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Buying mobile homes HUD owns or backs: a 2014 update

Mobile homes can be an attractive and affordable option and HUD has some innovative new ways to help you buy one

How to find homes with hidden potential

Homes with hidden potential yield the best return on your investment, whether you are buying your first home, an investment property or a house you want to improve and flip.

Homes HUD sells: types and the financing options

Buying homes HUD owns may be easier than buying a home in a traditional sale. If you want to purchase your first home or are interested in acquiring a real estate investment property, HUD homes are worth a look.

6 steps for buying from pre-foreclosure listings

You can find pre-foreclosure listings several ways. Here are six steps to help you understand how to buy homes in pre-foreclosure, including short sales.

HUD loans for foreclosed homes

HUD has an impressive inventory of foreclosed homes as well as programs to help you affordably buy one.

Home auctions: understanding reserves

Before buying a foreclosed house at auction, it's important to know that most home auctions have a reserve. This reserve amount is the minimum amount the lien holder will accept for the sale of the home.

Are government foreclosures good investments?

Foreclosed homes are often less expensive than other homes on the market, but that does not necessarily mean they are good investments. Government foreclosures can have issues or be a great deal.

Buying a HUD home: qualifications for HUD programs

When it comes to buying a HUD home, qualifications guidelines vary depending on the program. In general, the requirements are much more lax than traditional lenders'.

Rent or buy: HUD programs for buyers

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has many programs if you want to buy a home. If you are trying to decide whether you want to rent or buy, HUD programs offer you incentives to buying.

HUD Preforeclosure Sales Program: do you qualify?

If you're struggling to make your mortgage payments and can no longer afford your mortgage, the HUD Preforeclosure Sales Program may be able to help you sell your home and avoid foreclosure.