Short Sale Process Rules Changed by GSEs

The first step to streamlining the way the government handles the short sale process was announced Tuesday in an official statement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Foreclosures Rose in Major Metro Areas

The number of foreclosures rose during the first three months of the year in more than half of the nation’s metropolitan areas, even as such activity dipped from the previous year in many of those cities, according to RealtyTrac.

10 Best Places to Buy Foreclosures in 2012, Coming in May

In the May 2012 issue of the Foreclosure News Report, we will feature the 10 best places to buy foreclosures this year.

10 Best Places to Buy Foreclosures in 2012, Coming in May

In the May 2012 issue of the Foreclosure News Report, we will feature the 10 best places to buy foreclosures this year.

Short Sales Near the Stars

There are plenty of high end foreclosures happening across the country, with foreclosure activity on properties valued at more than $2 million up more than 700 percent from 2007 to 2011.

It’s Not How Foreclosures Start, It’s How They Finish

In March, 22 states reported annual increases in foreclosure starts, while just 13 states reported annual increases in REOs. Many of the foreclosure starts will translate into completed foreclosures.

It’s Not How Foreclosures Start, It’s How They Finish

In March, 22 states reported annual increases in foreclosure starts, while just 13 states reported annual increases in REOs. Many of the foreclosure starts will translate into completed foreclosures.

Short Sales Near the Stars

There are plenty of high end foreclosures happening across the country, with foreclosure activity on properties valued at more than $2 million up more than 700 percent from 2007 to 2011.

Inside the Foreclosure Factories

In a quiet office in downtown Charlotte, N.C., dozens of Wells Fargo’s foreclosure foot soldiers sit in cubicles cranking out documents the bank relies on to seize its share of the thousands of homes lost to foreclosure every week.

Foreclosures, Bank Bailouts and the Next Foreclosure Wave

Perennially, expectations for housing’s recovery exceed reality, and this year is no different.

Inside the Foreclosure Factories

In a quiet office in downtown Charlotte, N.C., dozens of Wells Fargo’s foreclosure foot soldiers sit in cubicles cranking out documents the bank relies on to seize its share of the thousands of homes lost to foreclosure every week.

Foreclosures, Bank Bailouts and the Next Foreclosure Wave

Perennially, expectations for housing’s recovery exceed reality, and this year is no different.

Inside the Foreclosure Factories

In a quiet office in downtown Charlotte, N.C., dozens of Wells Fargo’s foreclosure foot soldiers sit in cubicles cranking out documents the bank relies on to seize its share of the thousands of homes lost to foreclosure every week.

Foreclosures, Bank Bailouts and the Next Foreclosure Wave

Perennially, expectations for housing’s recovery exceed reality, and this year is no different.

Death by Foreclosure

Last week, a Modesto, Calif., man facing foreclosure shot and killed a sheriff’s deputy and the locksmith who came to evict him from his condominium, according to the Associated Press.

Death by Foreclosure

Last week, a Modesto, Calif., man facing foreclosure shot and killed a sheriff’s deputy and the locksmith who came to evict him from his condominium, according to the Associated Press.

Death by Foreclosure

Last week, a Modesto, Calif., man facing foreclosure shot and killed a sheriff’s deputy and the locksmith who came to evict him from his condominium, according to the Associated Press.

Diary of a Rookie Real Estate Investor: From Accidental Landlord to Cash Flow Positive

I can actually say that I began my investment “career” as what’s commonly referred to in the industry as an “accidental landlord.

RealtyTrac® Acquires Homefacts®, Expanding Its Offering and Enhancing Its Value Proposition for the Real Estate Market

RealtyTrac today announced that it has acquired online data aggregator Homefacts in the company’s latest move to grow its market presence and arm homebuyers with information they need.

Diary of a Rookie Real Estate Investor: From Accidental Landlord to Cash Flow Positive

I can actually say that I began my investment “career” as what’s commonly referred to in the industry as an “accidental landlord.