Foreclosed Rate In Mesa PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nathan Oulman   
Sunday, 01 August 2010 16:29
Probably not a bad time at all to buy Phoenix Foreclosure homes! The communities in the Valley still have many jobs to offer, so people are drawn there to live and raise their families. At the same time, there is an overabundance of homes that are in foreclosure, creating the perfect opportunity for many people.
by NathanOulman


Probably not a bad time at all to buy Phoenix Foreclosure homes! The communities in the Valley still have many jobs to offer, so people are drawn there to live and raise their families. At the same time, there is an overabundance of homes that are in foreclosure, creating the perfect opportunity for many people.

In the last centuries, many of the states that border Mexico have experienced a huge population shift, with cities like Phoenix emerging as one of the largest cities in the nation. Phoenix is now the fifth largest city with a population of 1.5 million in 2006. The cities continues to grow. Between 2005 and 2006, the population grew by 43,000 people. The focus of the population around the city of Phoenix, and Arizona's other large cities, is understandable, as this is a state that is home to a large amount of desert area. And, therefore, more than 75% of Arizona's residential housing market is centered in these areas as well. Recording 70% of the ever-growing number of foreclosure filings in August, Phoenix, Arizona is the county seat of Maricopa County.

The similarity that is found, when examining the Valley areas that have recorded the largest number of foreclosures, is the reputation these areas have for reasonably priced homes. Home owners who have adjustable rate mortgages have been the hardest hit, in the areas of West Phoenix, Maryvale, and Mesa, East Valley. This clustering of foreclosures will force prices down over the coming months as the pattern becomes more and more noticeable.

Is it a good time to buy? Often buyers are reluctant to venture into a cold market, awaiting the signs that prices are rebounding before making their move. Here in Phoenix, unemployment remains low and Phoenix ranks highly in percentage growth terms of jobs in the private sector, so demand for affordable rental housing is strong. Individuals who currently reside in the suburbs, will be reluctant to move from this area if they are in the process of having their homes foreclosed, as will individuals presently living in the city.

So if you are wondering if you really want to invest, you should keep in mind that you don't have to buy the foreclosure to live in yourself; you can buy it as a rental property and a source of additional income. It is expected that the for the buyer, your ultimate potential for negotiation will definitely peak this fall in Phoenix.

DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice.