If you’ve ever wondered what happens to a bill that goes to collections, they usually end up in a judgment. A judgment is the official decision of a court at the completion of a lawsuit. If a creditor, lender, debt collector, attorney, or some other party files a lawsuit and wins, a judgment is made, … Read more

Anything and everything your heart could possibly desire can be found for sale online and often on online auction sites like eBay, OnlineAuction.com, and others. Most of the sellers on these sites are individuals who may not be abreast of best practices and since the auctions are not face-to-face transactions there is even greater possibility … Read more

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You can’t expect to reduce your risk of getting sued to zero, but you can take steps to reduce your risk as much as possible. In any situation where your money is at risk, ask yourself, “Is there a better way?” Know the legal and financial risks of the situations in which you place yourself, … Read more

Bankruptcy auctions are filled with terminology and procedures somewhat foreign to the average investor; however, with a basic knowledge of the industry, a first time buyer can not only reduce risk but also close a phenomenal deal. In United States bankruptcy cases, a sale of an asset of a bankruptcy estate requires a court order. … Read more

Find a Reputable Auctioneer Auctioneers often perform quite a bit of research on the assets they sell and often have more information available than sales straight from the trustee. Also, auctioneers are very familiar with a wide range of buyers; whether this is your first purchase, or you are a seasoned investor, an auctioneer is … Read more