These are the categories of listing periods and what type of Buyer can bid on HUD homes. For instance, investors can’t bid on “Exclusive” HUD homes, but once they enter the “Extended” period, they can bid on them.
Source: http://www.hudhomestore.com/ListingSiteFAQ.htm
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