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Foreclosure activity plummets in California, Los Angeles County

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:09:06 +0000

SAN DIEGO - A research firm says fewer California homes entered foreclosure during the first quarter than any other quarter in almost five years.

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Valley foreclosure rates drop, but many headaches remain

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:09:06 +0000

Foreclosure rates have dropped dramatically this year compared with last in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and throughout the state, but that doesn't mean the housing crisis is over.

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Anna Cuevas: 2.3 Million Children Are Victims of Foreclosure

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:09:04 +0000

Of the 2.3 million children who have lost their homes to foreclosure, one out of every 10 have been negatively affected.

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Personal Finance Daily: It’s only halftime in the foreclosure crisis

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:09:05 +0000

Statistics may indicate that foreclosure activity has been declining, but it’s just a slowdown in the approaching flood. Amy Hoak looks at the hidden costs of the foreclosure crisis.

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New foreclosure actions in California drop to 2007 level

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:09:04 +0000

The number of new foreclosure actions on California homes dropped to its lowest level in close to five years during the first three months of the year.

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How our home was saved from foreclosure

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:09:07 +0000

Tamera Hewlett-Vallejo and her husband, Tom, came within a whisker of losing their Sacramento, Calif., home in a foreclosure auction last month. But as a result of the $26 billion national mortgage settlement, the Vallejos were given a last-minute reprieve.

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NewsWatch: Three hidden costs of the foreclosure crisis

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:09:06 +0000

Recent statistics show foreclosure activity is declining, but the nation’s foreclosure problem is far from over. What’s more, the drawn-out foreclosure crisis has lasting consequences for those who have lost their homes as well as the communities surrounding them.

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'How our home was saved from foreclosure'

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:09:04 +0000

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Are you facing foreclosure?

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:09:04 +0000

The Michigan Foreclosure Task Force is releasing its newest project, the Community Foreclosure Response Toolkit to help people facing foreclosure.

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Three hidden costs of the foreclosure crisis

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:09:04 +0000

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Foreclosure crisis breeds mosquitoes

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:09:08 +0000

Homes abandoned to foreclosures have given rise to an unexpected side effect that will only get worse this summer: stagnant swimming pools and overgrown yards transforming into mosquito breeding grounds. This year, early-season heat and rain could combine with predictions of an uptick in foreclosures to create the "buggy summer" officials dread.

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Amy Hoak's Home Economics: Three hidden costs of the foreclosure crisis

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:09:10 +0000

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Foreclosure crisis finally hatches a winner: mosquitoes

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:09:15 +0000

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Avoiding foreclosure: Online 'tool kit' aims to help Michigan homeowners, local officials

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:09:06 +0000

The Michigan Foreclosure Task Force has launched a user-friendly website that provides resources to homeowners and communities.

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Survey: Mortgage Foreclosure Scams Surge

Foreclosures Expert — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:09:08 +0000

Not only is America's foreclosure crisis still going strong, it now comes with even more fraud and deception.

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Pa. woman sentenced for foreclosure notice arson

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:09:07 +0000

A northwestern Pennsylvania woman will spend 10 years on probation for attempting suicide by setting fire to her home with a foreclosure notice.

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Foreclosure prevention

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:09:08 +0000

Residents faced with foreclosure have another lifeline to turn to, local housing experts say. Grand Haven Housing Coordinator Char Seise said the Step Forward Michigan program has nearly $490 million available to assist homeowners in the state who are struggling. read more

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Foreclosure windfall feared not enough

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:09:05 +0000

Several months ago, attorneys general from 49 states settled with five of the country's largest banks. The settlement was for a whopping $25 billion – money that is for foreclosure abuse that took place between the years 2008 and 2011. Politicians are claiming it as a victory against the big banks as states will get their share of the multi-billion dollar foreclosure settlement. What does

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Foreclosure settlements paid

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:09:06 +0000

So far, several hundred military members who lost homes to illegal foreclosure actions by big banks and mortgage servicers have received settlements of $116,785 apiece for economic loss and emotional distress. They also have been paid any equity lost plus interest.

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Florida Foreclosure and Short Sale Experts Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure without Bankruptcy

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:09:07 +0000

Florida foreclosure and short sale experts at AvoidForeclosure.com have expanded programs nationwide to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The new services provided include alternative ways to stop foreclosure without requiring an attorney or filing bankruptcy.Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) April 22, 2012 Florida foreclosure and short sale experts have the unfortunate task of viewing the face of

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Foreclosure filings explode

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:09:06 +0000

At its best, a recent surge in local foreclosure activity will add to the backlog of distressed properties depressing the real estate market. At its worst, the record level of activity could be an indicator that the local economy is still in the doldrums.

