If you are looking to buy a cheap house, one of the most alternatives is to buy government seized properties.

These seized properties were repossessed by the government because of failure to pay mortgage loans or from criminals who use it for illegal criminal activities. Since it cost money and time to maintain the properties, the government is willing to let go of these government seized properties at very low prices.

In fact, you can buy a government seized property at more than 90% off the retail market price. Some of these properties are fully furnished and still in very good condition. You can find these properties at online seized government properties websites.