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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Virginia: Foreclosed Homes Flood Auction

by Calculated Risk on 10/10/2007 04:37:00 PM

Ramsey Su reported on an auction in San Diego (see REO Auction in San Diego).

Here is a report on an auction in Virginia from the Washington Times: Foreclosed homes flood auction (hat tip X)

Auctioneer Hudson & Marshall sold nearly 240 foreclosed homes in the Washington area last weekend, making a small dent in a large backlog of homes abandoned by buyers who couldn't keep up with escalating payments.
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Many sold for 20 percent below market value. About 75 of the properties offered at auction failed to sell.
Here are a couple of recent amateur videos on auctions:

Northern Virginia Auction

San Diego Foreclosure Sale Oct 3, 2007

And check out the Vandalized REO too. WARNING: Foul language on walls.