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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Foreclosures in Your Area

Realty Biz

Understanding Foreclosures Foreclosure is a legal process where a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments. The lender does so by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan, typically a house.

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How to Buy a Foreclosure: Your Go-To Guide to Distressed Properties

HomeLight

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. We talked with veteran real estate agents with a combined 30-plus years working with foreclosures to bring you a comprehensive guide to the often confusing world of distressed properties.

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How do Foreclosure Auctions Work? How to Find Properties, Research, and Bid

HomeLight

John Durham is a successful real estate agent in Henry County, Georgia, and has purchased homes at auction for 16 out of 20 years of his career as a real estate agent. The purpose of the foreclosure auction is to recoup money for missed mortgage payments or tax liens. But how do foreclosure auctions work?

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Flipping Houses in New York: 5 Cities to Consider

HomeLight

If you are considering flipping houses in NY, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to an advisor regarding your own situation. Flipping takes a lot of money, know-how, manpower, and planning to be successful. A top real estate agent can help. But a house-flipping venture is not for the faint of heart.