A property with no mortgage and no liens. The owner has 100% equity. Free-and-clear homes are easier to sell quickly because there's no payoff to coordinate with a lender at closing.
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Reviewed by John Quigley · Founder, BuyHousesInCash · Last updated May 2026
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