The number of foreclosed homes in New Jersey is rising, to the alarm of the state authorities. As of the third quarter of 2008, it is estimated that in every 453 homes in the state, one is under foreclosure. In short, the volume of New Jersey foreclosure homes has already outpaced the national average of just one for every 475 households.

There are many reasons why a piling inventory of New Jersey foreclosure homes is alarming the state government. One, it is an indication that many home loans are falling in default, which would hurt the housing and mortgage market further. Two, the job market is clearly shrinking. Three, home prices are expected to decline all the more as demand for new homes decrease and sales of foreclosures rise. Lastly, more families are being displaced amid an overall financial crisis.

In the city of Newark, the problem seems more imminent. There is now a glut of Newark foreclosure homes for sale. Many homebuyers and investors, who have always eyed the city as a good place to set houses and own investments, are obviously taking a purchase spree, seizing opportunities provided by falling foreclosed homes prices and piling inventory.

Mortgage lenders are practically intending to dispose New Jersey foreclosure homes under their possession. In doing so, they aim to sell the homes even at about 50% off the price marks. These banks simply prefer to generate money, even it means not realizing investment interests and yields. These days, banks all the more need liquidity. Turn this into an opportunity as you seek and aim to buy a home in Newark or in any other cities and areas in New Jersey.