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?

Agents

Realty Biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Real estate agents specializing in foreclosures can also provide you with listings and valuable insights. Types of Foreclosures There are three main types of foreclosures: pre-foreclosures, auctions, and real estate-owned (REO) properties. Financing: Foreclosures can sometimes be challenging to finance.

Due diligence

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.

Banks

Point2Homes

JUNE 23, 2021

Often, dealing with the bank directly can allow you to pace your home buying decision and even provide a better deal. Real estate-owned (REO) properties, also known as bank-owned, are properties that have not sold at a foreclosure auction , and as a result, they are owned by the foreclosing bank.

Pre-approval

Realty Biz

JULY 19, 2022

Pre-foreclosures are commonly confused with the foreclosure process and REOs (real estate owned by a lender). If the house doesn’t sell on the court steps, the lender (bank) takes possession. The bank lists the property with a real estate agent. Pre-foreclosures are Confusing to Many People.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

An online option like a real estate owned (REO) property, you’re not spending any money into it,” says Durham. If the bid does not reach the minimum amount, they don’t get the house, and the title still belongs to the lender, which will most likely then list it as an REO property. Figure out your financing.

Due diligence

The Close

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Their short sale mortgage is said to be underwater, if they secure a buyer, they must get bank approval to proceed with the sale. In this guide, I cover what is a short sale real estate, its unique sales process, legal considerations, where to find short sale properties, and tips to succeed.

Short sale

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. Some title companies can act as a notary and email documents for you to sign.

Pre-approval

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.

Pre-approval

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title. As clients get ready for closing, they’ll hear a lot about the title. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

Purchase and sale agreement