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How to find foreclosure leads and turn them into clients

Housing Wire

Depending on where they are in the process, they might still be living in the home (also called pre-foreclosure), actively listed for auction or already repossessed by the bank (referred to as real estate owned or REO). Each stage represents a different kind of opportunity, and knowing how to approach each one is key.

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Q1 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO

Calculated Risk Real Estate

The dollar value of 1-4 family residential Real Estate Owned (REOs, foreclosure houses) was up 5% YOY from $742 million in Q1 2024 to $784 million in Q1 2025. Here is a graph of Fannie Real Estate Owned (REO). By stage, the 30-day delinquency rate increased 11 basis points to 2.14 percent.

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Q4 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO

Calculated Risk Real Estate

REO (Real Estate Owned) is the amount of real estate owned by lenders. The dollar value of 1-4 family residential Real Estate Owned (REOs, foreclosure houses) was increased 6% YOY from $747 million in Q4 2023 to $790 million in Q4 2024. Here is a graph of Fannie Real Estate Owned (REO).

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The 13 Best Real Estate Investing Classes Online 2025

The Close

Without further ado, check out these fabulous courses for every stage of your real estate investing career. Beginners REI Fundamentals Fundamentals of Analyzing Real Estate Investments Course Details: Offered by: Udemy Instructor: Symon He Who it's best for: New and aspiring investors Online course rating: 4.5

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How to Buy a Foreclosed Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Redfin

If possible, consult a real estate attorney to be sure you understand the realities of the auction and the transaction rules. Bank-owned properties Bank-owned properties, often called real estate-owned (REO) properties, are owned by the lender.

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What Are The Best Mortgage Options for Self Employed Borrowers?

Rochester Real Estate

Assets to be verified include bank statements, 401k and other retirement accounts, stocks or brokerage account statements, real estate owned and any other significant assets. The more assets you have, the stronger your application will be making it easier to get an approval.

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Distressed Property: What It Is And How To Invest

AAOA

Preforeclosures: Preforeclosures refer to properties in the early stages of foreclosure. In these early stages, the homeowner struggles to keep up with mortgage payments but still owns the property. Every detail matters at this stage! So, its critical to do your due diligence.