Foreclosed Homes For Sale: Free Listings Of Foreclosures

You will find that there are a number of fundamental techniques that you can use to discover foreclosures in your neighborhood. In this article we will list a few of those techniques.

During several stages of the foreclosure course of action, notices get reported with your local county clerk. These details become public record and are obtainable to anybody who wants them and knows where to get them. Just go to your local county clerk’s office and you should be able to look up the listings that are in default.

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Some of the very best real estate deals can come from searching public records by yourself. Not only is it very efficient and convenient, it is also cost-effective because it is absolutely free. Additionally, you are likely to discover newly posted features of the house in question that have not even become available to your competition. This is one reason why searching for foreclosure listings on the Internet gives you an advantage over other real estate investors or first-time buyers.

As mentioned before, the Internet is a great place to look for foreclosure listings. Performing a routine Internet search online is a bit simpler than going to your county recorder’s office, but this is another way to quickly locate some pending bank foreclosures.

Normally, you will need to use a subscription-based listing service to locate pre-foreclosures. In some cases however, you can find free listings of local foreclosures by way of a free trial or paying a small weekly fee to gain access. Often times it does not take very long to find a good list of foreclosures, so getting a free weekly trial or finding government listings that can be attained by anyone are your best bets to save money.

You can find both local and national directories which supply trustee sales or Lis Pendens information that surface as a part of the foreclosure process. If you’re good, you can also find names, addresses, loan amounts and even contact information.

Some of these directories will even present listings of bank-owned properties free of charge. This is because quite a few of these Internet sites belong to some of the big national banks that list their foreclosure opportunities publicly.

Some individuals even look to newspapers to provide them with the foreclosure information in their area. If you resort to local papers and magazines to find your real estate properties, keep in mind that competition for these properties may be quite fierce. This is because the information from these listings may have been available for a long time before you even had access to the magazine.

Along with asset managers, you may be able to uncover all types of real estate opportunities as well as lenders who may be willing to assist you in purchasing the home of your dreams, or a home that can easily be flipped for profit.

NOTE: By researching and comparing the best free foreclosure listings services in the market, you will be able to determine the one that meets your specific requirements, plus the free or cheaper options including free trials.

About the Author: Hector Milla runs the Free Home Foreclosure Listings website, where you can see a review of the top 3 free foreclosure listing websites.

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Home Foreclosure News: Homeowners Who are Late on Mortgages Decreasing

A recent survey conducted by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed that more homeowners are  keeping up with their mortgages, ie, NOT missng payments. On the face of it, this is good news on the home foreclosure front.

But if you dig a little deeper into the survey numbers, there still is lots of room for concern.

Good News Tempered with Bad on the Home Foreclosure Front

While the good news is that those who have missed one or  more payment declined, the bad news is that these figures don’t include mortgages that are already in foreclosure. And, this is where real concern lies. The report states:

. . . for both prime and subprime loans, both foreclosure starts and 90+ delinquency rates increased from last quarter.  Loans that are 90 days or more late remain the largest proportion of delinquencies with the 90+ rate still almost four times greater than the average of about 1.1 percent over the past 20 years.

What these figures highlight is that once homeowners are in trouble (eg, missing 3 or more payments), it’s harder for them to recover.

Subprime mortgages still seem to be the main culprit. These type of mortgages are the ones that started this whole foreclosure mess. Like a boomerang, they keep boucing back to be a thorn in the side of the housing market as a whole.

Read the full story on this latest home foreclosure news.

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Home Foreclosure News: Owning a Home Becoming a Lot Harder for Lots of Americans Because of the Foreclosure Crisis

According to a recent report by Bloomberg News, home ownership — the cornerstone of the American dream for many – is becoming a lot harder to achieve. And, it’s all thanks to the foreclosure crisis that’s plagued the nation since late 2007.

FICO Scores: What Yours Has to be to Qualify Now, as Opposed to Pre-Foreclosure Crisis

It used to be that if you had  a credit score of 580, you could qualify for a zero-down home loan (ie, get 100% financing which means no down payment required of any kind). I know, I was a loan officer during this time (2007).

Now, according to the report:

The FHA, which previously didn’t have minimums for FICO scores, began in October to require grades of at least 500, and more than 580 for loans with down payments of as little as 3.5 percent. Borrowers with scores between those levels must put 10 percent down. Several lenders moved minimums to about 620 at the start of 2009, the companies said then. [Source: Home Ownership Gets Tougher on Restricted FHA Mortgages]

Some homeowner advocacy groups say these new policies hurt those at the lower end of the financial spectrum unduly, because it excludes as much as 15% of potential FHA borrowers.

