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What Is a HUD Home? Are the Savings Worth the Risks?

HomeLight

HUD’s Office of Housing also includes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency that insures mortgage loans issued by FHA-approved lenders to protect against losses if a borrower defaults on a loan. The buyer must work with a HUD-approved real estate agent/broker for all bidding (HUD homes are sold at auction).

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

The Close

Whether you’re a veteran agent or a rookie hoping to sound authoritative during your first transaction, you need to be able to succinctly explain common real estate terms and definitions to your clients. It might feel stressful, but handling contingencies well is actually a time when you, as the agent, can really shine.