Risks with foreclosed home Questions & Answers › Category: General Questions › Risks with foreclosed home 0 Vote Up Vote Down Suzan asked 2 years ago Are there risks I should consider when purchasing a foreclosed home? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down James Ellacott Staff answered 2 years ago Yes, as most of these homes have been vacant for some time, four legged friends find a new nesting area, lack of maintenance, water leaks etc.,