchase:Check with the local real estate professionals who can help you make a sound and reasonable purchase. The real estate pros know which properties are not likely to make money.Visit the house you are thinking of purchasing for yourself. You want to be sure you aren’t buying a vacant lot instead of a home. (Sounds ridiculous, but it has happened!)Don’t let the tiny price tag lure you into a quick deal. Understand what repairs need to be made and what those repairs will cost. If you’re planning to rent the home, be sure you can get a tenant into the home once repairs are made so you are successfully recovering your costs. The least risky venture into buying a Mississippi foreclosure home (or anywhere else) is through a real estate agent because you have sufficient time to fully inspect the property, review a clear title, and the sale can be subject to getting a mortgage. Contact us to begin your Mississippi foreclosure real estate search today. Or call 601-607-4777 / 866-301-2242. http://www.letstalkhomes.com//expages/real estate jackson mississippi.asp Real Estate Jackson MississippiBuying Real Estate in Jackson MississippiJackson is called the “Crossroads of the South” because it’s the center of the business and commerce scene while remaining a regional hub for culture, agriculture, and education. As the area continues to grow, the people of Jackson are committed to providing a lively cultural scene and quality educational opportunities to support future development. Buying real estate in Jackson, Mississippi can indeed be very exciting. With a lively downtown scene, Jackson is an excellent community in which to enjoy a delicious meal and listen to live music. The culture and performing arts scene in Jackson is very active, and includes:The 54,000 square foot Mississippi Museum of Arts, displaying works of art from its permanent collection as well as special touring exhibits.The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra performs an array of concerts beginning in early Fall and ending in the late Spring. Concerts range from classical music to pop favorites.The city’s auditorium, Thalia Mara Hall, showcases events such as plays, musicals, and concerts by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.The Arts Center of Mississippi, which is a division of the Jackson City Department of Human and Cultural Services, serves as host venue to a number of cultural organizations and events throughout the year.If you are interested in relocating to this thriving, active, and cultural community, it’s time to speak with an expert in Jackson real estate.Contact Coldwell Banker (Graham Associates) to discover available real estate in Jackson. Or call us at 601-607-4777 / 866-301-2242.Some Numbers to Consider when Buying Real Estate in Jackson, MississippiA contender for the CNN Money list of America’s best small cities in 2010, Jackson, Mississippi’s median home prices are $93K with a cost of living that is 16.10 per cent lower than the U.S. average. As of 2011, Jackson’s population is just over 172K and public schools spent $4,352 per student with about 18.6 students per teacher.** Facts according to Sperling’s Best Places (http://www.bestplaces.net/city/mississippi/jackson)Downtown Jackson has evolved into a world-class neighborhood with newly converted loft apartments. It offers residents a fresh and ever-changing assortment of entertainment—all within easy walking distance. Whether you are interested in seeing the latest show, hearing new live music, experiencing the global art scene or dining at one of our renowned restaurants, you can do it all in Jackson.The metro Jackson area finds a number of higher education opportunities, including eight colleges:Hinds Community CollegeJackson State UniversityMississippi CollegeHolmes Community CollegeBelhaven CollegeUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterMillsaps CollegeTougaloo CollegeMC School of LawContact us to begin your search for real estate in Jackson, Mississippi today. Or call 601-607-4777 / 866-301-2242. http://www.letstalkhomes.com/our-agents/susan-barrett.html Mobile: (601) 594-7588 Office: (601) 607-4777 Fax: (601) 607-4778 My Website: www.findtheperfecthome.net Designations/Certifications:ABR, Accredited Buyer's Representative Memberships:JAR-Jackson Association of REALTORSŪMAR-Mississippi Association of REALTORSŪNAR-National Association of REALTORSŪ About SUSAN:There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how Susan Barrett works. In her experience as a Madison real estate professional, Susan has found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting her clients first. This means keeping herself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to her clients.