First thought is YES, the properties value may be affected because of the murder HOWEVER the bank is certainly not obligated to lower their "reserve" price because of it. NOW, if the bank buys the property on auction day AND after ratification, etc. They will give it to a local agent to list the property. At this point, if it is a notable death, meaning, it has been in the newspapers and the public is aware of it, they are obligated to disclose that information. I have auctioned off thousands of properties in Maryland through foreclosure and never found myself entagled in the personal issues of WHY it went to foreclosure, etc. Hope this helps.

Robert McArtor, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Maryland HOMES Team
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