Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager. His work covers operations, marketing, sustainable business and personal finance, as well as many of his personal passions, ...

It's harsh but true: You can benefit from others' misfortune. The rise in foreclosures means that those in the market to buy a home can find great deals on houses that have been reclaimed by lenders.

If you remember the turmoil of the global financial crisis, hearing that foreclosure activity is up might make your knees ...

As if the housing market wasn’t scary enough, the record-setting surge in foreclosures could be distorting some of the closely watched housing data used to gauge the market’s health. The foreclosure ...

Buying a foreclosure can be a lucrative investment. Finding a foreclosure before anyone else - or a "pre-foreclosure" that allows you to be the only person negotiating with a motivated seller - can ...