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How online auctions deliver on the promise of pre-foreclosure sales

Housing Wire

The great promise of short sales and other distressed pre-foreclosure sales as a foreclosure alternative is most fully realized in a competitive and transparent online auction marketplace, according to recent data from the Auction.com Market Validation Program (MVP) for pre-foreclosure sales. Falling Short.

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Existing home sales continue to decline in 2023

Housing Wire

Existing home sales started 2023 right where they left off at the end of 2022, dropping for the 12 th consecutive month. In January, the seasonally adjusted sales pace for existing homes dropped 0.7% On a yearly basis, existing home sales were down 36.9% On a yearly basis, existing home sales were down 36.9% in January.

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A Seller’s Guide to Finding a Top-Notch Short Sales Realtor®

HomeLight

Because, there’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding a short sale, a homeowner might reach out to the real estate agent who originally sold them their home. But that may not be the best choice because even if the whole experience was positive, you’re not going to get the same help that a short sales Realtor® can provide.

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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? It’s a long sale.

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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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A transparent foreclosure marketplace reveals hidden equity

Housing Wire

billion is the amount of surplus funds generated by foreclosure sales on the Auction.com platform between 2016 and 2020. Surplus funds are proceeds from a foreclosure sale to a third-party buyer that are above and beyond the total debt owed to the foreclosing lender. 36,000 Surplus per Sale.

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Active Pending Short Sales: What Are They, And Can You Still Make an Offer?

HomeLight

You see a house you love, but the listing shows that it is an “active pending short sale.”. And just what is a short sale, anyway? Is a short sale home purchase for you? And can you still make an offer on an active pending short sale? Short sales defined . Wait, what?