How to Find Local Foreclosed or Foreclosure Real Estate Properties

By Limowreck

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Looking for inexpensive foreclosed home real estate listings? Here's a guide to some of the best free foreclosure search engines and listings online. Find local foreclosure bargains FREE.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet
Step1
FANNIE MAE OWNED PROPERTY SEARCH

Direct Link Listed in "Resources" below article ~ This search engine is Fannie Mae's own guide to local foreclosure listings. The search can be narrowed by location, price range, and property type. The listings can be sorted by location, type, or price. Access their site by clicking the link in the resources listed below this article, or copy and paste the following address into your internet browser's URL bar: http://www.fanniemae.com/reoSearchApplication/fanniemae/reoSearch.jsp
Step2
HUD HOMES

Direct Link Listed in "Resources" below article ~ Not a search engine, but a listing of HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) owned homes currently for sale. Sort to your location, but following links. Access their site by clicking the link in the resources listed below this article, or copy and paste the following address into your internet browser's URL bar: http://www.hud.gov/homes/index.cfm
Step3
IRS REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTIES SALES

Direct Link Listed in "Resources" below article ~ This website lists all IRS-owned homes for sale. It also lists jewelry, vehicles and other property for sale by the IRS. Property is listed by type, with location displayed. Access their site by clicking the link in the resources listed below this article, or copy and paste the following address into your internet browser's URL bar: http://www.treas.gov/auctions/irs/

Tips & Warnings

  • Listing change often, so check each site regularly.
  • Foreclosure auctions are generally as is/where is transactions. No assurance is given about the quality of the item for sale. No refund is given for dissatisfaction.

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GoHUD

GoHUD said

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on 10/8/2008 The best source for finding a HUD home is on www.GoHUD.com you can register FREE and you will be able to map the homes and see property inspection reports of the homes. It’s a national search, with the advanced search you can search the nation for homes below a $ amount. They can also help you find a HUD approved Realtor and Lender!

mattlee

mattlee said

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on 7/11/2008 very informative -thanks

sexychef

sexychef said

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on 7/9/2008 It certainly is a buyers market. *

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on 7/8/2008 I know a lot of people making a killing in real estate now. No, I am not one of them, but wish I was. Great article.

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on 7/8/2008 I know a lot of people making a killing in real estate now. No, I am not one of them, but wish I was. Great article.

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