Guide to Government Foreclosure Homes in the USA

Government foreclosure homes are those which are the possession of government agencies like the IRS, US Custom etc. and have come in foreclosure as they were not able to pay the required taxes, penalties, or any other sum of money which was due from the homeowners. The owner is not able to make the payment because of personal or professional problem. In a situation like this the property is confiscated by the government agency to recover the money due. Then an assessment is made and the foreclosure home is sold during an auction. It can give you a very good deal in the real estate market.

You may have seen the term HUD, when reading about government foreclosure homes. HUD is the abbreviation for the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD is the owner of homes that have gone into foreclosure. It is possible for anyone to buy a government foreclosure home, and you will be able to find some very profitable deals here.

We all find it quite surprising as to how the government owns so many homes. But the fact is that hundreds of homes which have come for foreclosed are the property of the government, and you will be able to purchase a very good home for the value of the money you spend.  The reason why government has so many foreclosure homes is not because they want to be in possession of these homes but because they have given loans to a number of people to buy houses to live in. But the sad part it, things often are not the way we want them to be … and quite a few times the homeowner is not able to pay the dues and the government has to seize the property.

It is possible to get a list of most on the government foreclosure homes on the internet. You can go through the list to see the homes which suit you and can buy it with the assistance of a real-estate office or other official agency. Some real estate agents just work on the government foreclosure homes. This list is available on your local yellow pages and then you can call them up to know who will be able to help you. You will also be able to get further idea about foreclosure homes from these people.

Surely you will like to evaluate the value of the foreclosure property and see if it gives enough value to the investment you are making. Here nothing extra has to be done as the same rules which are applicable to any other foreclosure home will be relevant for government foreclosure homes also. It is a good idea to take advice of a realtor to establish the value of the foreclosure home. They are experienced and their job is to deal with such property in that area and will be able to give you all the details. The important thing here is to be able to find a good real estate agent. You can do it through the yellow pages or search online. It will be good to meet a few of them before making a decision on whose services you will like to employ.