Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

“A foreclosure sale usually represents the last chance for a distressed homeowner to benefit from any equity in a property being foreclosed,” said Ali Haralson , Auction.com president. “If Those winning MVP offers have averaged 19% higher — or more than $33,000 higher — than the highest offer received on the MLS.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

You’re reading through a new MLS listing, and you believe you found your ideal home. But right as you’re about to call your real estate agent, you notice there’s a line in there that labels it a foreclosure. Let’s take a look at the most common foreclosure sales and how they work. Short sale.

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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. Check them often. “In

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

While investors are known to attend and bid at foreclosure auctions, you can do it, too. An online option like a real estate owned (REO) property, you’re not spending any money into it,” says Durham. This loan comes from a private investor or company that offers funds specifically for real estate.

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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. Source: Judy Grayson / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you’re in the market for real estate, either as an investment or a residence, REO (which stands for “real estate owned” also known as “bank owned”), homes can offer you a deal, but without the hassle of dealing with a foreclosure auction. Use the MLS. Source: (Roger Starnes Sr / Unsplash).

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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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