HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the market for a “ real estate owned” property ? REOs for short, these kinds of sales expose buyers to a lot of potential risk. But they also provide a lot of opportunity for big return on investment, too — much bigger, and faster, than you might expect with many traditional sales.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

While investors are known to attend and bid at foreclosure auctions, you can do it, too. The title’s been checked out, you can go inside the house and look at it and do all your due diligence. With the courthouse steps [auction], you literally do no due diligence.”. But how do foreclosure auctions work? “The

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If the homeowner fails to catch up on their payments by the auction date, the home is auctioned for sale. The home is now bank-owned (sometimes also called REO, or “real estate owned”). First, it’s worth noting that the term “bank-owned foreclosure” is a bit of a misnomer.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

REO owned: If the home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes real-estate owned, meaning the bank or lender owns it. Something to note here: Many of these preforeclosure homes are not listed for sale. However, investors and agents often see these preforeclosures as an opportunity. REO listings.

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HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

If you are considering flipping houses in NY, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to an advisor regarding your own situation. Typically, they buy distressed properties — either short sales, foreclosures, or homes that need significant work — fix them up, and sell them for a profit.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

And now we present the 131 real estate terms you need to know—and be able to define for clients—in 2023: 1031 Exchange. This tool, also known as a like-kind exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on a sale. Due diligence period. How to Get a Real Estate License in 5 Simple Steps.

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