Gainesville FL Real Estate Blog

There were 1,274 Alachua County and Gainesville FL foreclosure homes in July with 225 new foreclosures, according to RealtyTrac.com. The average foreclosure sales price was $135,780 compared to an average sales price of $179,881, a $44,101 savings. 1 in every 504 housing units received a foreclosure filing in July 2010.

Alachua County & Gainesville FL Foreclosure Activity and Home Price Index

Home price appreciation remained was 0.0% in July and the number of new foreclosures totaled  225.

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 & Gainesville FL Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Alachua County foreclosures were 0.05% below national statistics and 0.39% below state figures in July.

Alachua County & Gainesville FL Foreclosure Activity by Month

The number of Bank-owned properties increased from 64 properties in June to 22 properties in July. The number of Auctions increased from 46  to 96 while Pre-foreclosure activity decreased from 171 to 107.

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