http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com Foreclosures Expert Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:39:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Arizona and Florida, two of the states hit hardest by the housing crisis, will join a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses, officials with direct knowledge say. They will join more than 40 other More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21489.html Foreclosure deal adopted in more than 40 US states would force mortgage lenders to reduce loans for about 1 million households. Two key states, New York and California,  are close to adopting the foreclosure deal. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21488.html Attorneys general from more than 40 states have signed on to a proposed settlement agreement with five of the nation's largest mortgage servicers over "robo-signing" foreclosure processing abuses, Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21487.html Allowing owners of foreclosure homes to remain as renters for at least a year would stabilize neighborhoods and minimize the fallout for families, a state lawmaker contends. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21486.html Gretchen Morgenson of The New York Times reports this morning on new criminal charges against robosigning company DocX and its founder—what could be a big development in the foreclosure scandal. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21485.html The charges against DocX, which provided home foreclosure services to lenders across the nation, are one of the few criminal actions to follow reports of widespread improprieties against homeowners. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21481.html As state and federal officials near completion of a settlement with banks over shoddy foreclosure practices, a question that has loomed over the talks for months remains: Is it a good enough deal? After nearly 500 days of drawn-out negotiations, public infighting and private cajoling, the emerging settlement would force ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21482.html More than 40 states have signed on to a draft deal settling claims of improper mortgage servicing that's aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with loans bigger than their home's value. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21483.html Foreclosure activity in California dropped in the fourth quarter of 2011 to the second lowest level in more than four years, a significant shift that could be due to evolving lender and mortgage servicer policies and changing market conditions. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21484.html More than 40 U.S. states have agreed to a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses.The deal would force the five largest mortgage lenders to reduce loans for about 1 million households. And the remaining Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21479.html While most lawmakers agree that homeowners are struggling, there are very different ideas about the best way to help them out, and foreclosure legislation will face a tough slog in the Legislature this year.   Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21480.html Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto won’t decide by today whether to join a nationwide settlement with banks over foreclosure practices, a spokeswoman said. A deadline for joining the accord was today. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21478.html California and New York, the key holdouts in a long-awaited settlement over foreclosure abuses, moved closer Monday to backing a deal that would force the five largest mortgage lenders to reduce loans Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21477.html States have until the close of the business day to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21476.html California and New York were considering Monday whether to join most other states in backing a long-awaited settlement with banks over foreclosure abuses. The deal would require the five largest mortgage Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21474.html Settlement would force lenders to lower mortgages, help homeowners refinance, and overhaul their loan-servicing practices Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21475.html Someone blew the whistle on foreclosure fraud in 2003. Fannie Mae apparently ignored the internal report. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21473.html National Consumer Law Center Report Urges All States to Quickly Adopt Strong Programs Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21471.html After nearly 500 days of drawn-out negotiations, ever-changing deadlines, public in-fighting and private cajoling, state and federal officials this week appear poised to finalize a multibillion-dollar settlement with the nation’s largest banks over the shoddy foreclosure practices that became commonplace during the housing crisis. Read full article >> Click here for ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21472.html From the Wall Street Journal: As the deadline arrives today, federal and state officials are hopeful they can to wrap up a multibillion-dollar agreement with five major banks to settle probes of alleged foreclosure abuses. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21470.html From the Wall Street Journal: As the deadline arrives today, federal and state officials are hopeful they can to wrap up a multibillion-dollar agreement with five major banks to settle probes of alleged foreclosure abuses. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21469.html The U.S. foreclosure crisis has risen to new heights. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21468.html States that balked at bank liability releases in a proposed $25 billion nationwide settlement over foreclosure practices must decide by today whether its mortgage relief and reforms are worth the legal claims they’ll give up. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21466.html “The banks created the MERS system as an end-run around the property recording system, to facilitate the rapid securitization and sale of mortgages,” Schneiderman said in a statement. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21467.html The U.S. foreclosure crisis has risen to new heights. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21465.html Lenders including Bank of America Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. and state attorneys general agreed to ensure that states signing a nationwide accord on foreclosures will be entitled to improved terms won later by states that opt out, two people familiar with the matter said. