Foreclosure Investing Blog Posts

Jan 19, 2024Feb 02, 2024 Anna K. Cottrell

Foreclosure Activity Increased in 2023—But What Do the Numbers Mean for Investors?

Foreclosure numbers rose steadily throughout 2023 and increased year-over-year from 2022. Now, as we enter 2024, will those numbers hold up, and what should you make of them?

Oct 26, 2023Feb 28, 2024 Emily Benda Gaylord

What is a Foreclosure? The Complete Guide

“Foreclosure” can be an ominous word in real estate, and the process can feel a little murky, since it varies from state to state. Savvy real estate investors should understand…

Jul 24, 2023Jan 08, 2024 Moriah Costa

Foreclosure Activity Continues to Steadily Increase as COVID-Era Policies End

Foreclosure activity continues to steadily increase according ATTOM's Q2 report.

Nov 20, 2020Nov 06, 2023 Anson Young

Zombie Foreclosures: The Risks and Rewards of Buying Vacant Homes

A zombie foreclosure is a home that is vacant during the pre-foreclosure process and remains vacant through foreclosure auction. Here are the pros and cons of investing in these properties.

Jun 22, 2020Jan 05, 2024 Aaron Amuchastegui

Rapid Spike in Foreclosures Right Around the Corner

With so much confusion surrounding foreclosure sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic, auctions that did take place were a mess. But now that states are starting to open back up, incredible…

Jul 03, 2019Oct 13, 2023 Brandon Turner

How to Buy a Foreclosed Home: Guide for Finding Deals

Looking to land a deal with a foreclosed house? Before you start looking, read this guide to understand where to find the best foreclosures, how to make offers (and not…

Mar 21, 2013Jun 18, 2024 Tracy Royce

Short Sale Vs Foreclosure

As Investors and Buyers, coming to the aid of a distressed Seller is what we’re supposed to be highly skilled at. Depending on their situation, and the condition of the…

Jul 13, 2012Feb 19, 2024 McKellar Newsom

8 Tips for Bidding on and Buying REOs

Many people visit Jamaica to see waterfalls, parrot fish and nude beaches. But the Jamaican scene that investors enjoy is the bustling marketplace where people are passionate about buying and…

Oct 05, 2009Feb 15, 2024 Winston Westbrook

Top 20 tips for making offers on Freddie Mac/Home Steps REO properties

In today's challenging real estate market where 30 offers on homes out here in Victorville, CA is the norm, (and I'm sure the same applies all over the United States)…

Aug 13, 2009Jun 18, 2024 Stephani Davis

Five Ways to Make Your REO Offers Irresistible to the Bank

It’s no secret that there are some great deals available on the mls right now in the form of REOs and short sales. I’ve been wholesaling REOs off of the…

Mar 01, 2008Feb 07, 2024 Milton B. Yates

Buying "Subject to" Existing Financing – Subject to Foreclosure

The real estate investing craze that falls just behind the business of buying directly from the bank with Short Sales or REOs is buying “subject to.” This non-traditional method is…

Sep 10, 2007Feb 06, 2024 Jim Watkins

Pre-Foreclosures: You have 3 shots

First off, let me clear up one thing that continues to confuse the masses… There is a difference between “Pre-Foreclosure” and “Foreclosure.” I am sure all of you have seen…

Jul 14, 2007Feb 06, 2024 Joshua Dorkin

Making Offers on REO – Real Estate Owned – Foreclosure Properties

A new member to our real estate forums recently inquired about putting offers in on REO (Real Estate Owned) Properties. The property he was looking at was listed with an…