How do I find a list of foreclosures in my area?

Below are eight ways to find foreclosure listings:

Foreclosure real estate agent. Find a real estate agent who specializes in foreclosed properties.
Check Zillow.
Newspaper.
Bank websites.
Government agencies.
Public records.
Do a drive-by.
Auction houses.

How many foreclosures are in Calgary?

Foreclosures have been on the rise, growing by about 25 per cent annually over each of the past two years, according to new data from the provincial government. A total of 5,746 properties were foreclosed on in the past year. Of those, 2,277 were in Calgary.

How many foreclosures are in Alberta?

The website ForeclosureSearch.ca currently lists about 620 properties in Alberta that are either in foreclosure or listed for sale by a “motivated seller,” which the site says means they are either “fixer-uppers or properties that are on the verge of foreclosure, bankruptcy divorce and so on.”

How long does foreclosure take in Alberta?

The foreclosure process can take less than three months to a year or more. There are specific steps in the process, but each situation is different. If you and the lender agree on next steps, you may not have to go to court.

Where can I find foreclosure listings in Calgary?

Find the best foreclosure homes listings for sale — bank-owned, government (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, etc.) and others — in and near the Calgary, AB area at Foreclosure.com. Get information on foreclosure homes for rent, how to buy foreclosures in Calgary, AB and much more.

How does a foreclosure sale work in Alberta?

The home must pass all health inspections set in place by Alberta Health Services before it can be lived in or resold Court and judicial sales of properties that have gone into foreclosure simply means that a judge from the Court of Queens Bench in Alberta will decide on which fair offer to accept regarding foreclosed properties.

Where to get the best deals on foreclosures?

It is not just court-sales, foreclosures and grow-op homes where you will get deals from, motivated sellers are often where the best deals are made, if you can find them. Motivated sellers often have to list their homes due to employment change, job relocation or financial reasons, just to name a few.

Are there tax liens on homes in Calgary?

There are currently 0 red-hot tax lien listings in Calgary, AB. These tax foreclosed homes are available for pennies on the dollar – as much as 75 percent off full market price (and more)! Enjoy the pride of homeownership for less than it costs to rent before it’s too late.