Real Estate Articles

Northern Arizona Blogger Ben Jones offers a wealth of information about foreclosure events in local markets throughout the United States and handy resources to tap additional information.

Federal regulators take action to stem the tide of "exploding" adjustable rate mortgages that are seen to be a major trigger in dramatically increasing foreclosure rates throughout the United States.

Consumer rights advocates and civil rights activists applaud Freddie Mac's initiatives to stem the rising tide of predatory lending and high risk lending practices.

New mapping application provides users with integrated, searchable maps, satellite and bird’s-eye photos of more than 800,000 pre-foreclosure, auction, and bank-owned homes in the United States.

RealtyTrac is beefing up its behemoth REO database with foreclosure auction listings in partnership with Williams & Williams. Buyers will have opportunities to inspect properties prior to placing bids.

Are those late-night infomercials true? Is there a fortune to be made in the foreclosure market? RealtyTrac's Rick Sharga shares the inside scoop with RealTown readers.

Saul Klein offers an overview of the foreclosure market, outlining remedies for home owners in default and opportunities on both sides of the equation.

The U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has stringent guidelines governing advertising of HUD Homes for Sale. Every broker and every agent who works in this market should be aware of these rules. Use of the word "foreclosure" in HUD Homes advertising is strictly forbidden.