Posts from May 2018

Just like any industry, real estate is full of terms to which many folks haven't been exposed. When searching for a new home, you might run across a property for sale that is described as a "short sale" or "foreclosure."

Sometimes you get lucky, but often these homes aren't in the best shape. These types of sales usually accompany some sort of financial hardship on the part of the seller, who hasn't necessarily had the money to spend on maintenance and upgrades.

Still, short sales and foreclosures can be excellent opportunities, particularly for investors who intend to rehab them and then sell or rent them, or buyers who want to take on fixer-uppers for themselves. Either way, it's important to understand the difference between the two before you buy.

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