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Most buyers hunting for a deal only look at foreclosures. That's a mistake. The properties with the most negotiating room often aren't labeled "foreclosure" at all — they're estate sales, fixer-uppers, and what real estate agents call "don't wanters." Below is a full breakdown of how to find these properties, how to get your financing in order before you make an offer, and the negotiation and inspection strategies that separate buyers who overpay from buyers who get a genuine