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Pennsylvania Market
Pennsylvania’s foreclosure landscape is shaped by its status as a judicial foreclosure state with a timeline of approximately 9 to 12 months. In 2025, the state recorded an estimated 12,800 foreclosure filings and had 2,975 completed foreclosures (REOs) — third highest in the nation behind Texas and California, according to ATTOM Data Solutions. Philadelphia alone accounted for 1,100 REOs, making it one of the most affected cities nationally. The median home price in Pennsylvania is $283,000 (2025), below the national average, reflecting the state’s mix of expensive metros (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh) and affordable smaller cities. Pennsylvania offers a critical protection for homeowners: deficiency judgments are generally not permitted after foreclosure of owner-occupied residential property with four or fewer units. This means that if your home sells at auction for less than you owe, the lender typically cannot come after you for the difference — a powerful shield that many homeowners don’t know they have. The state requires a 30-day notice of intent to foreclose before the process begins, and the notice of sale must be posted on the property and published in a newspaper for three weeks. Pennsylvania’s foreclosure activity is concentrated in Philadelphia, Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and the Lehigh Valley, but smaller cities like Reading, Scranton, and Erie also see significant activity. The state does not offer a state-level homestead exemption — filers must use the federal bankruptcy exemption of $31,575 per person.
Know Your Rights
Pennsylvania uses a judicial foreclosure process — taking 9 to 12 months.
Lender sends an Act 91 notice informing you about mortgage assistance through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). You have 30 days before any legal action.
The lender files a foreclosure lawsuit in court. You are served and have 20 days to file a response.
If you contest the foreclosure, the case moves through the court system. If you don’t respond, the lender can seek a default judgment.
Once judgment is entered, the sheriff’s sale is advertised at least 30 days in advance via posted notices and newspaper publication for 3 weeks.
Your home is sold at the sheriff’s sale. There is no post-sale right of redemption in Pennsylvania — once sold, it’s final.
No state exemption. Federal bankruptcy exemption of $31,575 per person ($63,150 for couples) applies.
Generally not permitted for owner-occupied residential property (4 or fewer units). Allowed for investment properties within 6 months.
No post-sale redemption period. You can only redeem before the sheriff’s sale by paying the full amount owed.
Statewide Coverage
HouseBase buys houses across the Keystone State. Here are our top service areas.
Simple Process
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Our team researches your Pennsylvania property and presents a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date. We handle all paperwork and closing costs. Get paid in as little as 7 days.
Real Stories
Example scenarios based on common seller experiences.
“I was 3 months behind on payments and didn’t know what to do. HouseBase called me back the same day, explained my options clearly, and we closed in 10 days.”
“I inherited a house in rough shape and thought I’d have to sink money into repairs. They made a fair as-is offer with zero fees. Closed on my timeline.”
“After my divorce, I couldn’t afford the mortgage alone. They took over my payments — no short sale, no credit hit. I finally had peace of mind.”
Pennsylvania Questions
Common questions about selling your Pennsylvania home fast.
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