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What is a Distressed Property?

Learn what a distressed property is and the different types, as well as their benefits, disadvantages, and risks. See how to find distressed homes for sale.

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Homes for Sale in Washington: The Evergreen State’s Evergreen Opportunities

Unlock the potential of investing in homes for sale in Washington, from Seattle’s buzz to the peaceful Olympic Peninsula’s vibes.

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Why Homes for Sale in Arkansas Are Your Next Smart Investment

Discover homes for sale in Arkansas where affordability meets demand, ideal for investment or vacation properties.

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What is a Distressed Property?

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Homes for Sale in Washington: The Evergreen State’s Evergreen Opportunities

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Why Homes for Sale in Arkansas Are Your Next Smart Investment

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Homes for Sale in Wisconsin: How the Midwest Became a Hot Real Estate Spot

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From Pinot to Profits: Why Homes for Sale in Oregon Are Trending

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Automating Real Estate Data Pipelines for Seamless Data Flow

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Southern Comfort and Serious Returns: Homes for Sale in Mississippi

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Improving Comparable Sales with AI and Machine Learning

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Get Lucky with Homes for Sale in Nevada: 7 Reasons to Invest

Xome® Xpert Seller Pre-Foreclosure Solution

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8 Reasons Homes for Sale in Oklahoma Are Real Estate’s Hidden Gem

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Lowcountry Living, High Returns: Why Homes for Sale in South Carolina Are Hot Right Now

2025 Buyer Sentiment & Confidence Index Report

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6 Reasons Why Homes for Sale in Minnesota Are a Smart Investment

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The Battle Between Accuracy and Coverage in Automated Valuation Models

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10 Reasons Why Homes for Sale in Connecticut Are a Hidden Gem for Investors

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Why a Global Property Identifier is Necessary to the Future of Real Estate

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Get Ready to Sell a Property at Auction: How Home Auctions Work for Sellers

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Homes for Sale in North Carolina: Your Gateway to College Town Energy and Rental Income

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5 Unexpected Reasons Homes for Sale in Tennessee Are an Investor’s Dream

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4 Challenges of Developing Multiple Real Estate Websites With a Common Codebase

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Why Homes for Sale in Indiana Make the Perfect College Town Rentals

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7 Reasons Homes for Sale in Arizona Make Sense for Your Real Estate Portfolio

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4 Key Elements of Building High-Quality Real Estate Automated Valuation Models

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Why Investors Are Flocking to Homes for Sale in Maryland (and You Should Too)

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From River Views to Rental Income: What Homes for Sale in Missouri Have to Offer

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Invest in Homes for Sale in New Jersey: City Energy Meets Suburban Calm

Integrating WebP for Optimized Real Estate Website Images

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Homes for Sale in Virginia: Where History Meets Modern Living

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5 Machine Learning Libraries That Are Powering Real Estate Technology 

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Why Homes for Sale in Louisiana Offer More Than Just a Great Deal

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Homes for Sale in Alabama: Where Front Porches Meet Football Fandom

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5 Reasons to Use Automated Valuation Models for Quick Property Valuations

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Homes for Sale in Michigan: Where Lakeside Living Meets Affordable Prices

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Powering Home Alerts and Notifications with Elasticsearch Percolator

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Why Homes for Sale in Ohio Have the Potential to Level Up Your Real Estate Portfolio

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Homes for Sale in Georgia: Where Southern Charm Meets High Rental Income

Improving Property Search Performance with Elasticsearch

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Python 3.11 and Beyond: Speeding Up Computations with Faster CPython

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Why Homes for Sale in Illinois Are Giving Off Major Main Character Vibes

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5 Ways to Improve Collaborations Between Real Estate Design and Development Teams

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5 Charming Reasons You Should Check Out Homes for Sale in Pennsylvania

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The Top 5 Unusual Benefits of Buying a Home in New York State

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What Investors Need to Know About the New NAR Rules — and Why Home Auctions Are a Great Option

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Best Practices and Standards for Building APIs for Real Estate Data

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Beyond Beaches: Why Homes for Sale in Florida Are Perfect for Nature Lovers

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The 5 Most Affordable Places to Buy a House in California

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7 Reasons Why Homes for Sale in California Are Worth Considering

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Leveraging Augmented Reality in Real Estate with Xome Zoom

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5 Reasons to Pack Your Bags and Check Out Homes for Sale in Texas

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6 Strategies to Combat Regressivity in Automated Valuation Models

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What You Need to Know About Automated Valuation Models and Traditional Appraisals

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Summer Home Maintenance: Your Ultimate Property To-Do List

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Why Confidence Scores Matter in Automated Valuation Models

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The Ultimate List of Real Estate Due Diligence Resources

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Want to Sell a House? DIY Sales Options Are Changing the Face of Real Estate

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The 2024 Xome Real Estate Market Outlook: Higher Rates, Lower Demand, and Rental Declines

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Migrating Digital Assets to the Cloud: A Xome Technology Case Study

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A Fantastic Five Star Conference with Xome

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Giving Back to Veterans on Giving Tuesday

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How the Machine Learning Lifecycle Helps Improve AVMs

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Using AI Tools to Increase Engineering Productivity at Xome

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How Does Bidding on an Auction Property Work? Your Guide to Bidding Like a Pro

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Is the Housing Correction Over? Find Out the Risks for 2023 and Beyond

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How To Buy a House at Auction Without Cash

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Top 4 Things to Know About BRRRR Real Estate Investing

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All About Automated Valuation Models

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Is Fix and Flip Real Estate Investing Right for You? Four Questions to Ask and Four Tips for Success

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5 Tips for Winning at Buy and Hold Real Estate Investing (and 3 Pitfalls to Avoid)

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The Four Real Estate Investment Strategies New Investors Should Know

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Our Real Estate Market Predictions for 2023 : Volatility With a Silver Lining for Investors

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The 10 Nerdiest Cities in America

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8 Outrageously Beautiful Places You Can See in Montana

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The 10 Coldest Major Cities in America

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Your Pre-Auction Checklist: What You Need to Do Before Bidding on an Auction Property

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Your Due Diligence Checklist: Things to Do Before Buying at a Real Estate Auction

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Right of Redemption and the Redemption Period, Explained

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5 Awesome States to Live in if You Love the Outdoors

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What is the CWCOT Program? [Explained]

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10 Best Cities for Young Couples

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21 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Atlanta

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Buying a Tenant or REO-Occupied House at Auction

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10 Great Reasons to Move to Seattle

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The Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Auctions: Learn, Bid, Win