Being optimistic has always been a good quality even in the housing industry. Despite the problems with unemployment, which is now believed to be a major factor contributing to the foreclosure crisis, there are signs the market is heading toward a recovery, even a slow

Continue Reading: Home Sales Stronger, Time to Check Out Foreclosure Auctions

There are plenty of ways you can own a foreclosed property and one of the easiest ways is by attending foreclosure auctions. These auctions are the first stop of any distressed property and in some cases, a way for underwater homeowners and real estate investors to unload their

Continue Reading: Preparing for Foreclosure Auction Pays Off

Finding a good deal on real estate properties these days is as easy as raising your hand. Foreclosure auctions have become the best source of amazing deals as they are the first stop of all homes whose homeowners defaulted on their

Continue Reading: Investors Consider Foreclosure Auctions Goldmines of Cheap Properties

A couple of years ago, foreclosure auctions are not as popular as they are today. They do not attract as much attention mainly because the selection of homes is not as extensive. But with the millions of homeowners impacted by the economic downturn, the number of homes on the foreclosure auction block has increased

Continue Reading: Foreclosure Auction Strategies Which Will Guarantee Success

Although there is still no clear end in sight for the foreclosure crisis, it is expected that some housing markets will recover faster than others. Admittedly, these markets were hit hard by the housing bubble burst, but because of factors unique to them, they could jumpstart a recovery, albeit a slow

Continue Reading: Valley Foreclosures Rate Dropping; Time for Buyers to Step Off the Sidelines

Foreclosed properties have certainly enjoyed their fair share of attention in the past years, beginning with the collapse of the mortgage lending industry. Mostly, they attract attention because of their cheaper selling prices, which give home buyers and investors a much more affordable housing

Continue Reading: TV Networks Cashing In On the Foreclosure Crisis

Anyone who has been following the developments in the housing industry, particularly the foreclosure crisis, could see the efforts the federal government is putting into finding a solution which will both be effective and long-lasting. Several programs have been launched in the past couple of years to alleviate the housing crisis — still it raged on. The good news is the feds are not giving

Continue Reading: Will the Foreclosure Crisis Benefit from the New Loan Limit?

The foreclosure crisis did not only impact home prices and home values, but also the rental market. Because the crisis resulted to millions of homeowners leaving their homes, it created a huge demand for apartments and other rental homes. In addition, lending guidelines have also been tightened, making it more difficult for some home buyers to meet mortgage requirements, which basically meant they have no other option but to

Continue Reading: Foreclosure Buyers Could Benefit from Rising Rental Fees

Buying a home is not as easy as it sounds since you have to consider several factors. After all, a home purchase is an investment and you need to make sure your decision to buy is influenced by factors which make it

Continue Reading: May Outlook: Delinquency, Foreclosures Fewer But Misery, Anxiety Increase

There is no denying the US housing market is in its worst shape. To date, the number of homes foreclosed upon by banks due to mortgage default has reached 2.25 million while 1.8 million homeowners are 90 days delinquent on their mortgage

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