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Des Moines Home Foreclosure Listing ID: 2156483

Foreclosure

Des Moines, IA - 50317

2 Bd | 1 Ba | $34,900.00

Des Moines Home Foreclosure Listing ID: 2156482

Foreclosure

Des Moines, IA - 50317

2 Bd | 1 Ba | $34,900.00

Des Moines Home Foreclosure Listing ID: 2156485

Foreclosure

Des Moines, IA - 50315

3 Bd | 1 Ba | $39,900.00

Des Moines Home Foreclosure Listing ID: 2166742

Foreclosure

Des Moines, IA - 50310

2 Bd | 1 Ba | $55,100.00

Des Moines Home Foreclosure Listing ID: 2105802

Foreclosure

Des Moines, IA - 50313

4 Bd | 3 Ba | $127,500.00

Total: 119
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# Photo Address City State Zip Type BD BH Price Details
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SE 19TH ST Des Moines IA 50320 Foreclosures 2 1 $65,000.00 Details
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EMMA AVE Des Moines IA 50315 Foreclosures 3 1 $59,900.00 Details
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SE 60TH ST Des Moines IA 50327 Foreclosures 1 1 $76,500.00 Details
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40TH PL Des Moines IA 50310 Foreclosures 2 1 $55,000.00 Details
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E 24TH ST Des Moines IA 50317 Foreclosures 4 1 $67,500.00 Details
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HUGHES AVE Des Moines IA 50315 Foreclosures 2 1 $9,900.00 Details
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GLOVER AVE Des Moines IA 50315 Foreclosures 1 1 $30,000.00 Details
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ARTHUR AVE Des Moines IA 50317 Foreclosures 2 1 $58,000.00 Details
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38TH ST Des Moines IA 50310 Foreclosures 3 1 $113,500.00 Details
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E MADISON AVE Des Moines IA 50313 Foreclosures 3 1.5 $78,900.00 Details
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SW 15TH ST Des Moines IA 50315 Foreclosures 3 1 $72,000.00 Details
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40TH ST Des Moines IA 50310 Foreclosures 2 1 $55,100.00 Details
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2ND AVE Des Moines IA 50313 Foreclosures 2 1 $29,900.00 Details
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YORK ST Des Moines IA 50316 Foreclosures 3 3 $24,000.00 Details
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51ST ST Des Moines IA 50310 Foreclosures 1 1 $37,000.00 Details
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SE 8TH ST Des Moines IA 50315 Foreclosures 2 1 $25,000.00 Details
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E 25TH ST Des Moines IA 50317 Foreclosures 2 1 $34,900.00 Details
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HACKLEY AVE Des Moines IA 50315 Foreclosures 3 1 $45,900.00 Details
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MAPLE ST Des Moines IA 50317 Foreclosures 3 2 $87,900.00 Details
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E WATROUS AVE Des Moines IA 50320 Foreclosures 3 3 $166,000.00 Details
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How to Buy Des Moines Foreclosures

How to buy foreclosures

Buying real estate foreclosures in Des Moines, IA starts with finding listings. By browsing Des Moines foreclosure lists, you can find all kinds of properties either scheduled for sale at public foreclosure auctions or available directly from banks (known as bank-owned or REO homes). The foreclosure process moves quickly, but as long as you give yourself time to research the home that interests you, you can find fantastic deals when you buy foreclosures in Des Moines, IA.

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How to Invest in Des Moines Foreclosures

How to invest foreclosure

Des Moines foreclosure homes are perfect for property investors because they can be purchased for below their actual market value right off the bat. To find the best Des Moines real estate investing bargains, you'll have to assess several properties and decide which has the most potential for Des Moines foreclosure investment value. Remember, real estate investing isn't just about getting the lowest price, it's about buying desirable home in locations with the potential for future value. Don't buy the first thing you see at Des Moines foreclosure short sales, wait for the right property at the right price.

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Types of Foreclosures in Des Moines

Foreclosure home

Foreclosures happen on all kinds of real estate, so a list of foreclosed homes in Des Moines will have all kinds of opportunities. In addition to single family homes, you'll find lots of duplex, triplex, and multi family homes, which are great for investing. You'll find upscale townhouse and lofts, and all kinds of houses and condo foreclosures in Des Moines, IA. There are even chances to buy land, farms, and ranches, sites for mobile homes, and Des Moines apartments for sale at great discounts ll over the city. Whether you're looking for commercial or residential property, the possibilities are endless.

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Iowa Foreclosure Laws

Foreclosure law

Iowa real estate foreclosures are both judicial and non-judicial foreclosures in that foreclosure houses can be processed through either mechanism. In a judicial foreclosure, distressed properties in Des Moines have to be approved through a court before an auction can take place. In a non-judicial foreclosure, no court approval is required; the lender can file a Notice of Default and eventually put the auction up for sale. Real estate brokers can handle foreclosures after they have been either cleared by the court or put on the market by the lender. In either case, homes that do not sell at auction are now owned by the lender and are Des Moines REO properties.

Des Moines Banks Foreclosures

Bank Foreclosure

Des Moines bank owned homes can be a great way for buyers to find cheap properties. When bank foreclosures in Des Moines, IA are not sold through a foreclosure auction, they become REO homes that are under the bank's control. Buyers must then approach banks and make offers on Des Moines bank owned foreclosures. These offers are either accepted or rejected. For this reason, many people find buying bank owned homes for sale in Des Moines Iowa to be similar to buying from an agent. Check our Des Moines bank foreclosure listings and find discount properties.

