AAOA

MAY 22, 2025

Step 2: Get Pre-Approved or Prepare to Raise Capital Before you make offers, get your finances in order. Prepare a personal financial statement and schedule of real estate owned (if applicable). For example, on a $2 million purchase, youll need to bring between $400,000 and $600,000 in equity to close.

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Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

If the auction accepts financing, make sure you have a pre-approval ready. If possible, consult a real estate attorney to be sure you understand the realities of the auction and the transaction rules. Bank-owned properties Bank-owned properties, often called real estate-owned (REO) properties, are owned by the lender.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

HUD’s Office of Housing also includes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency that insures mortgage loans issued by FHA-approved lenders to protect against losses if a borrower defaults on a loan. The buyer must work with a HUD-approved real estate agent/broker for all bidding (HUD homes are sold at auction).

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Point2Homes

JUNE 23, 2021

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. Yet, the addendum can also specify that the sale must be closed by a set date. This is where REOs come into play.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The more assets you have, the stronger your application will be making it easier to get an approval. Assets to be verified include bank statements, 401k and other retirement accounts, stocks or brokerage account statements, real estate owned and any other significant assets. Most have no pre-payment penalties.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

Selling a house is rarely easy — but it certainly helps if you’re physically nearby to coordinate repairs, approve paint colors, or pop by during your lunch break to check on things. A skilled real estate agent can guide you through how to sell a house from out of state, providing an elevated level of service. Foreclosure.

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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.

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