Tag Archives: Distressed

With more distressed sales impacted by foreclosure moratoriums and forbearances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are going digital at an accelerated rate.

With the economy and housing market in a period of unpredictable change, what lies ahead for the foreclosure auction sector? Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the April issue of DS News

Despite significant decreases in abandoned properties in recent years, local real estate experts state that San Francisco’s zombie homes are likely to never go away.

With inventory dropping, including the distressed sale inventory, investors are moving to built-for-rent sales. A recent report noted that more and more investors are building rental homes themselves to make up for the gaps. Putting the blame on tight mortgage standards and rising prices, many younger buyers are holding off on buying a home, and investors are cashing in on the desire for detached-homes without the down payment.