Archive for August, 2007

Colorado Bank Foreclosures Rate takes Second Place

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

When the national bank foreclosures rate soared, Colorado was among the states who contributed greatly to the growing inventory of real estate foreclosures. Although subprime loans were primarily to blame, many experts believed that real estate speculators played a major role in the current market condition. These speculators bailed out when home prices plummeted and interest rates soared. Last year, the large number of Colorado bank foreclosures was also attributed to factors such mortgage fraud, unemployment, inflation and mortgage products.

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Adjustable Loans Blamed for New Hampshire Foreclosures Rise

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

The market situation is almost the same everywhere. Buyers with poor credit ratings who took out adjustable rate mortgages hoped that interest rates on their loans will stay flat or even go down. They also hoped that they would also generate enough equity on their homes, in case they decide to sell. Unfortunately, the growing inventory of New Hampshire bank foreclosures shows that all these buyers’ hopes are not being fulfilled.

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The Climate is Right for Missouri Bank Foreclosures

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Although market conditions may look grim, there is no better time to purchase one of these Missouri bank foreclosures. True, the high interest rates and slow home value appreciation are causing sellers a lot of problems, but these factors also result in more golden opportunities for first-time buyers and real estate investors. With so many bank foreclosures for sale to choose from with prices that are too good to pass up, these properties will offer much return potential if you are smart enough.

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