Distressed Sales Continue to Fall, Confirm Market StrengthBy Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Mortgages with unrealistic underwriting standards and high levels of unemployment were major factors in causing an increase in delinquent mortgages and subsequent foreclosures. However, sales of distressed property continue to decline—from a high nationally of 49 percent in March of 2009 to 15 percent in July 2012. Here's why.Please login to continue reading, or follow the link in your e-Newsletter. Signup for a free trial! |