en-us http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/ HomeAuctionExpo.com RSS blog featuring articles & information on real estate bank owned home auctions http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/HomeBuyerTaxCreditExtendedUntilApril2010/blogpost16545 The federal tax credit has been extended to April, 2010, including an expanded benefit to existing home owners who sell their homes and then repurchase a new primary residence valued at $800,000 or less. This could be the perfect opportunity for buyers who wanted to cash in on home auction bargains but were fearful of lower resales on their existing homes. Home Auction Expo 2009-12-10 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/57000ForeclosuresRemainInCaliforniaLendersSchedulingMoreHomeAuctions/blogpost16538 The Southern California foreclosures market may be shifting, with fewer homes entering foreclosure than in previous quarters. However there are still 57,000 existing foreclosures statewide that need to be sold, and lenders are looking at foreclosed home auctions as a major tool to sell large numbers of foreclosures in a short amount of time. Home Auction Expo 2009-12-3 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/SouthernCaliforniaForeclosuresStillTheBulkOfHomeSales/blogpost16537 Southern California foreclosures still account for the bulk of area homes sales and lenders are finding real estate auctions the fastest and most efficient method of clearing their books of REO properties. Buying a home at auction requires a little prep work, however and the experts at homeauctionexpo.com share their insight on how to find the best auction properties. Home Auction Expo 2009-11-27 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/LendersUsingForeclosedHomeAuctionsAsTopSellingTool/blogpost15220 Foreclosed home auctions are becoming the hottest place to buy Southern California foreclosures, as banks are stepping back from multiple offers and finding the ease of real estate auctions more to their liking. Homeauctionexpo.com points out the benefits of shopping the foreclosures auctions. Home Auction Expo 2009-10-12 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/ForeclosedHomeAuctionsPerfectForBuyingVacationProperty/blogpost14633 Foreclosed home auctions are not just for buyers looking for single family homes or investment property. Many smart buyers are finding real estate auctions are the perfect place to find affordable luxury when it comes to buying a second home or vacation destination. The team homeauctionexpo.com explains where the bargains are. Home Auction Expo 2009-9-23 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/HowToWeighFixUpCostsAtForeclosedHomeAuctions/blogpost14353 Foreclosed home auctions often list houses in need of more than just a little TLC. The experts at homeauctionexpo.com explain how to tell if a house is worth the minimum auction price and where to turn for help when making the decision to buy bank homes at auction. Home Auction Expo 2009-9-16 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/ForeclosedHomeAuctionsRemainPopularDespiteFewerForeclosures/blogpost14083 August foreclosures have slowed and buyers are finding increased competition for Southern California bank homes on the open market. Lenders are turning to foreclosed home auctions increasingly as a way to drop hundreds of properties from their real estate owned portfolios, without having to respond to buyers’ requests for home improvement. The team at homeauctionexpo.com explains why auctions remain so popular. Home Auction Expo 2009-9-10 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/InterestRatesAffectForeclosureAuctions/blogpost13807 Buyers at foreclosed home auctions have the choice of all cash purchases or auction approved lender financing. The experts at homeauctionexpo.com report on today’s interest rates for buyers looking for foreclosure bargains at real estate auctions. Home Auction Expo 2009-9-8 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/RealEstateAuctionsBecomingTopChoiceToSellForeclosures/blogpost13521 Real estate auctions are no longer the sales venue of last resort among foreclosed homes, with real estate agents and sellers alike suggesting up front an auction might net the fastest sale. The team at homeauctionexpo.com explains why auctions are becoming more popular when it comes to selling Southern California bank homes. Home Auction Expo 2009-8-27 http://www.homeauctionexpo.com/MoreCaliforniaForeclosuresBeingSoldAtAuctionAtTrusteesSales/blogpost12948 More investors and cash buyers are finding foreclosures bargains on the courthouse steps at Trustees Sales and foreclosed home auctions. Here are the steps to finding the best California foreclosures in the most sought after neighborhoods. Home Auction Expo 2009-8-20