Real Estate Articles

RealtyTrac's new "Unique Address" measurement shows more than 573,000 properties in some stage of foreclosure during the first six months of 2007. Trends point to 65% increase in foreclosures over 2006 by year end.

Current and future investors to learn tips and strategies from experts during semi-monthly interactive online sessions at Foreclosure.com.

Nevada, California, and Colorado lead the nation in foreclosures. In June, 2007, there was one foreclosure filing for every 704 households in the United States.

National Assn. of REALTORS® steps up efforts to work with regulators, educate public to stem lending practices that lead to high foreclosure rates.

NeighborWorks America and the Ad Council have designed a public awareness campaign to help homeowners prevent foreclosure.

The national foreclosure rate is one foreclosure filing for every 656 U.S. households, according to a report from RealtyTrac. Nevada, California, Colorado lead the pack.

Creditors and agencies have failed to offer flexible and innovative programs that present real choices to those receiving counseling, according to a report bfom the National Consumer Law Center.

RealtyTrac now offers nearly 2 million flyover photos of foreclosure properties nationwide, offers prospective purchasers chance to see what a property looks like before proceeding to a sale.

NeighborWorks® America urges struggling homeowners to call for help during National Homeownership Month. The earlier the call, the better the chance for success in escaping foreclosure.

Real estate leaders, lenders, mortgage insurance exces, and secondary mortgage pros have pooled their resources to develop educational and counseling standards to help consumers avoid foreclosure.