Thanks for the link. In relation to foreclosure and  if you're looking for a house on the seriously cheap, look for foreclosure auctions.  Foreclosure auctions are a great way to get foreclosed homes for sale and for not very much at all.  The economy has made real estate a horror show, but if you have the credit or the cash, you can find a great deal with the foreclosure housing market, as banks are looking for a way to divest property for cash.  Areas with higher rates of foreclosure, such as California, are a good place for foreclosure auctions or debt consolidation if you want to move to a cheaper home.