Similar to how MLS data is slightly different from provider to provider, REO sales/auctions are the same.

As a reader recently pointed out, hotpads.com seems to be an excellent resource to get started on.

http://hotpads.com/map/cities/CA/Los_Angeles.htm#lat=34.1325240092259&lon=-118.045083045959&zoom=22&previewId=RE644476_PostletsForSale&previewType=listing&areaBorders=heatMapForclosuresPerCapita&listingTypes=foreclosure&pricingFrequency=once&loan=30,0.0642,0

http://www.foreclosure.com/state/CA.html

As you will notice, most free sites will only provide you with a street name and map of the REO. No specific address. Just head over to Redfin or ZipRealty.com to pinpoint the REO sale.

I hope this information helps.

I thought you might be the person to ask. Do you happen to know a reputable site for foreclosure listings in the LA area? Most websites have a fee, am I just not looking to the right places? Any insights would be appreciated. Thank you.

Thanks for this blog, much of reinforces how I feel about the current market. I too would like to own in Arcadia or the surrounding areas but I am not willing to put all of my money into a house to call myself a homeowner. Because until it’s paid off you don’t own it, the bank does. And for many people that is going to become very clear the next few years.

Yep, I wanted to let loose, but the reality is, Arcadia is not that big and I do want to buy a house someday so I thought it best to keep it civil.

Just curious, what was your response to that realtor’s comment? I find it very difficult to keep my mouth shut when speaking to such “androids” because you just can’t reason with unreasonable people.

Thank you for sharing your story with us here and I hope you return to share more experiences in the future.

Thank you for starting this blog. I’ve been in Arcadia since’93 and now our family has outgrown our current place but prices are still out of reach for people like us ready to moveup.

Anyway, I’ve lived here as a single person, married, and now married with kids. Shoot me an email if you need a friend to help navigate through it all.

I’m so glad I found you through LA Land. I spoke to a local real estate agent last week and he sounded like a an android when I told him that prices in Arcadia were still too way high. His response “Our office sold 46 houses last month. I appreciate your opinion but this is a very good opportunity and I get many properties that are not publically listed and could get you a good deal.” HA! Good deal for who?

Best regards to my fellow bears