Over 300 Foreclosed Homes Auctioned in Minneapolis and Milwaukee October 15th -17th

Both Owner Occupant and Investor Buyers Will Find Variety of Homes to Bid On

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In this buyer's market, where housing inventory runs high, foreclosures remain sought after properties because they can often be purchased at discounted prices.  Buyers particularly enjoy purchasing bank-owned homes through auction because the process is easy, streamlined and transparent. Hudson & Marshall will auction over 300 homes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and Milwaukee October 15th-17th.

All the homes up for auction come with an insurable title and no back taxes or liens. Buyers will be required to make a cash or certified check deposit of $2,500 for each property which they are the winning bidder.

"Because many foreclosed properties have been languishing on the market for several months to a year, by the time they reach the auction process, lenders are eager to quickly sell them," remarked Dave Webb. "While there are always exceptions, on average foreclosed properties can be purchased 15%-20% below the home's last list price," added Webb.

According to RealtyTrac, in the second quarter of 2010 the average sales price of foreclosures that sold while in some stage of foreclosure was 26% less than the sales price of non-foreclosure properties. A total of 151,290 bank-owned properties sold to third parties in the second quarter of 2010.

All homes being auctioned by Hudson & Marshall are sold "as-is" and buyers should inspect properties before placing any bids. Properties can be viewed during the open house scheduled Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th from 1:00pm-3:00pm or by contacting listing agents to schedule appointments. Complete property details and additional information may be found at www.hudsonandmarshall.com or by calling 866-539-4172.

Hudson & Marshall will auction the homes on the following dates:

October 15th – Minneapolis/St. Paul (100 homes) at 1:00pm-Minneapolis Airport Marriott

October 16th – Minneapolis/St. Paul (198 homes) at 11:00am-Minneapolis Airport Marriott

October 17th – Milwaukee (60 homes) at 1:00pm-Milwaukee Marriott West

Prior to auction, buyers can purchase property online by visiting the website and clicking on the Bid-Now icon. Sellers typically respond to offers within 24 hours. This is a reserve auction, which means sellers have the right to accept, reject or counter any bid; however, in past auctions conducted by Hudson & Marshall, the majority of offers have been accepted.

Having sold over 80,000 homes for sellers in the past ten years, Hudson & Marshall, Inc. is the most experienced, trusted leader in the REO auction industry. The company's accelerated sales process enables it to swiftly and efficiently sell large volumes of property in a way that minimizes expenses for sellers and maximizes return. Over the past five years alone, Hudson & Marshall's total sales have topped $2.2 Billion and the company anticipates selling another 15,000 homes in 2010.

About Hudson & Marshall of Texas, Inc.

H&M is America's Premier Auction Authority. Our 45-year history combined with our continued process enhancements have allowed us to become one of the largest and most respected real estate auction firms in the United States. H&M has set the standard as a full service auction company and continues to consistently raise the bar for our industry. Our number one priority is to provide top-quality service to our customers. Buyers know they can count on H&M to provide value and service from the initial property offering through the closing process. This same approach provides sellers with a one stop single solution to the disposition of real estate assets. Sellers particularly appreciate H&M's streamlined approach that handles their assets from marketing through closing and funding. The H&M process allows the seller to minimize expenses and maximize return. H&M has assisted clients ranging from individuals to large, medium, and small corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions. Since 1999, H&M has sold and closed over 80,000 homes throughout the country. See more about H&M at www.hudsonandmarshall.com.

SOURCE Hudson & Marshall of Texas, Inc.