Foreclosures On Home Data - Make Your Decision Easier
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Understanding Foreclosure Trends: Making Informed Decisions
The latest insights from The Atlantic reveal that the U.S. foreclosure market is on track to see repossessed homes hit the one million mark by the end of 2010. The states most affected include Nevada, California, Florida, and Arizona.
Currently, around one in 138 households faces foreclosure as job losses and unemployment persist. Many homeowners can't refinance because their homes are worth less than their mortgage balances. Despite government efforts, which helped over 200,000 borrowers (just over 20% of those struggling) modify their loans, the impact remains limited.
What’s Driving Foreclosures?
A recent poll by RealtyTrac and Trulia.com indicates that unemployment, rather than subprime mortgage products, is the primary driver of current foreclosures. Unemployed borrowers now represent about 20% of U.S. mortgages. Interestingly, only about 1% of respondents would choose to walk away from their homes. However, some homeowners opt for strategic default, leaving their properties despite being able to afford payments.
The Market for Foreclosed Homes
The abundance of foreclosures has not been matched by buyer demand. Even financially capable buyers are cautious. Meanwhile, the construction sector, hit hard by the housing downturn, could benefit from renovations. Over 90% of respondents expressed willingness to invest in repairs and improvements on foreclosed properties, offering hope to the industry.
RealtyTrac’s Senior Vice President, Rick Sharga, highlights the issue of "shadow inventory" ?" foreclosures that banks hold back from the market to prevent further price drops. This hidden inventory is nearly three times larger than what is visible on the market.
The Road Ahead
What does this mean for the future? Sharga asserts that foreclosures will peak again in 2011 and may not normalize until two years later. House prices are expected to see minimal growth, if any, over the next few years. This landscape underscores the importance of informed decision-making in real estate investments.
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