HGTV’s FrontDoor.com compiled two season-appropriate, and very different, lists:

Tricks

1. Every foreclosure is a bargain — Just because a house has a cheap price tag, doesn’t mean that it will be a good investment.
2. Buying a foreclosure property is like buying any other property — Foreclosure deals usually involve multiple parties and specific laws. Seek out a foreclosure expert.
3. Going into foreclosure is better than paying a mortgage you can’t afford — Foreclosure has major legal, tax and credit consequences and should be a last resort.

Treats

1. Homeownership is affordable — There really are well maintained foreclosure properties out there, some for as little as 50 percent below their market value.
2. Banks are motivated to get rid of their inventory — Banks want to get non-income-producing properties off their books as quickly as possible, which translates to competitive pricing for consumers.
3. The right foreclosure can be a good investment — Whether a foreclosure purchase is destined for renting or flipping, the right property can be profitable.

Remember you can find your treat on Foreclosure.com. Our nationwide database of more than 2 million distressed real estate listings is FREE to search for seven days. Cancel at anytime.

No tricks!

To check out the complete article head over to FrontDoor.com.

The United States Department of Commerce today issued a report, indicating that perhaps the national housing market is on the road to recovery.

For the third consecutive month single-family home sales have increased. In fact, from May to June 2009, the seasonally adjusted annual rate grew 11 percent to 384,000.

It’s the most dramatic rise in nearly a decade (Dec. 2000), according to the report. And historically low interest rates, as well as the government-sponsored $8,000 tax credit, have a lot to do with the improvement.

Of course, the new home sales figures would more than likely be significantly better if buyers/investors weren’t aggressively pursuing foreclosures and other distressed real estate deals. Remember that foreclosure-related home purchases today account for nearly half of all homes sold on the market.

It’s a staggering statistic … especially if you’re on the house hunt.

So rather than getting beat to the punch, you’re best bet is to frequently check out what’s available in your target buying area. And if you don’t have time to keep track of all the great deals that come along literally daily, then we recommend signing up to receive our FREE foreclosure email alerts.

Enjoy the selection and assortment of great real estate fortune while it lasts — it doesn’t happen very often.

It doesn’t matter where you want to settle and grow roots or invest in real estate — foreclosures are scattered throughout the United States and ripe for the picking. Finding the one that is right for you, however, is the true challenge.

Just because a property is termed a “foreclosure” doesn’t mean it’s the best deal available. On the contrary, there are some bank-owned listings out there right now that should not be considered deals because, when compared to the rest of the inventory out on the market, they simply don’t stack up.

So what makes a great real estate deal?

That important question is one that we answer in detail in our May 2009 edition of “Investment Exchange,” which we have dubbed “Prospecting for Great Deals.” Remember that “Investment Exchange” is a FREE resource that Foreclosure.com provides its site visitors.

To check out “Prospecting for Great Deals” today be sure to click here.

It sounds tired and cliché, but the tried and true adage of “location, location, location” still rings true today. Indeed, if you’re going to get into the foreclosure game, you’ve got to do your homework and buy smart.

Of course, a killer location is meaningless in terms of profit margin if you overpay. So you have to price it right and find a below-market deal, as well as finance your purchase on the cheap if and when possible.

How exactly do you do that? We tell you all about it and more in “Prospecting for Great Deals” right here.

Now more than ever, achieving the the American Dream at half the cost is a very real possibility. There has never been an easier, more exciting and lower risk time to buy. But these conditions can’t last forever … the time to act is NOW!

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The two-year anniversary of what is now your premiere resource for distressed real estate information and education, Foreclosure.com’s “Investment Exchange” newsletter, is almost here.

We’ve come a long way since our debut, which is the reason we want to reset and touch on things that you may have missed along our journey in our April 2009 edition.

Regardless of what we cover each month, whether it’s short sales or tax lien certificates or some other interesting investing method, our primary goal is to always provide you with the tools and resources you need to achieve your real estate goals, whatever those may be.

And what the all often boils down to is how to find the best real estate deals in your area. So that’s exactly what we wanted to touch on in “Investment Exchange Two-Year Review.” We’re going back to the basics!

To check out Investment Exchange Two-Year Review today be sure to click here.

Remember that “Investment Exchange” is a FREE resource that Foreclosure.com provides its site visitors. Sign up to receive the educational real estate newsletter each month at no cost right here.