HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Between searching for, viewing, negotiating , inspecting, and possibly renegotiating on a home, the road to the closing table is rarely a short one. And if the house you’ve landed on is listed as a short sale, you could be in for a long ride. What exactly is a short sale? It’s a long sale.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Let’s take a look at the most common foreclosure sales and how they work. Short sale. A short sale isn’t necessarily a foreclosure sale, but it’s common to see a short sale done to avoid foreclosure. A seller will usually have to prove financial hardship for the lender to agree to the sale.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

According to a 2019 study, almost one-fifth of the homes sold in South Florida were purchased by buyers looking to rent them out or renovate and flip them. The buyer runs a title search on the property. Investors are more likely than traditional buyers to purchase properties with cash.

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JANUARY 20, 2023

Foreclosures and short sales may be enticing due to low offer prices, but they carry some risks and potentially higher costs. Be Wary of Foreclosures and Short Sales Foreclosures and short sales abound in poor economies. These searches are important because they verify that the home’s title has no issues.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 16, 2024

Cheap doesn't mean dilapidated: While properties requiring renovations can offer significant discounts, avoid equating “cheap” with uninhabitable. Consider closing costs, potential renovations, carrying costs like property taxes, insurance, and potential vacancies. This impacts your property selection and exit strategy.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

This is why buying a home at auction can be risky, but for many investors and home renovation experts, the opportunity to buy a home at a great price makes it a worthwhile gamble. Buy title insurance. Though you’ve — hopefully — already had a title search conducted on the property, now is the time to purchase title insurance.

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HomeLight

APRIL 15, 2022

A couple in Atlanta is ready to sell their charming and recently renovated three bed, two bath brick two-story home. Title search. House will need to clear title; iBuyer will have a preferred title and escrow company, as well as closing attorney if needed in certain markets, expediting the title search.

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