We’re not at all surprised that foreclosures are up. The data shows that properties in foreclosure in the United States grew just north of 35,000 units in May this year.

Over the past several months, you may have heard the term “opportunity zone” in discussions about investing in real estate. The concept involves things that real estate investors really, really like — namely, low prices and tax breaks. That said, are opportunity zones worth pursuing? Are they all they’re cracked up to be?