Realty Biz

JUNE 20, 2023

The lender does so by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan, typically a house. Real estate agents specializing in foreclosures can also provide you with listings and valuable insights. REOs: If a property does not sell at auction, it becomes a real estate-owned property, owned by the bank or lender.

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Due diligence Hard money loan Inspection Title 74

HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

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). Bank-Owned or REO: If a home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes a real-estate owned home , meaning the bank or lender officially owns it. Short sale.

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Pre-approval Short sale Banks Finance 95

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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Pre-approval Banks Title search Inspection 71

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

And now we present the 131 real estate terms you need to know—and be able to define for clients—in 2023: 1031 Exchange. This tool, also known as a like-kind exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on a sale. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

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Purchase and sale agreement Title Proof of funds Pre-approval 98