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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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Again, the timeline varies by state, but this typically begins three to six months after the first missed payment , according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They’ll put the house up for auction either in a sheriff’s or public trustee sale (the name depends on what foreclosure process your state follows).

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

A short sale is a type of preforeclosure; when a homeowner stops making payments on their mortgage and owes more on the home than the house is worth in the current market, then they will need to sell the house for less than they owe, and the lender will be “short” on the amount of money they accept in the sale (hence the name).

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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. Department of Housing and Urban Development for one dollar.

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HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

Typically, they buy distressed properties — either short sales, foreclosures, or homes that need significant work — fix them up, and sell them for a profit. The investors I work with are mostly experienced and have their own crews,” Procopio says. “If Find a Buyer's Agent What is house flipping? Wise agrees.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

.” If a property is active contingent, a buyer has submitted an offer to purchase a property, but the sale won’t be finalized until certain conditions, or contingencies, are met. A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection.

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