McKissock

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

If a mortgage lender acquires the title to a property as the result of a foreclosure, the property is called an “REO” property, which is short for “Real Estate Owned.” However, inspecting these types of properties can be dangerous.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the market for a “ real estate owned” property ? REOs for short, these kinds of sales expose buyers to a lot of potential risk. But they also provide a lot of opportunity for big return on investment, too — much bigger, and faster, than you might expect with many traditional sales.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

When a homeowner stops making mortgage payments , eventually the bank will foreclose on their house, and the property will become bank-owned. The steps in between the first missed mortgage payment and a bank-owned foreclosure follow a pattern like this: The homeowner fails to make at least three consecutive months of mortgage payments.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

What is a bank-owned home? A bank-owned home, also known as “real estate owned” (or REO for short), refers to properties that have been foreclosed with the ownership transferring to the bank or lender. It gets to that phase after the borrower defaults on mortgage payments for a period of time.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

John Durham is a successful real estate agent in Henry County, Georgia, and has purchased homes at auction for 16 out of 20 years of his career as a real estate agent. The purpose of the foreclosure auction is to recoup money for missed mortgage payments or tax liens. Where can you find foreclosure auctions?

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

A preforeclosure means the homeowner has stopped making payments or fallen behind on their mortgage payments. However, unless homeowners can come current on their current mortgage or negotiate a loan modification, they will lose their home. I mean, it takes probably, at the minimum, three to four months to get a short sale through.”.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 25, 2023

After a record-setting year in 2021, when homes sold within hours of being listed, the market cooled drastically in 2022 as mortgage rates rose. It can be difficult to predict what’s next in real estate, but one of the best ways real estate agents can protect themselves from dramatic fluctuations in the market is to find a niche.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you’re in the market for real estate, either as an investment or a residence, REO (which stands for “real estate owned” also known as “bank owned”), homes can offer you a deal, but without the hassle of dealing with a foreclosure auction. They’re all great ways to find REO homes in your area.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Preforeclosure: The lender sends a notice of default to inform the owner that they must get up to date on their mortgage payments within a certain timeframe — or they will face foreclosure. REO owned: If the home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes real-estate owned, meaning the bank or lender owns it.

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Easy Agent Pro

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Economists are, for the most part, predicting a red-hot year for real estate in 2021. homeowners will be on the hook for delinquent payments when mortgage forbearance ends,” according to Daryl Fairweather, chief economist of Redfin. It starts when mortgage payments go unpaid. This comes as “More than 3.3 million U.S.

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HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

Typically, they buy distressed properties — either short sales, foreclosures, or homes that need significant work — fix them up, and sell them for a profit. FHA 203K Mortgage : This option allows homeowners to finance up to $35,000 in repairs identified by an FHA home appraiser or inspector. Wise agrees.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, in today’s market, understanding our complex mortgage industry could actually help you close more deals and maybe even save clients money. So we’ve included a handy download with questions your clients should ask their mortgage broker. Adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Assumable mortgage. Acceleration clause.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 15, 2021

In the past month, houses in the Philadelphia metro area sold for higher prices and that is mainly due to low mortgage rates and tight inventory. And as long as mortgages remain cheap, the real estate boom in Philly should continue into 2021. New Foreclosure Filings for Philadelphia, PA (on Realtytrac.com ).

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The Close

MARCH 15, 2022

Real estate speculation is at an all-time high. However, unlike in 2008, this time it’s not from unqualified buyers who are buying property with subprime mortgages. Short sales and foreclosures quickly became the norm. Institutional Investors Are Changing the Market. I was fortunate.

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