Asheville Foreclosures & Short Sales

Even in the best markets, there are always some distressed properties (sometimes considered foreclosures) for sale in the Asheville, NC area. We typically think of distressed properties as either foreclosures (bank-owned) or short sales. Bank-owned properties have been through the foreclosure process, and are now being sold by the bank. They are referred to as REO (real-estate owned) properties. Asheville NC foreclosures and short sales can be a way for prospective buyers to get a good deal on these properties that are also in a desirable location.

Diving deeper, short sales have not yet been foreclosed, but they may be headed in that direction. The homeowner is typically in default on their mortgage, and foreclosure proceedings may be in progress. The term “short sale” is sometimes thought to be synonymous with a “quick sale,” but there is usually nothing quick about a short sale. It usually will take quite a while for a bank to approve a short sale. The term “short sale” actually means the home would sell for a price that is “short” of the amount needed to pay off the seller’s mortgage. In other words, the sellers are upside-down on their loan, and the lender will need to approve the sale in order for it to close. Contact our team and ask about foreclosures in Asheville, NC today.