Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

That means there’s no home inspection or appraisal. If the auction accepts financing, make sure you have a pre-approval ready. If possible, consult a real estate attorney to be sure you understand the realities of the auction and the transaction rules.

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AAOA

MAY 22, 2025

Step 2: Get Pre-Approved or Prepare to Raise Capital Before you make offers, get your finances in order. Prepare a personal financial statement and schedule of real estate owned (if applicable). These include legal fees, appraisals, inspections, loan origination charges, title insurance, and escrow services.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

HUD’s Office of Housing also includes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), an agency that insures mortgage loans issued by FHA-approved lenders to protect against losses if a borrower defaults on a loan. The buyer must work with a HUD-approved real estate agent/broker for all bidding (HUD homes are sold at auction).

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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. The best way to avoid this scenario is to get pre-approved with the lender selling that property. What Is an REO Property?

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Pre-approval Banks Title search Inspection 71

The Close

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Their short sale mortgage is said to be underwater, if they secure a buyer, they must get bank approval to proceed with the sale. In this guide, I cover what is a short sale real estate, its unique sales process, legal considerations, where to find short sale properties, and tips to succeed.

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Short sale Sales Due diligence Purchase and sale agreement 52

HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

Selling a house is rarely easy — but it certainly helps if you’re physically nearby to coordinate repairs, approve paint colors, or pop by during your lunch break to check on things. A skilled real estate agent can guide you through how to sell a house from out of state, providing an elevated level of service. Foreclosure.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Vacating former homeowners still occupying a real estate-owned (REO) property after the lender has taken possession: When a foreclosed property fails to sell at auction, the lender reclaims it. If you stray too far from what was proposed, you might come off as a pushover or shell out more cash than you need to.

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