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05/21/2026
A rough-looking property can still be the right opportunity.
Distressed listings can feel intimidating at first glance, but they can also offer real upside — often selling below market value at auction. When you understand how to assess condition, costs, and potential, you can separate real opportunity from risky guesswork and move forward with confidence.
Swipe through for what to review before auction day — and tell us which factor matters most to you.
With just three days to learn about the auction process, Blair Berry had a very personal reason to try. She wasn’t a seasoned auction buyer. She was a grandmother looking for a place to land in Chattanooga, close to her daughters and two new grandbabies.
Her story is a reminder that buying at auction can feel intimidating at first. But with the right preparation, clear information, and support along the way, new buyers can be confident in taking that next step.
Watch this episode to hear how Blair approached her first auction purchase — and what she learned along the way.
Pricing is starting to align with demand.
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Q1 brought a clear rise in foreclosure auction volume, but the real takeaway is bigger than volume alone: this market is normalizing, and opportunity is still highly local.
Demand improved more at REO auction. Seller pricing adjusted. Bid-ask spreads narrowed. That matters because it gives you a better read on where pricing is starting to align with demand — and where it still is not.
CTA: Read the full market breakdown.
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