: A study published in PMC - NIH finds that foreclosures have a significant negative impact on the listing prices of nearby homes, with prices within 150 meters dropping by roughly 1.1%.
: Legal guides from organizations like LawInfo and RASM warn that many liens—such as IRS tax liens, child support liens, or superior mortgages—may not be extinguished by the auction. buying a home at a foreclosure auction
Papers intended for legal or real estate practitioners emphasize the unique risks of these transactions: : A study published in PMC - NIH