What Should Your FICO Score be to Qualify for a Home Loan? If You Can’t Meet Minimum Requirements Do You Deserve to Own a Home?

But on the other hand, one could argue that it’s this type of thinking that got us into trouble in the first place. If you don’t have good credit and enough financial discipline to save a 3, 5 or 10 percent down payment — do you deserve to own a home?

Your thoughts? Share them in the comments section below.

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Florida Foreclosure Law: Chief Justice Orders Foreclosure Hearings to be Open to the Public

In light of what some consider behind-the-scenes shenanigans during the foreclosure process, a Florida judge has ordered that foreclosure proceedings be open to the public.

Considering the number of foreclosures in the state, and the purported amount of fraud, transparency is needed.

Where Florida Ranks in Foreclosures

The state ranks second in the nation, behind Nevada, in foreclosures. The state has been particularly hard hit, with 1 in every 155 homeowners receiving a foreclosure filing notice last month. This is 2.5 times the national average, according to RealtyTrac, a foreclosure listing firm.

Read full story: Fla. Chief Justice says Foreclosures Must be Open, Miami Herald online.

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Are Las Vegas Foreclosures A Smart Investment Strategy?

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Are Las Vegas Foreclosures A Smart Investment Strategy?

In Las Vegas, the term foreclosure is practically synonymous with investing. The reality is that buying foreclosures in this town isn’t always the smartest investment strategy. So, how can you be sure that you’re making an wise long term investment, and not just digging yourself into a financial hole?

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Answering that question requires a clear and simple definition of what a smart investment strategy is. While this definition is sure to vary greatly among individuals, most people would agree that a smart investment has the following two traits:

  • high return on investment
  • a backup plan

Finding these two aspects together in Las Vegas is my no means guaranteed. Nevada boasts some of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation – - for that reason, it’s essential that you assay your investment(s) wisely. Let’s take a closer look at foreclosures in Las Vegas and see how they fair.

Are The Profit Margins High Enough?

Conservative estimates put typical return of investment, or ROI, at approximately 8.5 percent. While I could certainly tell you that’s a laudable return, it probably doesn’t tell you a whole lot about whether that’s a smart choice. You need something to compare it to.

So, what does that figure actually mean? Well, the odds of winning a game in one of the town’s casinos is less than half of one percent. Whereas the average ROI in a prominent stock like Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVSC) is sitting at -.17 percent for this year (ouch!).

Figures for ROI are slightly higher (13-14%) in rural areas like Wisconsin and Ohio; however the number of foreclosures are far to low to provide an adequate level of security for the average investor. At the end of the day, ROI doesn’t mean much if you’re going to have to wait 10yrs before you can see it!

On top of that, new home sales in Las Vegas are very weak right now. According to local realtors, the cost of materials and labor are so low that often times, you couldn’t build the house yourself for what they’re selling for. The same forces driving down costs for new homes also mean that it will be much less expensive for you to rehab a foreclosure.

At this point, it should be pretty clear that your profit margins and returns are enough to partially qualify Las Vegas foreclosures as a smart investment. But what about the other trait?

Will You Have A Contingency Plan If Things Don’t Turn Out?

As mentioned earlier, having a backup plan is key to making a smart investment and this is especially true in Las Vegas. Many investors are drawn to foreclosures because the intent is to resell immediately, but the high rate of foreclosures in Nevada threaten to slow down rapid turn around.

However, the good news is that if you can’t sell right away, there’s a larger pool of renters in this town than any other. This is largely due to the fact that today’s numerous foreclosed home owners will be converted to renters for at least the next 2-5 years. Even if you hadn’t initially considered turning your foreclosure buy into a rental property, this may be a viable plan “B” for you down the road.

Keep in mind, too, that in 2-5 years, foreclosed home owners will be in a better financial position to once again buy real estate.

Another interesting thing to consider is the high rate of growth in southern Nevada. According to analysts employment rates are expected to increase within the next 3-7 years, and total growth is expected to reach 49% by the end of 2028. Both statistics indicate you will have the ability to change the scope of you initial investment from either selling or renting, for many years to come.

In Summary

The bottom line is this: just because you buy a foreclosure property in Las Vegas, that doesn’t make it a smart investment. A smart investment needs to have a good ROI, and leaves room for you consider alternative strategies in the future. Fortunately, average home sales and renter/buyer pools make Las Vegas an ideal place for smart investment strategies!

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About the Author: Jessica E. Bitts has been in the real estate industry for nearly a decade. She’s written tons of articles designed for the first time home buyer, especially those interested in Las Vegas foreclosures. You can find more tips and advice on Las Vegas home foreclosures by visiting her website.

