Foreclosures are back

Foreclosures are back

In the first quarter, Florida had more foreclosures than any state except Texas

From the magnetic sign on his car — “We Buy Houses” — to his Web site — “FloridaHomeRescue.com” — Jim Willig is not shy about what he does for a living. He buys homes from owners who have gotten themselves into a box.

And, say Willig and other practitioners in the region, business is picking up.