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Des Moines Government Foreclosures

Government Foreclosure

Des Moines Government homes are usually foreclosures with government-sponsored mortgages, but they can also be the result of a repossession due to a government tax lien. Most commonly you'll find homes from agencies like Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the USDA, which are federal homes mortgage sponsors. Like like all lenders, they offer foreclosures for sale to the public. HUD homes in Des Moines IA are another popular type of foreclosure, as are VA foreclosures in Des Moines, which are available from the Veterans Affairs Department for especially great deals. Check our Des Moines government foreclosure listings.

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Des Moines Pre-Foreclosures

Foreclosure

PreForeclosures in Des Moines are properties that are in default, but have not yet gone to foreclosure sale. The foreclosure period begins when the homeowner is issued a Des Moines Lis Pendens, or Notice of Default. In some cases, the homeowner may attempt to pay off their debt during this time, but bankruptcies are also often declared. Law requires that bankruptcy homes and pre foreclosures must be in the pre foreclosure stage for at least 60 days before a foreclosure auction can be scheduled, but it can still takes weeks or months for a sale to occur.

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Des Moines Foreclosure Auctions

Foreclosure Auction

Most Des Moines foreclosed homes are sold through Sheriff auctions. These auctions are fantastic ways to find cheap houses for sale, often at up to 50% off market value. Anyone can bid at foreclosure auctions in Des Moines, and the auction is overseen by the Sheriff's office or a trustee. Be sure to secure financing before you attend an auction, because a down payment on the winning bid will be required after the sale ends. Auctions are the most common and sought after way to buy repo homes in Des Moines, IA. We offer a comprehensive Des Moines foreclosure auction listings.

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Our Des Moines Foreclosure Lists

You can find Des Moines foreclosure homes for sale which you can buy for living or investment. Simply click through our Des Moines foreclosure home listings to find government foreclosures and bank owned homes in Des Moines area. If you're searching for a deep discount or low prices on real estate then searching our Des Moines foreclosure lists for homes foreclosure for sale or short sale listing in Des Moines is your answer. Our up-to-date Des Moines short sale listings provide the latest investing opportunities on affordable Des Moines bank owned property listings, government pre foreclosure lists, Des Moines banrkuptcy homes and Des Moines HUD repossessed homes for sale which can be found at below market value. With our massive foreclosure list in Des Moines, you should have little trouble finding the cheapest deal on a foreclosed home in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines, IA

As of 2011, Des Moines's population is 196,717 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1. 01 percent. The median home cost in Des Moines is $116,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0. 27 percent. Compared to the rest of the country, Des Moines's cost of living is 14. 90% Lower than the U. S. average. Des Moines public schools spend $5,007 per student. The average school expenditure in the U. S. is $5,678. There are about 13. 9 students per teacher in Des Moines. The unemployment rate in Des Moines is 8. 00 percent(U. S. avg. is 9. 10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Des Moines jobs have Increased by 0. 50 percent. Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Peopledes-moines, iaUS
Population196,717307,829,557
Pop Density2,59787
Pop Change-1.01%9.34%
Median Age35.836.6
Households80,946116,329,167
Household Size2.372.58
Male Population48.84%49.31%
Female Population51.16%50.69%
Married Population44.49%47.15%
Single Population55.51%52.85%
Estimated Households By Household Incomedes-moines, iaUS
Income Less Than 15k12.98%12.10%
Income Between 15k And 25k11.66%10.18%
Income Between 25k And 35k13.54%10.56%
Income Between 35k And 50k17.78%14.98%
Income Between 50k And 75k22.26%19.53%
Income Between 75k And 100k10.95%12.52%
Income Between 100k And 150k8.02%12.14%
Income Between 150k And 250k1.26%3.91%
Income Between 250k And 500k1.27%3.34%
Income Greater Than 500k0.28%0.75%
Economydes-moines, iaUS
Unemployment Rate8.00%9.10%
Recent Job Growth0.50%-0.12%
Future Job Growth33.00%31.25%
Sales Taxes6.00%6.80%
Income Taxes8.98%6.25%
Income Per Cap$23,051$27,067
Household Income$45,121$52,954
Housingdes-moines, iaUS
Median Home Age54.135.1
Median Home Cost$116,800$175,100
Home Appreciation-0.27%-3.15%
Homes Owned60.89%59.90%
Housing Vacant7.63%10.37%
Homes Rented31.48%29.73%
Property Tax Rate$16.13$11.20
Owner Occupied Housing Units By Valuedes-moines, iaUS
Less Than 20k2.47%2.65%
20k To 399993.50%3.76%
40k To 599997.73%4.99%
60k To 7999912.05%6.01%
80k To 9999915.85%7.27%
100k To 14999936.67%19.24%
150k To 19999912.18%14.67%
200k To 2999996.36%18.09%
300k To 3999991.54%9.14%
400k To 4999990.61%4.94%
500k To 7499990.81%5.42%
750k To 9999990.14%2.03%
1kk Or More0.09%1.77%
Educationdes-moines, iaUS
School Expend$5,007$5,678
Pupil Teacher Ratio13.914.9
Students Per Librarian808803
Students Per Counselor435513
2 Yr College Grad7.98%7.47%
4 Yr College Grad16.82%17.42%
Graduate Degrees6.60%10.12%
High School Grads85.60%84.72%
Crimedes-moines, iaUS
Violent Crime74
Property Crime84
Housing Units By Year Structure Builtdes-moines, iaUS
1999 To 20055.79%13.71%
1995 To 19983.12%8.54%
1990 To 19943.08%5.77%
1980 To 19896.94%13.87%
1970 To 197912.90%16.17%
1960 To 196911.45%11.70%
1950 To 195916.72%11.08%
1940 To 194910.28%6.02%
1939 Or Earlier29.72%13.15%

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