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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If that’s you, you may have heard that one path to a deal is buying a bank-owned foreclosure. There are pros and cons to consider when going this route, however, such as the fact that bank-owned properties often need more TLC than other homes on the market, and many are sold as-is. What’s a bank-owned foreclosure?

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

DECEMBER 13, 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. from the second quarter of 2024, to currently about 990,000 homes with negative equity, or 1.8%

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You see foreclosures listed on your favorite real estate sites, but what does that term really mean ? “A If somebody hasn’t made their payments for a period of time, the law allows the bank to repossess the property to make good on the debt,” states Crotts. But let’s back up a minute. Essentially, foreclosure works like this.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

We talked with veteran real estate agents with a combined 30-plus years working with foreclosures to bring you a comprehensive guide to the often confusing world of distressed properties. A foreclosed home is a property that has been seized by the bank after the homeowner failed to make their mortgage payments. Auction sale.

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 16, 2023

Bank repossessions are down 70% from 2019 and down 96% from 2010. And far fewer foreclosures are ending in bank repossessions, which are down 70% compared to 2019 and down 96% from 2010 levels. ATTOM’s report shows foreclosure filings—including default notices, scheduled auctions, and bank repossessions—on 324,237 U.S.

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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.

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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?

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