HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If the homeowner fails to catch up on their payments by the auction date, the home is auctioned for sale. The home is now bank-owned (sometimes also called REO, or “real estate owned”). First, it’s worth noting that the term “bank-owned foreclosure” is a bit of a misnomer. Step 9: Order an inspection.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

Here, we break down the major pros and cons of buying a bank-owned property to demystify the process and prepare potential buyers. What is a bank-owned home? A bank-owned home, also known as “real estate owned” (or REO for short), refers to properties that have been foreclosed with the ownership transferring to the bank or lender.

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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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