Realty Biz

JUNE 20, 2023

Types of Foreclosures There are three main types of foreclosures: pre-foreclosures, auctions, and real estate-owned (REO) properties. Auctions: Properties not sold in the pre-foreclosure stage go to auction. REOs: If a property does not sell at auction, it becomes a real estate-owned property, owned by the bank or lender.

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Due diligence Hard money loan Inspection Title 74

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Chain of title. As clients get ready for closing, they’ll hear a lot about the title. Chain of title is an historical record of previous owners of a property that’s essential in establishing the legal ownership of the property. An established chain of title helps protect the buyer from future challenges to ownership.

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Point2Homes

JUNE 23, 2021

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. Ideally, you should hire a company to run a full title search before closing to avoid unpleasant surprises. Are REOs Worth It?

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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 1, 2020

But then, it went into foreclosure and didn’t sell at auction, so now it’s listed as an REO, or real estate-owned property. A “real estate owned,” or REO, home is one that’s owned by a bank. Rushing this stage could lead to a poor buying situation. Source: Clara Lilley / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

REO owned: If the home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes real-estate owned, meaning the bank or lender owns it. The property is then “bid upon by would-be buyers who have cash in hand and can purchase and take title to the property almost immediately, right on that day.”. REO listings.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The home is now bank-owned (sometimes also called REO, or “real estate owned”). Usually when shopping for a home, you contact a real estate agent, they help you identify properties you might be interested in, you visit those properties, and then when you find one you like, you make an offer.

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