Although real estate experts expected the foreclosures rate to soar for the first half of the year, they were not prepared for the number of foreclosure filings recorded. An 86 percent increase was observed overall compared to last 2006. States that were hit hard were the same ones who have been leading the list of [...]
Who, on nearing the age when retirement is a necessity and not necessarily an option in life, doesn’t long for a change for the better? Odds are more in your favor than ever, that this year, because you have a chance to buy more property for less, you can realise a dream. My dream has [...]
Have you heard recent news information about the foreclosure surge? D-FW foreclosure postings up approx 18% Homes posted for foreclosure auction in April rose approx 18 percent in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Foreclosed homes have long established themselves as worthy investments. It is not surprising, therefore, that finding the best ones before the other buyers is quite challenging. There are actually a lot of foreclosure resources that you can tap such as classified ads, websites, Lis Pendens lists, and direct mail and even from friends and families. [...]
Last year, there were more than a million foreclosure properties. Although the number may be staggering, only a few smart investors managed to capitalize on the situation. The good news is it is not too late. You can still be among the few successful investors who gained much from investing in these foreclosure properties.
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