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While the rising numbers of Phoenix foreclosures continue to bring down property prices; this is being viewed as a good time to buy a cheap home by many prospective buyers within the region.

Banks within the region have put close to 1,000 home foreclosures up for sale at auctions. These homes have big yellow colored signs on their garage doors, and you might very well have come across a few by now. Many feel that these homes could end up selling at 50-60% below their currently valued prices.

Some of these homes stand out in particular. A house at Piestewa Peak’s base, which is valued at close to $2 million is to see an opening bid of $360,000. Another located in the central area of Phoenix center which was valued at $700,000, will see a starting bid of $99,000.

While most of these auctions do witness a bidding frenzy, the homes still usually end up selling for considerably lesser than their valued prices. And the participants at these foreclosure auction sales are a fairly steady mix of investors and first time buyers.

One of the most important aspects of buying at these auctions (besides the actual bidding process), is the inspection of these homes, even if they come with property reports. This is because, it is better that you have first hand information about what to expect in terms of costs to be incurred in repairs and renovation.

Once you’ve inspected a home, decide on an amount at which you would stop bidding. This is important because there have been instances where buyers have overbid on homes in the heat of the moment.

With a number of Phoenix foreclosure properties set to face the hammer soon, it could be well worth your while if you partake in them.