I’ve taken a cursory look at the possibility of investing in real estate near where I live, with the intent of buying a property for rental. The numbers don’t work well in my favor. I’ve confirmed ...

When a homeowner can’t make mortgage-loan payments and the lender repossesses the property, the home becomes foreclosed and is typically available for sale soon after. Many benefits can come with ...

Every three months, 250,000 American families enter into foreclosure throughout the United States, according to data compiled from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Despite how life-altering it can be ...

Foreclosure activity in November was 21% higher than the same period last year, continuing a trend this year of rising levels of defaults, auctions and bank repossessions. Data firm ATTOM reported ...

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