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In recent years, foreclosed homes have gained popularity among buyers looking for more affordable entry points into the real estate market. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or just ...

What is a foreclosure? When a homeowner doesn't pay their mortgage for an extended period of time, a lender will take possession of the home—which means the current owner must move out. Foreclosure is ...

U.S. foreclosure activity climbed on an annual basis for the 11th consecutive month in January 2026, underscoring mounting strain in pockets of the housing market even as overall distress levels ...

With home prices near all-time highs, many would-be buyers have been priced out of the market. For them and anyone else looking for a potential bargain, a foreclosed home could be the solution. For ...

Florida, South Carolina, Illinois, and Delaware top the list of states with the most foreclosure activity, which includes default notices, scheduled auctions, and bank repossessions, according to a ...