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21464.html (MCT)—Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle. A borrower can’t pay a mortgage, loses a home and moves on. But Karen Mena, a 38-year-old county worker, never gave up. Mena fought even after her San Bernardino, Calif., home was … More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21463.html Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle. A borrower can't pay a mortgage, loses a home and moves on. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21461.html LOS ANGELES | Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle. A borrower can't pay a mortgage, loses a home and moves on. But Karen Mena, a 38-year-old county worker, never gave up. Mena fought even after her San Bernardino, Calif. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21462.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — A foreclosure settlement between the banks and the 50 states Monday, if it does finally happen, will likely not have the positive outcomes that investors have been hoping for. Details of the deal emerging from recent press reports suggests that the states, while requiring banks to ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21460.html My wife has a melodrama that she performs using her index finger as the lone prop. The heroine is represented by a high squeaky voice and the index finger placed on my wife's head like a bow. The villain banker has the index finger for a mustache. The hero has ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21459.html New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued a handful of the nation’s largest banks Friday, claiming they deceived homeowners and court officials by filing flawed and fraudulent foreclosure documents through a popular electronic mortgage registry. Read full article >> Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21458.html State attorneys general and lenders including Bank of America Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to ensure that states signing a nationwide accord on foreclosures will be entitled to improved terms won later by states that opt out, two people familiar with the matter said. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21457.html Bankers struggling to deal with faulty foreclosure paperwork just got hit with another major headache. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, recently tapped by President Obama to head a new task force to investigate mortgage fraud, sued three major U.S. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21456.html Big banks accused of deceit in foreclosure cases Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 12:22 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 Democrat Eric Schneiderman sued Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo over their use of ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21454.html NEW YORK, Feb. 3 (UPI) — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Friday charged Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo with fraudulent foreclosure practices. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21455.html New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Friday he filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo accusing them of engaging in “deceptive and fraudulent foreclosure filings.” Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21453.html Five college students share nearly $10,000, Parsons fashion design student wins top $5,000 prize. (PRWeb February 03, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/real_estate_school/scholarships_foreclosure/prweb9164127.htm Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21452.html SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Indicating most homeowners awaiting loan modification approval and contemplating short sale or foreclosure are not aware of all consequences with regard to their Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21451.html States have until late Monday to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21450.html Wall Street’s biggest lobbying group is split over a proposed settlement of state and federal foreclosure probes, after a committee of money managers signaled it opposes terms letting banks push some costs onto bondholders. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21449.html At an ABA Midyear Meeting panel discussion Feb. 2 on foreclosure issues, an Atlanta litigator who serves the mortgage industry joined a New Orleans legal services lawyer who specializes in foreclosure defense and two Washington, D.C., affordable housing advocates. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21448.html New data shows the number Phoenix-area homes taken back by lenders fell to its lowest level in January since early 2008. Last month, there were 2,263 foreclosures, or trustee sales, in the region, according to the Information Market. Pre-foreclosures, also known as notice of trustee sales, fell to 2,932, the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21447.html Ally Financial Inc., the U.S. government-owned auto lender, swung to a $250 million net loss in the fourth quarter after taking a charge for regulatory penalties stemming from foreclosure matters. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21446.html New foreclosure filings were down 25 percent in Colorado during 2011, dropping to the lowest annual total reported since 2006, according to the Colorado Division of Housing. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21445.html Foreclosure activity fell sharply in the Pikes Peak region in 2011, mirroring a statewide trend of fewer distressed properties, according to a Colorado Division of Housing report released Wednesday.In Colorado Springs and surrounding El Paso County, foreclosure filings - the start of the legal Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21444.html Nonprofit groups that provide counseling and legal services to homeowners at risk of foreclosure and some lawmakers are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to include $25 million in the state budget to continue the state Foreclosure Prevention Services Program. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21442.html Foreclosure rates in Merced were down in November compared with the same period a year earlier, acco Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21443.html ALBANY — A program that has helped more than 80,000 homeowners navigate the murky waters of foreclosure proceedings is slated for elimination, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in his 2012-2013 budget proposal that the Foreclosure Prevention Services Program would be shuttered on April 1. