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 31, 2020

Some potential homebuyers pass over foreclosures or buying a bank-owned home entirely because they are daunted by the special considerations that go into this kind of sale. The reality is, there are a variety of substantial pros and cons that any would-be buyer should weigh seriously before purchasing a bank-owned property.

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

Real-estate owned (REO) homes. A real estate-owned (REO) home has been put up for sale at a foreclosure auction — but it didn’t sell. Now, the bank or another lender owns it and has listed it on the open market. If the property is bank-owned, the bank may pay this fee instead.

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