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The Ugly Truth

Inside the “We Buy Ugly Houses” Company

HomeVestors of America claims to be the country’s largest cash homebuyer and says it helps homeowners out of jams. But a closer look reveals that the company trains its franchisees to cash in on homeowners’ desperation.

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