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Olga Ronis

Olga Ronis is a contributor to RealtyTrac who writes about foreclosure activity, distressed properties and real estate investing. She has written for RealtyTrac since 2023, covering state pre-foreclosure reports, home buying guides and fix-and-flip and investing strategies.

Glossary of Foreclosure and Real Estate Terminology

Look up commonly-used words used by mortgage lenders, real estate, and in the foreclosure industry. Bookmark our comprehensive glossary/dictionary

May 23, 2024
FSBO: Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent 

Exploring FSBO in real estate: Financial benefits versus challenges in marketing, pricing, legalities, and negotiations, as shown in a homeowner’s experience

Jan 26, 2024
Selling Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know About Closing Costs

Closing costs are often overlooked when considering the budget for a home. Read up on what you need to know about closing costs.

Jan 26, 2024
The Difference Between A Short Sale And A Foreclosure

You know what a foreclosure is. You are familiar with short sales. But what are the true differences between them?

Sep 26, 2023
The Benefits and Risks of Buying a Home at Auction

What you need to know about buying a home at auction.

Aug 30, 2023
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Don’t make one of these mistakes when selling a property or you could lose out on $$$!

Aug 15, 2023
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The Pros And Cons Of Buying A Foreclosed Property

Learn the pros and cons of buying a foreclosed property and invest in a foreclosure with confidence

Aug 11, 2023
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The Dos and Don’ts of Bidding at a Real Estate Auction

Learn the strategies for bidding on properties.

Jul 14, 2023
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5 Essential Tips To Get Your Home Ready For Sale

How to stage your home to get it ready for sale.

Jul 10, 2023
What’s More Stressful: Buying Or Selling A Home?

In this blog, we lay out all the reasons why prepping and showing a home for sale is more stressful than buying one

Nov 9, 2018