First American CoreLogic reports that distressed properties accounted for 29 percent of all U.S. home sales in January. Also, real estate-owned sales rose to 22 percent of homes sales from 19 percent in December, and short sales rose to 8 percent from 7 percent.

Average sale prices in January were $161,600 for distressed homes, compared to the average nondistressed sale price of $247,700, $141,900 for REO properties, and $215,300 for short sales.

Source: American Banker (04/09/10)