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Pros & Cons of Buying a Foreclosure

For anyone who is looking to break into the home buying market — and especially for those who are feeling the competition of rising prices, buying a Foreclosure property could be an option to own for less. But what is a Foreclosure property? When an owner defaults on their mortgage, the property can be scheduled for sale at auction. If the […]

MEET SUE: FLIPPING HOMES TO SECURE GENERATIONAL WEALTH

To the uninitiated, home-flipping may seem like the domain of reality TV, but real estate investors like Sue McCormick are living the real-life opportunities of real estate investing behind the curated stories on cable TV. It’s possible to secure wealth and more by buying homes at auction, renovating them, and then selling them at a […]

All-new Mobile Search Experience  for the  Auction.com App! 

The all-new search experience keeps you better-connected to both foreclosure and bank-owned properties nationwide.   When you’re looking for your next investment home, it all comes down to a better search experience. We’re happy to announce a host of new updates to the Auction.com App that significantly upgrades your process of searching for foreclosure and bank-owned homes.    Here’s what’s new:  All-New Properties […]

Bridget Dawson’s Keys to Flipping Successfully

Meet seasoned investor Bridget Dawson from Ohio. She started investing in real estate in 2013 with hopes to leave her day job and start building generational wealth. Bridget is now a full-time real estate agent and investor with a portfolio. Below she shares the fundamentals she learned early on that have contributed to her flipping […]

Foreclosure Supply Slowly Returning to Market

According to recent data, Daren Blomquist, VP of Market Economics, says foreclosure inventory is slowly returning to the market in Q2 2021.  Most auctions on vacant or abandoned properties exempt from moratoria Foreclosure sales rate at seven-year high, REO bids per asset at all-time high Building backlog of foreclosures could exceed 1.1 million by Q2 2021 Read the REI INK Article     Related posts: How To Successfully Buy […]

Foreclosure Auctions in a Season of Social Distancing

Like most real estate transactions, foreclosure auctions have traditionally been less than ideal for social distancing.  Statutes written more than a century ago in many states govern the arcane foreclosure auction process, which requires bidders to be present at the specified time and date of the auction with cashier’s checks in hand to tender payment […]

Forbes’ “The Best Places to Retire in 2020”

Got a Retirement Fund? Secure your financial future now with a steady rental-income investment property that you can retire in later. Invest in cities named by Forbes “The Best Places to Retire in 2020.”  Read the Forbes Article  See Investment Opportunities    Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. Please consult a professional before making any investment decision. Related posts: How To […]

2020 U.S. Housing Market: Real Estate Trends You Should Know

In the U.S., home-buying season typically coincides with the arrival of spring, but several factors determine the state of the real estate market with each new year. Whether you’re looking to rent, buy, or sell a home, it’s important to look at the trends in the real estate market to know what you’re up against.  “How’s the real estate market?” This […]

What Is REIT Investing?

Real estate can be an expensive and challenging investment to get into. But what if there’s a way to get into the property market without ever having to find, maintain, and buy a single property?   That’s the promise of REITs. If you’ve never heard of this term before, you’re not alone. Today, we will explore this investment […]

Shining a Light on Your Post-Auction Process

Have you ever bought a property and felt like you were left in the dark while waiting for it to close?  Well, you’re not alone. Many buyers struggle with this dilemma as they wait for their contract to be signed and their purchase to close. Auction.com, the nation’s leading online real estate platform for distressed properties, developed an […]