HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

A short sale is a type of preforeclosure; when a homeowner stops making payments on their mortgage and owes more on the home than the house is worth in the current market, then they will need to sell the house for less than they owe, and the lender will be “short” on the amount of money they accept in the sale (hence the name).

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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. Even experienced homebuyers who’ve already bought and sold a few homes will find the process much different, and they will also need an agent who specializes in REO sales. What’s an REO home?

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

If a mortgage lender acquires the title to a property as the result of a foreclosure, the property is called an “REO” property, which is short for “Real Estate Owned.” However, inspecting these types of properties can be dangerous.

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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

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”). The process of buying a bank-owned foreclosure. Source: faiq daffa / Unsplash). Here’s what you’ll be getting into.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the market for a “ real estate owned” property ? REOs for short, these kinds of sales expose buyers to a lot of potential risk. But they also provide a lot of opportunity for big return on investment, too — much bigger, and faster, than you might expect with many traditional sales. This is why.

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Easy Agent Pro

DECEMBER 29, 2020

In February, pre-CARES Act, 10,438 FHA loans were in foreclosure. It seemed as if every real estate agent on the planet, overnight, became a “foreclosure specialist” or a “short sale expert.”. The notice is recorded at the county recorder’s office and off goes the loan to the foreclosure department.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

Here, we break down the major pros and cons of buying a bank-owned property to demystify the process and prepare potential buyers. What is a bank-owned home? A bank-owned home, also known as “real estate owned” (or REO for short), refers to properties that have been foreclosed with the ownership transferring to the bank or lender.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

An online option like a real estate owned (REO) property, you’re not spending any money into it,” says Durham. We also have a spreadsheet that does some assumptions, like a 30-year fixed loan and 5% [interest].” If the auction does not allow for financing through a mortgage, you can consider a hard-money loan.

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Real Trends

JANUARY 25, 2023

Agents might want to focus on wealthy buyers or investors in private property or commercial real estate with or without investment property loans. Another possible niche is buyers who need creative financing, such as rent-to-own financing or owner financing.

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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. I know a lot of people who were doing fix-and-flips through borrowing and bridge loans, but now, with high interest rates and more challenging timelines, it is not as successful.

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The Close

MARCH 15, 2022

Short sales and foreclosures quickly became the norm. Unlike the million-plus real estate licensees that left the business, I pivoted to working with distressed homeowners and became a Real Estate Owned (REO) agent. I was fortunate.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Make sure clients who see an acceleration clause in their mortgage contracts understand that this allows their lender to demand repayment of the loan in full if they default on the loan. 4 Loan Questions Worth Asking. Basically, amortization is the preset schedule of mortgage loan payments, including interest, over time.

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