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How Long Does a Short Sale Take? What to Expect When You’re Buying Short

HomeLight

Between searching for, viewing, negotiating , inspecting, and possibly renegotiating on a home, the road to the closing table is rarely a short one. And if the house you’ve landed on is listed as a short sale, you could be in for a long ride. What exactly is a short sale? Source: (Freedomz / ShutterStock).

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What Is A Short Sale and Is It A Good Idea As A Buyer?

HomeLight

You don’t see as many short sales in 2020 as in 2010; despite their name, they’re neither short nor simple endeavors. If a homeowner is behind on their mortgage payments, owes more money than the property’s current value, and is in danger of foreclosure, a lender may agree to terms of a short sale.

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How and When to Buy Foreclosure Property

Realty Biz

This article might be premature because across most of the country home sales continue happening rapidly. Investors are looking at the current economic situation and anticipating that an even bigger spike in foreclosures is on the horizon. The REO sales process is much the same as any traditional sales process.

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Should You Sell Your House to a Flipper? 5 Key Considerations

HomeLight

House flippers usually purchase houses for cash as-is, saving homeowners the expense of making repairs that lenders might require, along with the stress of showing and staging the home. A traditional sale might be what you had in mind when you originally bought your home. Is the property damaged or are you facing a personal emergency?

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Should You Buy a Short Sale House? Answer These 10 Questions to Find Out

HomeLight

You just heard about short sales, and they sound intriguing. But it would be a mistake to think you’re automatically getting a deal with a short sale. Short sales fall into the category of “distressed” sales. Here’s when it’s good to buy a short sale house. First: What’s a short sale?

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6 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Atlanta

HomeLight

HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform provides full cash offers for homes in almost any condition nationwide and in Atlanta. Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. Simple Sale (a HomeLight platform). Individual investor fees may vary.

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The 19 Best Real Estate Prospecting Letter Templates for 2022

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