Mortgage And Foreclosure

Fewer Underwater Mortgages, but no Foreclosure Help on Way

Maria Martuccio — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT

Fewer Underwater Mortgages, but no Foreclosure Help on Way A look at the number of underwater mortgages indicate that the real estate market may be pulling out of its nosedive. But, experts warn, foreclosure could continue for stressed borrowers. A

Florida foreclosure update Oct. 2009

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:21:16 GMT

South Florida entrepreneurs take advantage of foreclosures As the foreclosure crisis in South Florida continues, some area entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the collapsed housing markets to turn a profit. The foreclosure crisis in South Florida began, as it did

Code Compliance Officers Wage War Against Horde of Foreclosed Homes

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:23:13 GMT

Foreclosure protection from tough Code Compliance Officers in California When you’re facing foreclosure, it may seem like everyone is against you. But in California, as the Riverside Press Enterprise reports, there are some people fighting back against negligent lenders. And

Landlords’ Troubles Trickle Down to Tenants

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:52:13 GMT

Landlords’ Bankruptcy Issues Trickle Down to Tenants Say you are a tenant in a building owned by an individual, and that individual goes bankrupt? You’ve paid your rent on time for years. What about you? Greg Mellen of the Long

The Foreclosure Market: Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?

Trevor Higgins — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:13:00 GMT

The Foreclosure Market Is It Really a Buyer’s Market?Good home deals appear to be everywhere, but more and more folks are looking for a great deal, which complicates things a bit. That’s the lesson Wayne and Theresa Crawford have discovered

Hanging On to Your Home

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:02:54 GMT

Hanging On to Your Home Foreclosure and Bankruptcy If you have watched any TV or listened to any radio over the last few months, you may have heard advertisements inviting the public to bid in auctions of foreclosed properties. For

Foreclosure 911 & The Senate’s Massive Failure

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:20:13 GMT

Foreclosure 911 & The Senate’s Massive Failure On April 30, despite the support of Senate Democratic leadership, the Helping American Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 failed to pass. The bill, which would have permitted bankruptcy judges to change

The Foreclosure Epidemic: Is It Over Yet?

Trevor Higgins — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:13:41 GMT

The Foreclosure Epidemic Is It Over Yet? By Gerri L Elder The nationwide foreclosure epidemic is the product of the housing boom and lax sub prime mortgage lending practices. When the bubble burst and the housing market fell with

Mortgage Modifications and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Trevor Higgins — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:31:09 GMT

Mortgage Modifications and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy By Gerri L. Elder Although your mortgage lender hates the thought of it, there are indications that mortgage modifications can be a success. Some mortgage modifications can help homeowners afford their loan payments and

Predatory Lending Bill Introduced

Trevor Higgins — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:23:06 GMT

New Predatory Lending Bill Fights Foreclosure By Gerri L. Elder Congress is cracking down on predatory lenders across the country. The Mortgage Reform and Anti Predatory Lending Act of 2009 was introduced by Rep. Brad Miller (D NC), Rep.