Foreclosed homes can seem like a great opportunity to save money on a home purchase, but be sure to investigate so you understand the risks. There are a few different ways to purchase a foreclosed ...

If you're searching for a house to buy-- and you're looking for a deal -- a foreclosure may be an enticing option. Foreclosed properties, which have been taken back by a lender after the homeowners ...

If your business has real property that is in foreclosure, generally accepted accounting principles, often called GAAP, require that these assets be disclosed separately in your accounting records.

There is great potential, but it takes great effort to cash in Robert Stammer, CFA, is the former director of investor engagement at CFA Institute and writes on thought leadership in the investment ...

Foreclosures occur when a lender takes back a property from an owner who has defaulted on their mortgage payments. Buying a foreclosed home can offer good value, but it also comes with a complicated ...

Foreclosed home are usually sold "as-is," meaning the foreclosing institution won't make major repairs. What they will do is hire a contractor to clean the house and make it presentable, and that ...

If you know what to do, you could end up with a good deal Sarah Chandler is a long-time contributing author to several Lonely Planet titles. She is also a speaker and communications consultant.

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 ...

Citibank was fined $30 million by federal banking regulators after an investigation found that the bank was not selling foreclosed homes back into the market fast enough. The Office of the Comptroller ...