What are HUD owned homes and how are they different from regular foreclosures?
HUD-owned homes are properties that were originally financed with a FHA-backed mortgage that went into foreclosure. The lender who foreclosed on loan then sold the property back to HUD, who insured the property to start with. The property is now a government owned home. HUD owned homes are unique in several ways. You can find out more about Atlanta HUD-owned homes, their selling and buying process and their financing here.