The latest media reports are projecting a second tidal wave of foreclosures to hit in late 2009 or early 2010 as unemployment remains high, home prices continue to fall and banks’ self-imposed foreclosure moratoriums expire. Now may seem like the perfect time to find prime real estate at a bargain-basement price and buy a foreclosure. Despite the hype, nationwide, foreclosures still comprise less than 3 percent of the actual market nationwide. In reality the foreclosure market is very small. Delinquent mortgages have hit about 7 percent of total properties, which means that 93 percent are still in good standing. Although, there are still plenty of foreclosure bargains out there, no matter where you live, especially if you are patient and well-educated in your market. In order to get th...
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