Tag: Bank-Owned Property
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Want to Buy a Bank-Owned Home? Behind the Scenes in an REO Deed Transfer
Real estate owned (REO) homes are properties that were taken back by mortgage lenders. A bank-owned home can be a good deal. These properties tend to be sold for below market value, as lenders don’t like to be stuck with houses. Buyers might finance REO purchases using loans backed by Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae,…
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Using a Quitclaim Deed: Top 5 Reasons
Are you considering using a quitclaim deed? It’s a fast, simple, and reasonable way to transfer home ownership. It’s a good choice in certain situations. What are those certain situations? In contrast to warranty deeds, which are most often used in regular home sales, a quitclaim would more likely be used: Quitclaiming is a simple,…
