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The current REO market requires an expansion of services for business growth

Housing Wire

Tiffany Fletcher: Real Estate Owned (REO), acquired by lenders , banks, or financial institutions typically due to mortgage loan defaults, involves the strategic marketing and sale of existing properties to mitigate losses on outstanding loans.

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Flipping Houses in New York: 5 Cities to Consider

HomeLight

When buying an REO ( real estate owned/lender-owned property ), the banks like to work with cash. But not even they could have predicted the 20% increase in construction materials between January 2021 and 2022. Increases in construction costs could eat away at your flip’s profit, or put you in the red. “We

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131 Real Estate Terms & Definitions Your Clients Expect You to Know in 2023

The Close

Construction loan. Due diligence period. What if your clients are asking about their due diligence period? Liens can come from unpaid mortgages, construction bills, even HOA fees. How to Get a Real Estate License in 5 Simple Steps. Real-estate owned (REO). Contingency.