Posts with tag auctions

Shadow Inventory Hurts Luxury Homes, Too

It will take more than three years to sell all the properties having loans that are seriously delinquent, in foreclosure or under REO, says a recent report. This shadow inventory, coupled with a lethargic buying crowd is affecting sellers -- from owners of low-end homes to luxury mansions -- who can't move their... Continue Reading »

Foreclosures Filings Drop but Still Exceed 300,000

While there was a decrease of 3 percent in the number of foreclosure filings reported in June from the previous month, and a 7 percent decrease from June 2009, the number of filings topped 300,000 for the 16th straight month. Foreclosure filings were reported on 313,841 U.S. properties in June, according to... Continue Reading »

Blue-blood Townhouse on Auction Block

With the real estate market not exactly what one would call healthy, sellers are looking for innovative ways to -- how should I put this gently? -- unload their property. Across the country, there is growing acceptance of the auction process, even among luxury developers. In Boston, for example, several high-end condos... Continue Reading »

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