Government Foreclosures

Foreclosure Assistance Deadline Nears: How Will the Market React?

Foreclosure Assistance Deadline Nears: How Will the Market React?

James Foxx / July 21st, 2011

One of the primary goals of the Obama administration over the last two years has been to shore up the fractured and falling real estate market and help millions of Americans prevent … More >>

Looser Lending Requirements? What the Government May Do for Homebuyers

Looser Lending Requirements? What the Government May Do for Homebuyers

James Foxx / July 18th, 2011

However, for many homebuyers, that path to the American Dream has been stonewalled by the banks they so desperately need for affordable More >>

Number of Bank and VA Foreclosed Homes Set to Rise in Chicago

Number of Bank and VA Foreclosed Homes Set to Rise in Chicago

John Evan Miller / May 5th, 2011

The volume of bank as well as VA foreclosed homes is expected to soar again in the next months in Chicago, Illinois as foreclosure proceedings on local households increased during the … More >>

Buyers’ Interest Goes Beyond Bank and Government Tax Foreclosures

Buyers’ Interest Goes Beyond Bank and Government Tax Foreclosures

John Evan Miller / May 2nd, 2011

Homebuyers' interest in cheap bank foreclosed properties and government tax foreclosures had been well-documented. In certain areas of the U.S., however, sales of more expensive … More >>

Bank and Government Foreclosures Hurting Prices in Twin Cities

Bank and Government Foreclosures Hurting Prices in Twin Cities

John Evan Miller / April 27th, 2011

The high number of bank and government foreclosures is still hurting residential prices in most areas of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, analysts have claimed. For the first quarter of 2011, … More >>

Foreclosed Bank and Federal Houses Diminishing in Some Michigan Areas

Foreclosed Bank and Federal Houses Diminishing in Some Michigan Areas

John Evan Miller / April 25th, 2011

Some areas of Michigan are reportedly posting fewer foreclosed bank and federal houses so far in 2011. Several areas are also experiencing slower declines in property values. Analysts … More >>

Commerce Department Announces 7.2% Increase in New Home Construction

Commerce Department Announces 7.2% Increase in New Home Construction

John Evan Miller / April 19th, 2011

Many people were curious if the spring weather would bring more potential homeowners out of the woodworks and into the real estate arena. Time will tell if there will be rebound in … More >>

Distressed Property For Sale Prices In Richmond Stumbles

Distressed Property For Sale Prices In Richmond Stumbles

John Evan Miller / April 13th, 2011

Prices of distressed property for sale in Richmond for the first quarter of this year fell to its lowest point according to new data released by Clear Capital Home Data Index, a real … More >>

Foreclosed Bank and Federal Homes for Sale Dipped in Oregon Counties

Foreclosed Bank and Federal Homes for Sale Dipped in Oregon Counties

John Evan Miller / March 23rd, 2011

Filings related to bank foreclosures and foreclosed federal homes for sale fell in several areas of Oregon in February 2011 compared with year-ago levels. Statewide, foreclosure filings … More >>

Bank and HUD Foreclosures for Sale Down in Milwaukee

Bank and HUD Foreclosures for Sale Down in Milwaukee

John Evan Miller / March 17th, 2011

The number of bank and HUD foreclosures for sale declined in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in February 2011 as fewer foreclosure-related filings were recorded in the metro area. Both … More >>