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Foreclosure Filings Down 16% from Q1 ’07

Foreclosures Expert — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:09:04 +0000

(Mark Your Calendars: RealShare Distressed Assets Takes Place at Dallas' Adolphus Hotel, May 3-4. )

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Homeowners can request foreclosure review

Foreclosures Expert — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:09:07 +0000

By KRISTIN BUEHNER

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Local programs can help you fend off foreclosure

Foreclosures Expert — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:09:06 +0000

Foreclosure rates are slightly higher than the year before, but more distressed homeowners can find help.

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Hefty payments to reach military foreclosure victims

Foreclosures Expert — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:09:06 +0000

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Foreclosure sought on part of big W.D.M. development

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:09:07 +0000

The Ponderosa project, led by Ladco founder John Garnaas, was unveiled in 2006 and encompassed 97acres. It called for construction of 300,000 square feet of retail and office space and more than 500 residential units featuring 10 styles of homes. Loft living, row houses, townhouses, single-family detached homes, two- and four-plex housing, and coach houses were among the designs.

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Yearly Increase In Pre-Foreclosure Sales Hits 33%

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:28:50 +0000

IRVINE, CA-A surge in short sales is indicated countrywide this year, since pre-foreclosure sales activity has risen significantly from a year ago, according to a new report by RealtyTrac outlining expected short-sale trends in 2012. The report shows a 33% year-over-year increase in pre-foreclosure sales (typically short sales) in January 2012, with annual increases in 32 states including

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New road to foreclosure: lack of work

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:09:48 +0000

Foreclosure help is available for the unemployed through Affordable Housing Resources.

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Kane County sees more foreclosure activity to start 2012

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:09:07 +0000

Kane County just saw its highest rate of foreclosure activity since 2010, according to new numbers released by the county recorder's office Thursday. The first quarter of 2012 saw more foreclosure documents filed in the recorder's office than any quarter in 2011. County board members were understandably concerned and called for banks to be more willing to come to the table with homeowners to

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The Government's Anti-Foreclosure Program Has Lead To Many People Getting Scammed

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:09:05 +0000

The foreclosure crisis has provided a number of opportunities for everyone from investors and potential homebuyers to scammers. As investors take advantage of incredibly low home prices that are well below market value, scammers take advantage of struggling homeowners.

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Foreclosure protection bills pushed

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:09:07 +0000

SACRAMENTO — The Legislature started moving ahead Thursday with bills intended to protect homeowners in the foreclosure process, setting up a potential showdown between the state attorney general and mortgage lenders.

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Catholic Charities shutters local foreclosure counseling program

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:09:05 +0000

A loss of funding has led Catholic Charities to shutter its free foreclosure counseling program, which since 2009 has helped 1,849 local families through the home foreclosure and loan modification process.

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Foreclosure crisis affecting many Nevada children

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:09:05 +0000

Foreclosure crisis affecting many Nevada children

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Foreclosure ripple effect: 8.3M kids in jeopardy

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:09:15 +0000

When we think of foreclosure, we tend to think of the financial toll it takes on adults. But a new report sheds light on the millions of children who are having their lives thrown into disarray by the crisis.

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Foreclosure factory cranks out homeowner woe

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:09:15 +0000

Five years into the worst housing collapse since the Great Depression, the foreclosure pipeline that is removing tens of thousands of families from their homes every month rests on a legal process that has been badly compromised by errors, misrepresentation and outright fraud.

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Inside the foreclosure factory: Pushing the files

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:09:06 +0000

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Foreclosure Listings Snapshot Shows Ominous Threat of Shadow Inventory

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:09:06 +0000

RealtyStore studied active foreclosure listings vs foreclosed homes held by institutional owners and found the amount of pending listings exceeds the amount of active foreclosures listed for sale by a margin of over 2 to 1. This shadow inventory of foreclosed homes illustrates the significant risk to improving housing market conditions across the country.Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

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Foreclosure Feast — How the Rich Get Richer

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:09:04 +0000

Thousands of taxpayer-owned foreclosed properties are about to be auctioned off, but very few taxpayers will be rich enough to bid.

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Q1 foreclosure activity down nationally, up for S.C.

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:09:03 +0000

National foreclosure activity during the first quarter of 2012 was the lowest since the fourth quarter of 2007 according to the latest data released by RealtyTrac , a national foreclosure research firm.

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Foreclosure activity falls

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:09:08 +0000

Foreclosure activity plummeted in March across the Coachella Valley, continuing a nearly year-long trend and raising hopes about the trajectory of the local housing market.

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High-rise foreclosure appealed

Foreclosures Expert — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:09:03 +0000

Victory Economic Development, which manages the troubled 59 Duncan Place apartments, has appealed a court decision to foreclose on the property, according to court records.

