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What is a Probate Sale? Answering 4 Big Questions About This Tricky Transaction

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You’re interested in buying a house, and someone told you about probate sales. But — if you’re being honest — you really have no idea what a probate sale is or how it works. What is a probate sale? How does a probate sale unfold? A probate sale can be complicated and take time.

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What Happens to a House in Probate? 3 Common Paths for Estate Property

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When you’re selling property in probate, it’s especially critical to hire a listing agent with experience handling probate sales and who’s familiar with the probate processes of your state. home inspectors , contractors , residential appraisers ) who also understand the nuances of probate. Why does that matter?

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Benefits of Investing in New Construction Real Estate

Norada Real Estate

If your investment focus is on pre-foreclosure, foreclosure, bank-owned property (REOs), or probate sales then you are likely to be purchasing resale properties. One reason is to keep their sales up and debts low in order to be able to attract lender financing so they can build more property.