Hi Matt
If you are from Marco you know it is a small Island, Foreclosures are good but the banks are starting to get on board with short sale. It costs the bank about $50000 to foreclose , there is usually damage because the owner is not happy about losing his home, if it is abandoned you may have mold issues. a lot of these issues are not present with short sales.The down side is that it takes a few moths to get them through. Good luck
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Hi Matt,

The best way is to sign up for instant notification of properties in your criteria. That way you can watch what comes on and off the market. I have found that this is the best way to monitor the market until you are ready.

For example you can receive listings here http://www.onmarco.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_mls or just take a look at this link, its a live feed for homes under $200K http://www.idxre.com/idx/hotsheets.cfm?cid=7363&hid=4624

also, you might want to look a little above $200K and we can negotiate down. http://www.idxre.com/idx/hotsheets.cfm?cid=7363&hid=4625

Please let me know if you have any other questions

Thanks

Tegan DeClark
Independent Brokers Realty
http://contact.onmarco.com

MAny online companies offer so called "Hot Sheets" but buyers soon learn that this information is indeed old and out of date...the sure wy to ge fresh updates, current information and reliable research information on the property, area and tax details are to use the services of a Realtor.
When you use a Realtor in the Buyer-Broker relationship role you have a professional that is working for you in your best interests. NOT the seller or the banks, so you get action and results when buying a foreclosure and getting the benefits of price in this unique market.
Prperty reports can include: Tax Information, Listing History. Property Details, Phots and Tours, Aerial Views of property and neighborhood to mention a few available through your Realtor.
I am always available and pleased to assist buyers looking for competent representation and want a Realtor working for them as a Buyer-Broker so they can get the home they want. http://www.glenbigness.com is a great way to start and you can search the MLS as well as receive email updates on prperty each day!
Call on me at your convenience I am available 7 days a week ...

Matt,

The best avenue for this information is through a real estate professional from the Marco area. They will have access to the information you need and the expertise to help you be a successful buyer.

Consider using a trulia associated agent.

God luck

Matt,

You contact me and I can help you out. I have several foreclosure deals going on in Marco right now and am very active with bank owned properties. Please give me a call so we can discuss what your wish list is and I will put together active listings and closed sales so you can get an idea on what the market is doing down here.

Thanks,

Scott Riddle, (CSP) Certified Short Sale Professional
Sand Castle Realty Group
239-289-1849
239-390-0027 fax http://www.NaplesRealEstatePros.com http://www.ScottRiddle.topseller.net

GREAT QUESTION: Contact a local Trulia agent who can work within your specifications place you on an automatic email when a property listed in MLS you receive an immediate email.

Websites where you need to pay monthly dues are usually outdated info., not correct and etc. MLS is most detail accurate info. reported.