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HUD auction

A HUD auction is like a big yard sale where the government is trying to sell houses that they own. The government might own these houses because people who had loans with the government didn’t pay back their loans, or because the government took ownership of the houses for other reasons.

During a HUD auction, people can come and bid on the houses. Bidding means that people say how much money they are willing to pay for the house. The person who bids the highest amount of money wins the house.

It’s important to remember that buying a house at a HUD auction can be a big responsibility. Houses may need a lot of repairs, and people need to be able to afford the monthly mortgage payments. However, for people who are willing to put in the hard work and have the money to do it, buying a house at a HUD auction can be a great way to own their own home at a lower cost.