Austin Foreclosures Left in the Dust

Austin foreclosures are quickly disappearing in the rear view mirror as the city’s real estate market accelerates — powered by a strong job market and reasonable home prices.

Homeowner Bill of Rights Winding Its Way Through the System

Probably no other legislative package is more politically charged right now than California Attorney General Kamala Harris’s California Homeowner Bill of Rights.

Austin Foreclosures Left in the Dust

Austin foreclosures are quickly disappearing in the rear view mirror as the city’s real estate market accelerates — powered by a strong job market and reasonable home prices.

FHA Disputes Foreclosures Spike

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is disputing a report that foreclosure starts on mortgage loans it insured from 2007 to 2009 saw huge spikes in April, skyrocketing 73 percent from March to April.

Short Sale Bill Has Unintended Consequences

California homeowners who are considering a short sale on their underwater property thought they could rest easier after Senate Bill 458 became law last summer, but loopholes in the law are creating unintended consequences for some distressed borrowe

Democratic Districts Highest in Foreclosure Rate for 2011

Six out of the top 10 congressional districts with the highest foreclosure rates in the nation during 2011 were led by Democratic lawmakers.

FHA Disputes Foreclosures Spike

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is disputing a report that foreclosure starts on mortgage loans it insured from 2007 to 2009 saw huge spikes in April, skyrocketing 73 percent from March to April.

Short Sale Bill Has Unintended Consequences

California homeowners who are considering a short sale on their underwater property thought they could rest easier after Senate Bill 458 became law last summer, but loopholes in the law are creating unintended consequences for some distressed borrowe

Democratic Districts Highest in Foreclosure Rate for 2011

Six out of the top 10 congressional districts with the highest foreclosure rates in the nation during 2011 were led by Democratic lawmakers.

Now Is The Time To Move On Short Sales

Traditionally there have been Seven Wonders of the World, but perhaps it’s time to add an eighth: lenders have now begun to embrace the idea of pre-foreclosures short sales, which mean big discounts for homebuyers and investors who favor distressed p

Politicizing Foreclosures or Democratizing the Data

Last week, well before the dismal job numbers made the anemic recovery look even more sickly, the Obama campaign’s housing point man, Shaun Donovan, took credit for the precipitous decline in Nevada foreclosure filings.

Politicizing Foreclosures or Democratizing the Data

Last week, well before the dismal job numbers made the anemic recovery look even more sickly, the Obama campaign’s housing point man, Shaun Donovan, took credit for the precipitous decline in Nevada foreclosure filings.

Now Is The Time To Move On Short Sales

Traditionally there have been Seven Wonders of the World, but perhaps it’s time to add an eighth: lenders have now begun to embrace the idea of pre-foreclosures short sales, which mean big discounts for homebuyers and investors who favor distressed p

Sacramento Foreclosures Down But Still A Drag

It’s clear the Sacramento market is rife with much risk. I’ll let two Sacramento-area agents — both members of the RealtyTrac Agent Network — explain why in their own words.

Republican Districts Post High Foreclosure Activity Totals in 2011

Analysis of foreclosure data conducted in March 2012 for RealtyTrac’s Foreclosure News Report showed that eight out of 10 congressional districts with the highest total foreclosure activity in the nation during 2011 were represented by Republican law

Sacramento Foreclosures Down But Still A Drag

It’s clear the Sacramento market is rife with much risk. I’ll let two Sacramento-area agents — both members of the RealtyTrac Agent Network — explain why in their own words.

Republican Districts Post High Foreclosure Activity Totals in 2011

Analysis of foreclosure data conducted in March 2012 for RealtyTrac’s Foreclosure News Report showed that eight out of 10 congressional districts with the highest total foreclosure activity in the nation during 2011 were represented by Republican law

FHA Disputes Report That Foreclosure Starts Rose in April

FHA Disputes Report That Foreclosure Starts Rose in April By Clea Benson, BloombergBusinessweek, May 31, 2012 The Federal Housing Administration today disputed a report that foreclosure starts on loans it insures spiked by 74 percent from March to April...(read more)

Video: 3 Foreclosure Deals in 60 Seconds

There are primarily three opportunities to buy foreclosure homes. I was challenged to see if I could cover all three in a 60-second video. Let's just say I rose to the challenge.

REO Sales Rebounding in Some Markets

Sales of bank-owned homes — also known as REOs — decreased nationwide in the first quarter of 2012, but rebounded in some markets where lenders may finally be selling off some of their shadow REO inventory.