Half of all home purchases in February were by first - time buyers . But buyers are quickly turned off by a stinky house , and that means I can really underbid on my offer . In February , real - estate owned , you buy directly from banks after they foreclose on property . He is a fan of houses that smell , since he can really underbid his offer . The key to making a deal is to know local market conditions .
Half of all home purchases in February were by first - time buyers . In February , real - estate owned , you buy directly from banks after they foreclose on property . He is a fan of houses that smell , since he can really underbid his offer . The key to making a deal is to know local market conditions .