Point2Homes

JUNE 23, 2021

Distressed properties can be a very attractive option for both homebuyers and investors. 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. This is where REOs come into play.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The exact steps vary from state to state, but let’s take a general look : Pre-foreclosure: As the name implies, a pre-foreclosure isn’t in foreclosure yet, but it’s on the way there. Usually, a home goes into pre-foreclosure after several consecutive months of missed mortgage payments, and the lender issues a notice of default.

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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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