Foreclosures and short sales may increase significantly in 2023 in Illinois and the US. Home sales are low, and prices skyrocket as inflation takes over the nation. However, there has been an increase in home sales in the state compared to 2021. So while foreclosures and short sales are at an all-time high, these sales may tip the balance in an investor’s favor.
Housing Costs on the Rise in Illinois
Today, potential homeowners in Illinois must pay about $8,000 to secure a property. This includes $5,000 yearly for the mortgage. Skyrocketing inflation, increasing mortgage rates, and high property taxes have much to do with this and have also increased the cost of living. It is little wonder why foreclosures have more than tripled in Illinois compared to last year. Most people cannot keep up.
Amendment 1 will potentially make this dire housing and living situation worse. If it passes, it will make housing unaffordable for most people in the state. On average, they can expect to pay an additional $2,000 in property taxes in the next couple of years.
During this time, yearly property taxes have increased by more than $1,000, equal to five additional mortgage payments for Illinois residents. In total, housing costs may increase by almost $5,000 yearly for the same home you would get in 2022. This does not include maintenance and homeowner’s association charges.
Foreclosure Rates in Illinois
According to Market Watch, in metro areas, foreclosure filings increased by more than 95%, and Illinois was not the only state to go through this. New Jersey and Chicago also experienced skyrocketing filings, but California, Tennessee, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois topped the list. The rates went back to pre-pandemic levels in the first half of this year, but they may normalize by the first half of 2023.
Most foreclosure activities are based on loans delayed more than 120 days before the pandemic or already in foreclosure. Most of them were protected by the moratorium placed by the government. In other words, it was only a matter of time before foreclosure rates normalized again.
If your home or any other property is in foreclosure or at risk of a short sale, you have more options than you think. A DuPage County short sale attorney can detail them for you and provide the necessary paperwork.
Where will you and your family go if you lose your home? The pandemic has wreaked havoc on businesses leading to income loss on a massive scale. But you can still recover with help from experienced foreclosure attorneys.
Contact Covert Marrero Covert LLP for A Consultation Today!
If you have received a foreclosure notice or want to know more about short sales, contact our DuPage County short sale attorney at Covert Marrero Covert by dialing 630-717-2783. You must get legal help as soon as possible and before your debts increase. Our attorneys cover all the bases and ensure your interests are protected.
All of our consultations are strictly confidential, and the first is free of charge. If you wish, we can accommodate an off-site meeting or a meeting after hours if you are too busy during the day. Our attorneys speak various languages, so communication is not an issue. We can develop a custom strategy to help you avoid foreclosure or other positive results.
