Auction.com analysis shows that ‘highways and hedges’ markets have a high potential for rental returns.
Research & Analysis / November 2020
AUCTION.COM IN THE NEWS
How Holding Back Foreclosures Hurts Home Affordability
Nationwide foreclosure moratoria are needlessly holding back low-priced housing supply that would ease the home affordability challenge.
Research & Analysis / October 2020
Resurrecting Zombie Homes
The zombie foreclosure rate jumped to 3.7 percent in Q3 2020, the highest rate since Q3 2017.
Research & Analysis / October 2020
As Vacant Foreclosures Increase, so Does Buyer Interest
The recent rise in zombie foreclosures may mean community development organizations will need to shift some focus back to the vanquishing of vacant homes.
Research & Analysis / October 2020
How Local Bank-Owned Buyers Are Boosting Community Wealth Creation
Grassroots neighborhood stabilization initiatives and convenient online access to distressed inventory are helping to boost community wealth creation.
Research & Analysis / October 2020
Shadow Supply Is the Achilles’ Heel of 2020 Housing Heroics
Demand for housing is now back above pre-pandemic levels, but up to one-third of newly available housing stock is held back by foreclosure moratoria.
Research & Analysis / October 2020
Working Toward a More Diverse Industry
Mortgage servicing companies and related businesses are working hard to offer more diverse work environments. Learn more about Auction.com’s diversity efforts in the latest DS News Cover Story.
Research & Analysis / September 2020
Distressed Property Demand Accelerates in Suburban and Rural Areas
Real estate investors have quickly shifted their focus toward suburban and rural areas during COVID-19 as homebuyers and renters migrate away from densely populated cities.
Research & Analysis / September 2020
The Pandemic Amplifies Demand for Suburban Real Estate
Midsize cities, suburbs, and closer-in rural areas post strong home price appreciation in Q2, while foreclosure and REO auction sales rates rise fastest for suburban properties.
Research & Analysis / September 2020
When Not Foreclosing Causes More Damage to Neighborhoods
Allowing vacant or abandoned properties to continue through the foreclosure process is one coronavirus crisis housing policy that enjoys widespread support from a broad set of stakeholders.
Research & Analysis / August 2020