What is a property liquidation?

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Property liquidation happens when real property is seized either through estate liquidation or bankruptcy proceedings.

In most property liquidations, all assets in the home are cataloged, priced and sold in an effort to get the most money to fulfill remaining debts along with the actual real estate property.

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