The turmoil in the US housing market has been punctuated with a wave of residential foreclosures. With sellers looking to offload foreclosed properties, often at a loss, the discounted prices have been identified as potentially profitable investments by speculators betting on a housing rebound. But across the country, where are the best opportunities?
According to analysis recently compiled by real estate website Zillow.com , some cities around the US offer significantly better prices for foreclosed homes than others. By comparing the median price of a foreclosed home to the median price of a non-foreclosed home, Zillow calculated the cities with the largest average discount when purchasing a residential property under foreclosure.
So, what are the best cities to buy a foreclosed home? The results may surprise you. Click ahead for the list!
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