Gainesville FL Real Estate Blog

Alachua County foreclosure homes continued to rise during July with 255 new foreclosures for a total of 1,303 foreclosed homes, according to RealtyTrac.com. The average foreclosure sales price was $129,625 compared to an average sales price of $162,249, a difference of $35,564. 1 in every 9,536
housing units received a foreclosure filing in July 2009

Alachua County Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index

Alachua County foreclosures remained steady in July while home appreciation declined slightly.

Alachua County foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or repossession notice – each month. Home price appreciation is based on month-over-month percentage change of the Home Price Index. The Home Price Index is calculated from home sales records.

Alachua County Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Alachua County foreclosures are 0.06% below national statistics and 0.43% below state figures.

Alachua County Foreclosure Activity by Month

The high auction and pre-foreclosure numbers indicate we will see high foreclosure rates in the coming months.

Are you or someone you know behind on your mortgage payments and facing a Alachua County foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Give me a call for a private consultation.