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How do Foreclosure Auctions Work? How to Find Properties, Research, and Bid

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John Durham is a successful real estate agent in Henry County, Georgia, and has purchased homes at auction for 16 out of 20 years of his career as a real estate agent. The purpose of the foreclosure auction is to recoup money for missed mortgage payments or tax liens. Where can you find foreclosure auctions?

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How to Buy a Foreclosure: Your Go-To Guide to Distressed Properties

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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.

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Flipping Houses in New York: 5 Cities to Consider

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Flipping takes a lot of money, know-how, manpower, and planning to be successful. That is especially true in the New York market, where house flipping margins have gotten thinner as home prices and repair costs have escalated, and buyers have been shut out of the market by higher interest rates.