How to Tell if Your Dream Home is Really a Good Deal

With the real estate market gaining solid footing across the country and interest rates holding near record lows, many consumers are taking the leap into home ownership.

RealtyTrac Names '20 Best Places to Buy Foreclosures

Most large metro markets in the U.S. saw increased foreclosure activity in 2012, according to a report from foreclosure data aggregator RealtyTrac.

RealtyTrac Names '20 Best Places to Buy Foreclosures

Most large metro markets in the U.S. saw increased foreclosure activity in 2012, according to a report from foreclosure data aggregator RealtyTrac.

RealtyTrac names '20 best places to buy foreclosures'

Most large metro markets in the U.S. saw increased foreclosure activity in 2012, according to a report from foreclosure data aggregator RealtyTrac.

Finding Distressed Listings in 2013

I presented the slideshow below at REOCON 2013 Summit in Dallas earlier this week and thought it would be beneficial for many others than those who were able to attend the show.

Why Mortgage Re-Defaults Are Still With Us

For the past two years foreclosure activity has been in decline. According to RealtyTrac, foreclosure filings fell 29 percent in 2011 and 15 percent in 2012.

REOCON 2013: An Update on Short Sale and REO Trends

The nation turned a corner since entering a foreclosure crisis more than four years ago, analysts attending the 2013 REOCON Summit & Expo said Monday.

10 States with the Most Homes in Foreclosure

Foreclosures in the U.S. are falling, data released by foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac shows. Last year, 1.8 million properties were foreclosed, down 2.7% from 2011, and down 36% from 2010.

10 States with the Most Homes in Foreclosure

Foreclosures in the U.S. are falling, data released by foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac shows. Last year, 1.8 million properties were foreclosed, down 2.7% from 2011, and down 36% from 2010.

REOCON 2013: An Update on Short Sale and REO Trends

The nation turned a corner since entering a foreclosure crisis more than four years ago, analysts attending the 2013 REOCON Summit & Expo said Monday.

REOCON 2013: An update on short sale and REO trends

The nation turned a corner since entering a foreclosure crisis more than four years ago, analysts attending the 2013 REOCON Summit & Expo said Monday.

10 states with the most homes in foreclosure

Foreclosures in the U.S. are falling, data released by foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac shows. Last year, 1.8 million properties were foreclosed, down 2.7% from 2011, and down 36% from 2010.

Survey: Real Estate Investors Optimistic About 2013

RealtyTrac surveyed more than 100 real estate investors about their outlook for real estate investing in 2013 as well as their primary investing strategies in 2012.

The Elegant Eminent Domain Solution to Negative Equity and Foreclosures

Economists and government officials alike agree that principal should be reduced when it reaches insurmountable levels.

On the Road to Homeownership: Crossing the Finish Line

Well, it was no quick sprint, that’s for sure. The escrow process from beginning to end was more like a series of marathons with some hurdles thrown in along the way for good measure.

Distress and Excess Both Evident in New York Housing

Demand is up for New York City housing, particularly from foreign buyers, but the region's housing market still must deal with a glut of stalled foreclosures before it can return to full health.

10 States With the Highest Foreclosure Rates in America

The worst of the housing downturn appears to be behind us, and while real estate markets around the country are improving, some states are still experiencing a struggle with taming foreclosures.

10 States With the Highest Foreclosure Rates in America

The worst of the housing downturn appears to be behind us, and while real estate markets around the country are improving, some states are still experiencing a struggle with taming foreclosures.

10 States With the Highest Foreclosure Rates in America

The worst of the housing downturn appears to be behind us, and while real estate markets around the country are improving, some states are still experiencing a struggle with taming foreclosures. According to RealtyTrac, the number of foreclosed prope

Foreclosure Weakness Translates to Home Price Strength

There is correlation to be found between the direction of foreclosure activity in 2012 and the strength — or lack thereof — in home price appreciation during the year.