Calculated Risk Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

We will NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. REO (Real Estate Owned) is the amount of real estate owned by lenders.

Equity 72

Equity Real-estate owned Loans Lending 72

HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the market for a “ real estate owned” property ? Experienced REO buyers swear by this method of wealth-building through real estate. These are properties that have been foreclosed , and the ownership has fully transferred to the bank or lender. Source: (Andre W. Nguyen / Unsplash). What is an REO sale?

Banks 105

Banks Pre-qualification Investor Short sale 105

Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

Key takeaways A foreclosed home means the buyer can no longer make payments and the bank has taken the house. There are several types of foreclosure sales – auctions, bank-owned properties, government-owned properties, preforeclosures, and short sales. What is foreclosure?

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Pre-approval FHA loan Short sale Banks 33

Realty Biz

JULY 19, 2022

Lenders have been more conservative about qualifying homebuyers and the dramatic increase in home values has created substantial homeowner equity that protects against foreclosures. Pre-foreclosures are commonly confused with the foreclosure process and REOs (real estate owned by a lender). This becomes REO.

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Purchase and sale agreement Short sale Loans Inspection 101

HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

The buyer must work with a HUD-approved real estate agent/broker for all bidding (HUD homes are sold at auction). Buyers should arrange financing with a bank or mortgage lender ahead of time. This deal only applies to certain properties (foreclosed real estate-owned HUD homes) and all buyers must meet eligibility requirements.

Pre-approval 105

Pre-approval Pre-qualification FHA loan Inspection 105

HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

According to Wise, putting in a little sweat equity on the interior work can improve your profit margin. “If When buying an REO ( real estate owned/lender-owned property ), the banks like to work with cash. You can save money by doing some of the work yourself, of course. Wise agrees.

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House Flipping Renovation Investor Finance 105

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

However, with low inventory and high interest rates in recent years, many more house hunters are looking for a lower-priced property that they can improve with some love and sweat equity. You’ll need to be highly sensitive and empathetic to the many challenges facing distressed homeowners to excel in this real estate niche.

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Commercial Agents Development Renovation 286

The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It generally results in a higher interest rate or additional points, but it’s a way for homeowners to leverage their equity in a property. This is when a homeowner turns a deed over to the mortgaging bank to avoid going into foreclosure. 10 Sneaky Real Estate Scams + How to Protect Your Clients (& Yourself).

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Purchase and sale agreement Title Pre-approval Proof of funds 98

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Data courtesy of Auction.com Higher levels of unemployment could cause more homeowners to become delinquent on their mortgages and lead to foreclosure, while slower price appreciation could mean they have less home equity to rely upon to pay debt or avoid a short sale.

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Sales Renovation Finance Short sale 417