I’ve taken a cursory look at the possibility of investing in real estate near where I live, with the intent of buying a property for rental. The numbers don’t work well in my favor. I’ve confirmed ...

If you’re falling behind on mortgage payments — or thinking about buying a distressed property — you may be wondering: What does pre-foreclosure mean? Simply put, pre-foreclosure is the early warning ...

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The great promise of short sales and other distressed pre-foreclosure sales as a foreclosure alternative is most fully realized in a competitive and transparent online auction marketplace, according ...

anely Sandoval’s calling to be a pre-foreclosure peacemaker started when she was in high school. “My mom and stepdad went into pre-foreclosure,” said Sandoval, a real estate agent and investor who ...

Foreclosure activity rose notably in 2025, according to the ATTOM Year-End 2025 Foreclosure Market Report, reflecting a ...