We periodically get requests for information about foreclosure lists. While we don’t recommend any one list source over another, we can tell you about resources that you can check out yourself.

Melissa Data has just announce an online foreclosure list that allows users to select records from criteria that includes city, zip code, county, state, recorded date, and stage of foreclosure, then purchase and download a list immediately.

In a news release issued by the company, John Hull, Melissa Data vice president of list sales, said: “With the upset in the subprime industry and the financial strain of rising adjustable rate mortgages, foreclosures have reached record levels. As unfortunate as the situation is, it’s an opportunity for savvy investors looking to grow their property portfolios. By using the Foreclosure List, investors can get up-to-date information on foreclosures anywhere across the country, or in a specific area.”

For more information on the Melissa Data Foreclosure List, visit www.MelissaData.com/foreclosure.