
From the California Association of Realtors, “Homeowners faced with stalled appreciation, little or no equity, and subprime adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) that are resetting to higher rates are combining into something of a perfect storm. * Many subprime borrowers are barely treading water and others have precipitated a wave of foreclosures that is unlikely to ebb anytime soon. * The statistics are daunting. In April, DataQuick reported that the number of default notices (NoDs) sent to California homeowners last quarter increased to its highest level in almost 10 years. Between January and March, NoDs were up by 23.
For Buyers:

This is a great time to buy Silverlake foreclosure homes. The banks have finally awakened and are ready to negotiate with qualified buyers. Most banks minimum requirements for accepting offers has been 10% down, strong fico scores, and being able to provide proof of income. If you meet these basic requirements, then you can buy many great Silverlake Foreclosure opportunities.