August 18, 2025
Posted By Rachel Cherem
What to Know About How to Buy Foreclosed Homes
A foreclosed home is a property that the bank or other lender has repossessed because the homeowner has repeatedly missed the monthly mortgage payment. After starting housing foreclosure proceedings, the lender can move ahead with selling the property to a new owner to recoup the debt.
This process can mean that the new buyers purchase the home at lower than usual cost, but foreclosure sales are usually “as is,” meaning the new buyer is responsible for any repairs or issues, obvious or otherwise.