I’m know you’re in tune to the worries of recession and the real estate crisis going on in the US. This has caused a flooding of foreclosures that is surpassing previous highs. Although you still see older foreclosed homes in run down areas, what’s different during this crisis is the quality of forclosed homes and neighborhoods they reside have drastically improved. Even some of the nice estates in wealthy neighborhoods can be found at government auctions for prices much lower than market value.

There are some great values out there but in order to take advantage of them you should first be aware of both the advantages and disadvantages of buying a foreclosed home at a government auction versus the conventional method using a realtor. Read the rest of this entry »

Seized and abandoned properties as well as government surpluses are offered to the public through government auctions. There are many government auctions being held across the country every single week. The deals you’ll find here are unprecedented and could be used for personal investing or to start a business.

Government surplus items sold at auctions come from all levels of government. Sometimes the government will purchase too much equipment and they will liquidate the excess at the auctions. Read the rest of this entry »

How would you like to receive great deals on a new vehicle, house, jewellery, furniture, or electronics? You can find good deals on all of them if you participate in government auctions! Due to foreclosures, repossessions, and surpluses, the government will often offer bidding on these items at government auctions.

Imagine how nice it would be to purchase a decent car for as low as $100! Due to the current housing crisis in the United States, more homes than ever are being sold for very low prices at government auctions. Just think for a moment; your dream home could be being sold at a government auction right this minute for as low as 90% off its original price! If you’re a small business owner, you can find many office supplies at government auctions as well. You can even earn money yourself by purchasing these items at amazingly low prices and selling them for more! Read the rest of this entry »

by Doug Smith

How would you like to buy a car, truck, or SUV for only 10% of its original worth?  How about a house?  Or perhaps jewellery?  Does it sound too good to be true?  Well, this time, it is true!  Government auctions provide excellent deals and savings on vehicles, electronics, homes, jewellery, and other expensive items that are obtained through foreclosures, repossessions, and seizures. Read the rest of this entry »

Pre-foreclosures properties are homes that are about to go into foreclosure. Some of the best real estate deals are made this way, before they hit the mainstream foreclosure market. Negotiations are usually with the owner directly, who would like to work out a deal before the bank forces them to leave the property.

Pre-foreclosures properties are increasing in numbers every day. Real estate agents understand that investing in pre-foreclosure homes is definitely one of best ways to secure a profit. The timing couldn’t be better then now to get involved in the real estate game because of the sub-prime crisis and other external difficulties facing home owners today. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m sure everyone knows by now about the real estate crisis going on all across the United States. Bank foreclosures and pre-foreclosures are at record highs and both the home owners and banks are in trouble because of it. It’s a material tragedy that many people, most with good intentions, could lose their houses. Some homeowners face bank foreclosure just after missing one or two payments. It’s the reverse side of the American Dream. Read the rest of this entry »

The government offers many surplus items as well as abandoned and seized properties at government auctions. The bidding starts low and there isn’ any reserve.  Government and police auctions are being held regularly in every state and province.

The abandoned and seized properties offered at government auctions come from many sources including indicted criminals, foreclosures and deaths.  After checking to make sure that an abandoned property doesn’t have any other living inheritors, the government will officially declare them “abandoned”.  Read the rest of this entry »

by Doug Smith

Seized property offered through government auctions and police auctions are a bargain hunters dream. The wide range of new and used merchandise sold is astounding, and the prices are as low as 10% of market value!

What is seized property? Most states have “seizure laws” in place.  These laws allow law enforcement agencies to seize property that was used to commit a crime, such as a car or truck used to transport stolen goods or illegal drugs, as well as any real property that was bought with money acquired from the commission of a crime.

If a criminal uses the money he acquires from his crime to buy a car, truck, boat, even a house, they fall under the “seizure law” and will be confiscated.  Jewelry, computers, cameras, art all can be seized. Read the rest of this entry »