Realty Biz

JULY 19, 2022

Pre-foreclosures are commonly confused with the foreclosure process and REOs (real estate owned by a lender). This is seldom the best time to buy a house because you don’t have an opportunity to inspect the interior of the house and foreclosed owners often do a lot of damage including taking the kitchen sink on their way out.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

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. A foreclosed home is a property that has been seized by the bank after the homeowner failed to make their mortgage payments. Auction sale.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

The buyer must work with a HUD-approved real estate agent/broker for all bidding (HUD homes are sold at auction). Buyers should arrange financing with a bank or mortgage lender ahead of time. It’s also important to know what the inspection process involves, depending on the house’s location. “In The inspection process.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

An online option like a real estate owned (REO) property, you’re not spending any money into it,” says Durham. You’re not spending any money into it until after you’re under contract and based on your inspection.”. You can pay for the house with a cashier’s check, which is issued by a bank.

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

You probably won’t be able to get an inspection of the inside of a property before bidding, as sales of foreclosure properties are often sold “as is.” Some auctions do allow interior inspections, so stick with those auctions if you fear buying a dilapidated and rundown property. Real-estate owned (REO) homes.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you’re in the market for real estate, either as an investment or a residence, REO (which stands for “real estate owned” also known as “bank owned”), homes can offer you a deal, but without the hassle of dealing with a foreclosure auction. Source: (Roger Starnes Sr / Unsplash). What is an REO home?

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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

When buying an REO ( real estate owned/lender-owned property ), the banks like to work with cash. You don’t have a great chance to do an inspection or have the utilities turned on. Once you win your bid, it’s absolutely crucial that you get a home inspection and an appraisal. Wise agrees.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

Whether you inherited a home on the opposite coast or are finally selling a pre-pandemic condo that’s too small to support working remotely, selling a house from out of state will eventually be freeing and hopefully a blessing to your bank account. What's Your Out-of-State Home Worth? Foreclosure.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Don’t you love it when the co-borrower is the client’s dad who comes along on the inspection and is suddenly an expert on chimney engineering? Sure, deals can fall apart. Co-borrower.

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