Diary of a Rookie Real Estate Investor: Time to Get Into the Game

With my background, you would have thought that I jumped into the real estate investing game a long time ago.

More Cash Flush Chinese Buyers Attracted to US Market

They can’t own property in their homeland; they can only lease it from the government. The number of millionaires there is growing and they want to invest their money somewhere other than their own country.

10 Percent Drop in Foreclosure Sales Prices Expected This Year

We may finally be seeing the fallout from the delays in the foreclosure process nationwide while the investigation into fraudulent foreclosure practices by some the nation’s largest lenders and mortgage servicers commenced.

Few Borrowers Responding to Possible Foreclosure Review

The invitations have gone out but few have stepped forward to reap the potential benefits. In the past year federal regulators have sent out millions of announcements to borrowers.

Officials Move On to the Smaller Fish

Now that Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Ally Financial and J.P. Morgan Chase have come to terms with federal and state officials over the $25 billion foreclosure settlement, those same officials are looking forward to catching some of the s

10 Percent Drop in Foreclosure Sales Prices Expected This Year

We may finally be seeing the fallout from the delays in the foreclosure process nationwide while the investigation into fraudulent foreclosure practices by some the nation’s largest lenders and mortgage servicers commenced.

More Cash Flush Chinese Buyers Attracted to US Market

They can’t own property in their homeland; they can only lease it from the government. The number of millionaires there is growing and they want to invest their money somewhere other than their own country.

Foreclosure Rentals Favor Investor Owners

Since the foreclosure meltdown began the basic policy for most lenders has been to keep foreclosed homes empty and available for resale as foreclosure listings.

Foreclosure Rentals Favor Investor Owners

Since the foreclosure meltdown began the basic policy for most lenders has been to keep foreclosed homes empty and available for resale as foreclosure listings.

14-Year-Old Girl Buys Short Sale in Florida

Unlike most teenagers, 14-year old Willow Tufano is a foreclosure landlord. She and her mother recently purchased a three-bedroom short sale in Port Charlotte, Fla., for $12,000.

Refinance Rules Relaxed

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently updated their automated underwriting systems to handle the government’s new refinance program for underwater borrowers,

New Round of Foreclosures Threatens Housing Market

The housing market is facing swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but have yet to lose their homes.

Refinance Rules Relaxed

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently updated their automated underwriting systems to handle the government’s new refinance program for underwater borrowers,

New Round of Foreclosures Threatens Housing Market

The housing market is facing swelling ranks of homeowners who are seriously delinquent but have yet to lose their homes.

14-Year-Old Girl Buys Short Sale in Florida

Unlike most teenagers, 14-year old Willow Tufano is a foreclosure landlord. She and her mother recently purchased a three-bedroom short sale in Port Charlotte, Fla., for $12,000.

Refinance Rules Relaxed

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently updated their automated underwriting systems to handle the government’s new refinance program for underwater borrowers,

Missouri Foreclosure Activity Falls in February

Foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 2,376 Missouri properties in February, a 6 percent decrease from January and 29 percent below the level reported for February 2011, according to the l

Alabama Foreclosure Activity Rises in February

Foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 1,612 Alabama properties in February, an 8 percent increase from January, but still 19 percent below the level reported for February 2011.

Michigan Foreclosure Activity Falls in February

Foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 10,467 Michigan properties in February, an 18 percent decrease from January and 25 percent below the level reported for February 2011.

Tennessee Foreclosure Activity Rises in February

Foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 3,691 Tennessee properties in February, a 75 percent increase from January and 9 percent above the level reported for February 2011, according to the