HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

Buying a HUD home isn’t like traditional home sales. John Collinge , a multi-year top-producer awardee and 11-year top-selling real estate agent out of Anchorage, Alaska, suggests all HUD homebuyers have a cash reserve. Once a home is listed for sale it’s given a specific window during which bid submissions are accepted.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

If the homeowner fails to catch up on their payments by the auction date, the home is auctioned for sale. The home is now bank-owned (sometimes also called REO, or “real estate owned”). First, it’s worth noting that the term “bank-owned foreclosure” is a bit of a misnomer. Step 9: Order an inspection.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

They’ll put the house up for auction either in a sheriff’s or public trustee sale (the name depends on what foreclosure process your state follows). Bank-Owned or REO: If a home doesn’t sell at auction, it becomes a real-estate owned home , meaning the bank or lender officially owns it. Short sale.

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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. Use the MLS.

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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. Generally, I start from the back — what is the after-repair value (ARV) when the house has been fully renovated? I determine what is the most I can get out of it. Wise agrees.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

As a starting point, get a near-instant real estate house price estimate from HomeLight for free. We’ll consider the records of recently sold homes in the area, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes. Get Estimate. Work relocation. In 2021, 32.5%

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