HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

You may have heard that short sales, foreclosures, or bank-owned properties offer great opportunities for a steal , but what do these different terms mean, and how does the homebuying transaction work for each? What’s the difference between buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, and where can the best deals be had?

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Short sale Sales Banks Inspection 90

HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

turn four walls and a roof into money in the bank, without the need for inconvenient showings, nail-biting appraisals , or a 50-day closing. Verify past sales. Harvell also suggests getting concrete proof that the buyer has purchased properties in their name as part of the vetting process. Verification of funds.

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Earnest money deposit Inspection Proof of funds Inspection contingency 98

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This is when a homeowner turns a deed over to the mortgaging bank to avoid going into foreclosure. This is the amount of a property that a person (not the bank) actually owns. A third party holds funds in escrow during the real estate transaction, releasing them at closing. Generally, this refers to earnest money funds.

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Purchase and sale agreement Title Proof of funds Pre-approval 97