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RealtyTrac's 2009 Colorado Foreclosure Report Gives Reason For Optimism
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Like real estate, it appears that foreclosure activity is a local phenomenon, too.
As reported by RealtyTrac.com, more than half of all foreclosure-related activity in 2009 came from just 4 states:
California Florida Arizona Illinois More than 1.4 million filings made in 2009 are attributed to the above states. Furthermore, each ranks in the Top 10 for 2009 Foreclosures Per Capita.
The other states are Nevada, Utah, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan and Colorado.
Versus 2008, foreclosures are up 21 percent nationwide and that's a big number, but a deeper look at RealtyTrac's annual reports reveals a more positive undertone on the housing market.
40 states fell below the national Foreclosures Per Capita average in 2009 Foreclosure activity fell on an annual basis in 10 states as compared to 2008 Colorado Foreclosures are still prevalent, though, and buying homes in foreclosure in Aurora continues to be big business.  First-time buyers, move-up buyers, and real estate investors each are bidding aggressively.
Distressed homes account for one-third of home resale activity, according to an industry trade group.
That said, buying foreclosures can be ... more

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