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The Bank Gave You a Date. We'll Beat It.

I've been where you are — facing a deadline that feels impossible. My team has stopped over 200 foreclosures across Tampa Bay. We close with cash before the gavel drops, and you walk away with money in your pocket instead of an eviction on your record. Tampa is now America's #1 foreclosure market — which means our team does this every single week, and we know exactly how to stop it.

  • Cash in your hands before the auction date — as fast as 5 days
  • We pay off your lender, cover every closing cost, and cancel the sale
  • Zero repairs, zero showings, zero strangers in your home

Most Tampa auction dates are set 21–45 days from the notice. If you're reading this, you may have less time than you think.

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If you're facing foreclosure in Tampa...

That letter on the counter changes everything. Suddenly the house you raised your kids in feels like a trap. You stop sleeping. You start Googling things at 2 AM you never imagined searching for. The auction date is circled on the calendar and every morning it's one day closer. The shame is the worst part — you don't want anyone to know. Not the neighbors. Not your family. Not even your closest friends. But here's what nobody tells you: this happens to good people every single day. Teachers, nurses, small business owners, veterans. You are not alone, and you are not out of options.

I know what it feels like when the world is closing in. In 2013, I was diagnosed with two cancers at the same time — thyroid and testicular. I lost everything. My health, my marriage, my money. I hit rock bottom so hard I didn't think I'd get back up. But I did. And the reason I started buying houses from people in tough situations is because I understand what it's like when life doesn't go according to plan. When you call my team, you're not talking to some call center. You're talking to people who've been trained to listen first and solve second.

Here's what happens next: you text or call us with your address. Within 24 hours, we research your property, calculate your payoff, and present a cash offer. If you say yes, we contact your lender directly, pay off what you owe, cover all closing costs, and put the remaining equity in your hands. The auction gets cancelled. The foreclosure never hits your credit. And for the first time in months, you can breathe. We've done this in Ybor City, Seminole Heights, Brandon, Riverview, Temple Terrace — every corner of Tampa Bay. And we'll do it for you.

How It Works

1

Tell Us About Your House

Text or call us with your address. We'll research the property and get back to you within 24 hours with a cash offer.

2

Get Your Cash Offer

No inspections, no appraisals, no waiting. We make a fair offer based on the Tampa market and your home's condition.

3

Close On Your Timeline

Pick your closing date — 7 days, 14 days, 30 days. We pay all closing costs. You walk away with cash.

What Sellers Like You Experience

Before

A Tampa Foreclosure Situation

Four months behind on payments after a medical emergency wiped out her savings. Auction date set for April 2nd. Two lenders involved. Attorney said bankruptcy was the only option. Couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, couldn't think straight.

After

After Working With Us

We closed in 7 days — five days before the auction. Both lenders paid off. Rosa walked away with $38K cash, zero debt, and moved into a rental in Westchase. No bankruptcy. No foreclosure on her record. Fresh start.

What Happens If You Don't Call Us

The auction proceeds. The bank takes the house. You walk away with nothing — not even your equity. The foreclosure hits your credit report for 7 years. You cannot buy another home. You may face eviction within 30 days of the auction. Every day you wait makes this more likely.

Story represents a typical outcome based on transactions closed by our buying team. Details reflect a composite of similar situations. Individual results vary.

Tarek El Moussa

Why Tarek?

I'm Tarek El Moussa — you might know me from HGTV's Flip or Flop and The Flipping El Moussas. I've been buying and flipping houses for over 15 years. My team has purchased more than 1,000 homes nationwide.

When you work with us, you're not dealing with some faceless corporation. You're working with my personal team here in Tampa. We answer our phones, we show up when we say we will, and we close when we say we'll close. That's my reputation on the line — and I don't take that lightly.

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Tampa is now the #1 foreclosure market in America. 1 in every 1,373 homes received a notice last month. You are not alone — and you are not out of time.

How We Compare

Tarek Buys HousesTraditional AgentOther Investors
Timeline7-14 days90-180 days14-30 days
Fees & Commissions$05-6% ($15K-$30K)Varies (hidden fees)
Repairs RequiredNone — as-isUsually requiredSometimes
ShowingsNoneDozens of strangers1-2 visits
Certainty of Close100% — cash buyer~80% (financing falls through)Varies
Who You Deal WithTarek's personal teamRandom agentUnknown LLC
Auction StoppedYES — we close before the dateNo — takes 90+ daysMaybe — no guarantees
We Contact Your Lender DirectlyYES — we handle the payoffNo — you deal with themRarely
Foreclosure on Your CreditPREVENTED — sale closes cleanLikely hits your creditDepends

Hear From Sellers Who've Been Through This

These sellers faced the same situation you're in. Watch what they say about working with us.

Rachel · Ybor City, Tampa

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What Tampa Homeowners Say

"Sold in 8 days, avoided foreclosure. Tarek's team treated me like family, not a transaction."

Maria S.

Ybor City, Tampa

"Behind on payments, got fair cash offer in 24 hours. Closed in 9 days. Saved my credit."

Debbie W.

St. Petersburg

"House needed $40K in repairs, bought as-is. Fair price, no games, closed when they said they would."

Carlos M.

New Tampa

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Sell Your Tampa House?

Get a fair cash offer in 24 hours. No fees. No repairs. No obligation. Just text or call.

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