10 States Where You Can Get Incredible Deals On Foreclosed Homes

In its latest report, RealtyTrac identified the 10 states that offer the highest foreclosure savings. These savings were measured by average sales prices versus average foreclosure sales price.

Foreclosure Activity Edges Higher in January

Banks took back more U.S. homes in January than in the previous month, the latest sign that foreclosures are accelerating after slowing sharply last year while lenders sorted out foreclosure-abuse claims.

Foreclosure Activity Edges Higher in January

Banks took back more U.S. homes in January than in the previous month, the latest sign that foreclosures are accelerating after slowing sharply last year while lenders sorted out foreclosure-abuse claims.

Foreclosures to Continue Uptrend

Almost a week after the settlement was signed between 49 states and five major mortgage servicers, RealtyTrac, the leading online marketplace of foreclosure properties, released its January report.

Huge Foreclosure Spikes in Some States

Foreclosure activity increased by 3% in January, with certain states experiencing a sharp increase in default notices, according to RealtyTrac.

10 States Where You Can Get Incredible Deals On Foreclosed Homes

In its latest report, RealtyTrac identified the 10 states that offer the highest foreclosure savings. These savings were measured by average sales prices versus average foreclosure sales price.

Foreclosures Climb in Florida, Illinois as Lenders Resume Home Seizures

Foreclosure filings rose for the first time in more than a year in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois as lenders resumed property seizures after a probe of documentation, according to RealtyTrac Inc.

Top 10 US Foreclosure Hotspots: 9 in California

Foreclosure activity was down on an annual basis for the 16th month in January, but there are signs that activity is picking up in some states, according to RealtyTrac.

January Rise in Foreclosures Portends 2012 Trend

Foreclosure filings ticked up 3 percent in January, as the foreclosure logjam triggered by government investigations over foreclosure abuses continued to untangle.

Foreclosures Climb in Florida, Illinois as Lenders Resume Home Seizures

Foreclosure filings rose for the first time in more than a year in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Illinois as lenders resumed property seizures after a probe of documentation, according to RealtyTrac Inc.

January Rise in Foreclosures Portends 2012 Trend

Foreclosure filings ticked up 3 percent in January, as the foreclosure logjam triggered by government investigations over foreclosure abuses continued to untangle.

Top 10 US Foreclosure Hotspots: 9 in California

Foreclosure activity was down on an annual basis for the 16th month in January, but there are signs that activity is picking up in some states, according to RealtyTrac.

Slideshow: 2012 Foreclosure Market Outlook

This presentation outlines where foreclosures have been over the past five years -- 8.2 million foreclosure starts and 4 million completed foreclosures (REO) -- and what to expect in the next two years.

Slideshow: 2012 Foreclosure Market Outlook

This presentation outlines where foreclosures have been over the past five years -- 8.2 million foreclosure starts and 4 million completed foreclosures (REO) -- and what to expect in the next two years.

Moral Hazard, Other Minefields Lurk in Mortgage Settlement

A close look at the details of the settlement suggests that billions of dollars will flow back to selected borrowers — but not all borrowers. Here are big questions raised by the agreement.

Moral Hazard, Other Minefields Lurk in Mortgage Settlement

A close look at the details of the settlement suggests that billions of dollars will flow back to selected borrowers — but not all borrowers. Here are big questions raised by the agreement.

Moral Hazard, Other Minefields Lurk in Mortgage Settlement

A close look at the details of the settlement suggests that billions of dollars will flow back to selected borrowers — but not all borrowers. Here are big questions raised by the agreement.

Foreclosure Settlement Helps Lift Foreclosure Millstone Dragging Down Housing Market

A long-awaited landmark multi-billion settlement to address foreclosure abuses by lenders announced today will help lift the foreclosure millstone that has been dragging down the housing market.

Foreclosure Settlement Helps Lift Foreclosure Millstone Dragging Down Housing Market

A long-awaited landmark multi-billion settlement to address foreclosure abuses by lenders announced today will help lift the foreclosure millstone that has been dragging down the housing market.

How to Beat the Competition and Buy a Foreclosure

Any good agent can direct clients to bank-owned homes. Buyers who want to do their own research beforehand can visit websites such as RealtyTrac.com, which gives consumers a free, seven-day trial. After that, there's a $49.95 monthly fee to search fo