Job losses, foreclosed for sale prices and other downturn factors are putting more mortgages into negative equity. Analysts and economists have predicted the number of underwater borrowers to increase in 2010 and in 2011 by significant rates.
Values of homes in some areas of Washington continue to slide as bank and Fannie Mae foreclosure listings grow. Data for the 2010 second quarter showed over 4% declines in some counties.
Another large chunk of mortgages in the sub-prime sector is to see the reset of interest rates to rather higher rates in Seattle over the coming six months.
A report showed that Seattle foreclosures might have some bearing on the condition of the city's home rental market and how high it ranks among areas in terms of tenant friendliness.
The high number of distressed homes for sale has spawned a new problem in Seattle. Squatters have reportedly occupied several foreclosed mansions and staked claims on these properties.
As distressed listings and foreclosed property numbers rise, more people are renting. The trend has benefited apartment builders, including those in Seattle.
Lists of government foreclosure homes and bank owned houses are usually the focus of real estate problems. In Seattle, commercial properties are giving the home market some competition.
Condos are being converted into apartment rentals or sold off at big discounts as the still relatively high number of Seattle bank owned homes continue to push down residential prices. Condo prices are being cut down by 20 to 50 percent.
Home foreclosures by state rose again in 2010 and legislators have introduced laws to address the problem. Washington is currently considering similar laws.
The high rates of unemployment in the U.S. are reportedly putting more people at risk of having their properties end up in foreclosure residential and commercial property listing.
The lists of Freddie Mac foreclosures in Seattle and in other cities are growing, as more Freddie-backed residential mortgages continue to default. As of the end of 2009, Freddie Mac had more than 45,000 homes on its books.
Several foreclosed and bankrupt homes for sale will be auctioned off in Seattle at heavily discounted prices. The properties range from luxury houses to fixer uppers starting at less than $10,000.
Seattle foreclosure homes have been pushing down condo prices, particularly high-end condos. Condo units at the Escale and Four Seasons are being sold off at prices 20 to 50 percent below their initial prices.
Distressed foreclosure homes are expected to remain a major concern for several areas of Washington State. Analysts stated that loan delinquency has escalated.
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Distressed properties and foreclosure numbers increased in Washington State for January 2011. The trend was in contrast with nationwide numbers for the month.
Foreclosure auctions and sales of existing houses in Washington posted declines last quarter. The drop was over 20% compared with the same quarter a year ago.
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Investors and other buyers are taking advantage of lower-priced Seattle foreclosures. Homes priced above $500,000 in the past can now be bought for less. The prices of foreclosed million-dollar homes have been cut down.
The number of foreclosure rate is becoming higher. More and more people are losing their homes. Thanks to organizations like Washington ACORN, some borrowers can still opt to save their properties.
The pace of Seattle pre foreclosures slowed in February and affirmed positive prospects for the Seattle market. In King County, only 342 houses were taken back by banks as foreclosure filings plunged by 33 percent from February 2009.
Home equity levels are being dragged down by Seattle bank owned properties as prices continued to fall. Home values have fallen by 6 percent over the past year to $291,900.
Foreclosed property listing grew in the Seattle metro area in September, compared to August. The rate of increase in foreclosure filings in Seattle surpassed the nationwide rate in September.
Residential pre-foreclosure properties and non-foreclosed homes posted improved sales figures in Seattle in December. Month-over-month change was over 20%.
To avoid foreclosure and provide homeowners with options, two legislative bills were passed. The bills went through the Washington State Legislature committee.
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