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Foreclosure Filings in March Signals The Third Straight Monthly Increase For This Year

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:09:03 +0000

The Law Offices of Lance Denha P.A. have recently released their analysis of the first quarter statistical foreclosure data in the U. S. and its impact.(PRWEB) April 16, 2012 The number of homes just beginning the foreclosure process rose by 7% in March for a third straight month, a sign that the nation’s housing problems are far from over, according to RealtyTrac, which tracks the figures.

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Foreclosure auctions on the rise in Bergen and Passaic

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:09:06 +0000

But activity is still slower than before 'robo-signing' reports

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Where we are rooted: Why Macalester needs to Face Foreclosure

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:09:07 +0000

The foreclosure crisis scarcely brushed my upper-middle-class hometown, and for me “foreclosure” was more of a buzzword, more political jargon than a tangible issue for anyone. But when I arrived in the Twin Cities and began volunteering off-campus, I saw just how much foreclosures devastate the communities surrounding us.

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Foreclosure Forum answers

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:09:07 +0000

On April 12, Clarifi, a nonprofit consumer counseling agency, and the United Way of Burlington County, hosted a free, special event to help people facing foreclosure.

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Nearly 7,000 foreclosure cases in PBC

Foreclosures Expert — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:09:04 +0000

Nearly 7,000 stagnating foreclosure cases lie dormant in Palm Beach County's courts, creating a payment-free limbo for some homeowners but a stain of vacant and abandoned homes in deteriorating neighborhoods.

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Alabama foreclosure filings for quarter drop from a year ago

Foreclosures Expert — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:09:18 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Foreclosure filings in Alabama last quarter dropped by nearly one-fifth compared with a year ago, but they were up nearly 3 percent from the previous quarter, according to mortgage researcher RealtyTrac.
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Arizona tops Nevada as national foreclosure leader

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:09:03 +0000

Arizona has broken Nevada's 62-month streak as the foreclosure capital of the nation.The state's foreclosure rate in March actually dropped, but Nevada's dropped more. California kept its third-place ranking.Data

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FORECLOSURE WAVE LOOMS

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:09:03 +0000

Foreclosure squatting may end now that the $26 billion mortgage settlement is approved.

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Foreclosure activity in Utah falls from 2011, but crisis not over

Foreclosures Expert — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:09:04 +0000

Foreclosure activity in Utah falls from 2011, but crisis not over staff and news services Published Apr 12, 2012 07:11PM MDT Foreclosure activity in Utah fell by nearly 49 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared with the same three-month period in 2011, a new report shows. Nationally, the number of properties receiving some type of foreclosure-related action — a notice of default

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U.S. Foreclosure Activity Near 5-Year Low

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:09:04 +0000

More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year. Even so, foreclosure activity overall sank in March to the lowest level since July 2007, RealtyTrac said.

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Foreclosure Filings Decline in U.S. to Lowest Since 2007

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:09:12 +0000

Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell in the first quarter to their lowest level in more than four years after lenders under legal scrutiny slowed actions against delinquent homeowners, according to RealtyTrac Inc.

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Foreclosure filings hit lowest level in more than four years

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:09:12 +0000

Foreclosure activity in the first quarter in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in more than four years despite predictions that a new wave of distressed homes would flood the market this year.

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Foreclosure process accelerates as increase in first-time notices hits third straight month

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:09:07 +0000

LOS ANGELES — More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.

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US Q1 Foreclosure Activity Lowest In Four Years: Report

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:09:04 +0000

The foreclosure activity in the US for the first quarter declined to the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2007, according to a report by RealtyTrac.

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Foreclosure Filings See March Increase

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:09:13 +0000

Polk's total foreclosure filings were up 64 percent last month compared with March 2011 and fell 22 percent from February, according to RealtyTrac.

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March US foreclosure activity down near 5-year low

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:09:05 +0000

More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.The number of homes that received first-time foreclosure notices rose

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Foreclosure notices jump 7 percent in March

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:09:10 +0000

More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year.

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U.S. foreclosure filings fall to lowest point since 2007

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:09:09 +0000

Foreclosure filings fell during the first quarter to their lowest point since the last three months of 2007, a company that tracks distressed properties nationally said Thursday. RealtyTrac, of Irvine, Calif., reported nearly 573,000 U.S. filings during the quarter, 2 percent fewer than in the previous three months and 11 percent lower than January through March 2011.

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Foreclosure filings jump in Chicago in March.

Foreclosures Expert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:09:05 +0000

Foreclosure filings in the Chicago metropolitan area jumped 18.5 percent in March from a year earlier and edged up 1.8 percent from February, according to the latest report from RealtyTrac released Thursday.The report showed 12,818 homes received foreclosure filings last month, or one in every 296 homes. That was up from 10,821 homes a year earlier and up from 12,587 in February.In Illinois, 13

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Q1 2012 Foreclosure Activity Lowest Since Q4 2007 According to RealtyTrac(R) U.S. Foreclosure Market Report