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

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As fate would have it, right when you’re ready to start seriously searching for a home to buy, your dream house is listed for sale as a short sale. If you don’t know about short sale requirements for buyers, you might feel like you’re out of luck. What’s a short sale?

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2021

One of them is a short sale. The process is complicated and confusing, often leaving a worrisome question in its wake: How long does a short sale stay on your credit? What is a short sale? Your agent will also ensure that all additional legal guidelines required in a short sale are followed.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2022

Even with this increase, fixed-rate loans will still be cheaper than they were before the pandemic: In the 2010-2019 decade the interest rate averaged 4.1% for 30-year fixed-rate loans. Higher mortgage rates and home prices are expected to moderate buyer demand as the erosion of affordability takes a toll.

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

But if it’s 80 to 95 percent of what it should be, it could be a great house to put some sweat equity into.”. Our HVE combs public data including tax records and assessments and pulls recent sales records for other properties in your neighborhood. You can start with a free estimate from HomeLight’s Home Value Estimator (HVE).

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

The seller “was skipping all the way to the bank,” Graham says. Squatters have moved in, and the bank is threatening foreclosure. “I I told her, the market’s been so strong for so long; there’s still equity in that home,” Graham says. “If He listed the home for $175,000. Unfinished flip. Advises on easy fixes.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Equity is your friend. As you pay off your mortgage, you gain equity (that’s the portion of the home you own as opposed to what you still owe your lender) in your investment. And if you ever need to access that money down the road, you can leverage it through a home equity loan or line of credit. with an FHA loan.

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