HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If that’s you, you may have heard that one path to a deal is buying a bank-owned foreclosure. There are pros and cons to consider when going this route, however, such as the fact that bank-owned properties often need more TLC than other homes on the market, and many are sold as-is. What’s a bank-owned foreclosure?

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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. What is an REO sale?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

“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.”. An online option like a real estate owned (REO) property, you’re not spending any money into it,” says Durham.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You see foreclosures listed on your favorite real estate sites, but what does that term really mean ? “A If somebody hasn’t made their payments for a period of time, the law allows the bank to repossess the property to make good on the debt,” states Crotts. But let’s back up a minute. Essentially, foreclosure works like this.

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HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

Typically, they buy distressed properties — either short sales, foreclosures, or homes that need significant work — fix them up, and sell them for a profit. When buying an REO ( real estate owned/lender-owned property ), the banks like to work with cash. Find a Buyer's Agent What is house flipping?

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This is when a homeowner turns a deed over to the mortgaging bank to avoid going into foreclosure. Due diligence period. What if your clients are asking about their due diligence period? 10 Sneaky Real Estate Scams + How to Protect Your Clients (& Yourself). Deed in lieu of foreclosure.

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