Florida Foreclosure Lawyer Making a Mint: One Fl Attorney says, “Murderers get more due process than homeowners being foreclosed upon”

Florida Foreclosure Attorney Living the High Life

Waterfront mansions, BMW’s, high-rise condos and yachts . . . that’s the life one Florida foreclosure attorney is living — thanks in part to what some say are ill-gotten gains made possible by the foreclosure crisis.

Attorney David J. Stern, a Florida foreclosure attorney located in Plantation, has achieved the American dream — and it’s all due to the mortgage meltdown. His firm has quadrupled in size – going from a none-too-shabby 250 employees to over 1,100 employees in just two years, processing foreclosures for some of the country’s largest lenders.

That in and of itself is not a story. After all, it’s the American dream. If you work hard, you deserve the fruits of your labor.

But many are crying foul, saying that Mr. Stern’s firm has been playing fast and loose with Florida foreclosure laws — having assistants sign names to legal documents, pushing documents through without due process, etc.

So outrageous are some of the wrongdoings the firm is accused of, that it prompted Florida foreclosure defense attorney Michael Wrubel to state:

“I’ve represented murderers where I’ve gotten more due process than in foreclosure cases.”

Read more of how this Florida foreclosure attorney is raking in the profits thanks to this housing mess.

Think it’s just good ole American capitalism at work? Is it fair to homeowners? Think this foreclosure law firm is alone? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Celebrity Home Foreclosure News: West Wing & Thirtysomething star Timothy Busfield May Lose Home in January

Home foreclosures are limited to ordinary Americans. According to a post in The Daily Mail, a UK publication, West Wing star Timothy Busfield may lose his home come January. Not exactly the way one wants to kick off the holiday season.

Busfield also starred in the popular 80s series, Thirtysomething.

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The report cites a possible reason for the Emmy award-winning actor’s troubles — a divorce a couple of years ago. Also it appears that work has been slow for the seasoned actor.

While it’s sad to hear, it just illustrates how widespread the home foreclosure crisis is. No one, even the purported rich, are exempt from the harsh realities of these trying economic times.

Get the full report in: Going bust: West Wing and Thirtysomething star Timothy Busfield may lose his house.

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Las Vegas Foreclosures: More than 80% of State’s Homeowners are Underwater

According to a recent report on the Las Vegas Sun website, more than 80% of the state’s homeowners are underwater on their homes. And, it’s not looking like it’s going to get better soon.

 

What Exactly Does It Mean to be “Underwater?”

 

To put it simply, it means that a homeowner owes more on the home than it’s worth (than it is appraised at).

 

How Do Las Vegas Foreclosures Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

Overall Home Sales: In Las Vegas foreclosures sales were more than double (much more) than those in the rest of the country, ie: 47% of all home sales in September were foreclosures in Las Vegals. Nationally, foreclosures made up 20% of all sales.

Homes Sold for a Loss: Here again, Las Vegas numbers were way higher than the nation as a whole, eg, in September, 39% of homes sold in the city sold for a loss. Nationally, 27 percent of the homes sold during the same time period sold for a loss.

Get the full report from the Las Vegas Sun at Report: 80 percent of Las Vegas homeowners underwater on mortgage.

 

These numbers help to shed light on why so many residents are leaving, as discuss in this post on how foreclosures in Las Vegas are affecting the state’s overall population.

 

According to the report:

The length and depth of the current housing recession is rivaling the Great Depression’s real estate downturn and with encouraging signs fading, will easily eclipse it in the coming months.

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Las Vegas Foreclosures: City Granted $20.6 Million by Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Plan

If you’re looking for foreclosure jobs in Las Vegas, the money is there. The city was granted $20.6 million of the $3.92 billion the federal government provided under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (HERA) to help state and local municipalities redevelop areas where abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties are.

 

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P.S.: It’s So Easy to Register with Your Local Housing Authority

We’ve done all the work for you. Learn exactly what you need to know to register with your local housing authority to get foreclosure cleaning jobs.

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Las Vegas Foreclosures Causing a Decrease in the State’s Overall Population

The foreclosures in Las Vegas are some of the highest in the country. And, it seems that it’s leading to a mass exodus of citizens.

 

According an article on the popular Las Vegas news site, The Reno Gazette-Journal, the population has dropped by 70,000 residents since 2009. And, it’s in part due to “. . .  nearly four years of recession that have resulted in job losses and home foreclosures.”

 

Read more on how Las Vegas Foreclosures are leading to a decrease in the state’s overall population.

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