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21441.html Updated to clarify that that the government is tripling incentives to servicers for principal reductions and not as originally reported. NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Ally Financial said it will take a $270 million charge related to foreclosure matters in the fourth quarter of 2011, which is anticipated to result in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21440.html BOWIE, Md. — In the spring of 2007, a few months after Osita Otigba and his wife, Peace, moved to Balk Hill, a new subdivision then being busily developed in this picturesque Washington, D.C., suburb, they organized their cul-de-sac's first-ever block party. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21439.html Foreclosure rates in Merced have decreased for the month of November over the same period last year, Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21438.html Kweku Adoboli, the former UBS AG (UBSN) trader who is accused of causing the largest loss from unauthorized trading in British history, pleaded not guilty to fraud and false accounting. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21436.html States have until Feb. 3 to decide whether to accept a proposed nationwide settlement of a foreclosure probe with banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. that may total as much as $25 billion. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21437.html A new housing report shows the foreclosure rate is on the rise in the Lehigh Valley. Real estate data firm Corelogic said the rate in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area is at 3.7 percent. That's up almost four-tenths of a point from last year, and it's higher than the national foreclosure rate, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21435.html California Attorney General Kamala Harris’s holdout position in a proposed agreement with banks over foreclosure practices may reap financial and political rewards at the cost of prolonging some constituents’ suffering. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21433.html States have until Feb. 3 to decide whether to accept a proposed nationwide settlement of a foreclosure probe with banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. that may total as much as $25 billion. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21434.html A state program created to help Indiana residents avoid foreclosure by providing them with 10-year loans is seeing few takers even though the state's foreclosure rate is among the highest in the nation.The Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21431.html State attorneys general have until Feb. 3 to decide whether to sign a proposed nationwide settlement of foreclosure wrongdoing with banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Citigroup Inc. (C) that may total as much as $25 billion. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21432.html Foreclosure rates in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent area increased in November over the same period last year, according to newly released data from CoreLogic. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21430.html Though Indiana's foreclosure rate continues to climb the national charts, few Hoosiers are taking advantage of programs that can help keep them in their homes. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21429.html As the protest movement heads into spring, Occupy Wall Street activists are interrupting foreclosure auctions and helping families re-occupy their homes. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21428.html Plaintiffs want courts to return "hundreds, perhaps thousands," of foreclosed homes to their former owners. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21427.html Karen Mena managed to get a foreclosure on her San Bernardino home rescinded. But she continues to negotiate with Bank of America over loan terms and could still lose the house. Foreclosure commonly represents the end of a struggle. A borrower can't pay a mortgage, loses a home and moves ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21426.html Regarding “Foreclosure deal moves ahead” [Business, Jan. 24]: I think Washington state citizens who were burned by the banks in the mortgage abuses before the bubble burst in 2007 would be well-served if Ron McKenna, our attorney general, joined with the attorney generals of New York, Massachusetts and other states ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21425.html The mortgage modification program is extended another year and expanded to include investors. Large banks will get more incentives to help struggling homeowners. Struggling homeowners are set to get more help from the federal government as the Obama administration extends its key foreclosure prevention plan for a year. Link to original ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21422.html The Obama administration is taking another swing at improving its main foreclosure prevention program. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21423.html The Obama administration is taking another swing at improving its main foreclosure prevention program. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21424.html The Treasury Department expands a troubled program seeking to help troubled borrowers on the verge of foreclosure, expanding incentive payments to investors so they participate in the program. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21418.html The Obama administration said Friday that will expand its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt loads avoid losing their homes. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21419.html The Obama administration is taking another swing at improving its main foreclosure prevention program. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21420.html New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman expressed confidence Friday that his main concern with a pending settlement of alleged foreclosure abuses by U.S. banks would be resolved, but he didn't commit to participating in an agreement. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21421.html The number of new foreclosures in 2011 dropped nearly 40 percent, according to year-end numbers just released by Lender Processing Services ; there is, however, little cause for celebration. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21417.html Sales involving foreclosure-related properties totaled 10.25% of all sales in South Carolina during the third quarter of 2011, according to new data released by RealtyTrac , a national foreclosure tracking firm. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21416.html Mitt Romney came to Palm Beach, Florida, two weeks ago for a fundraiser at the 27,500-square- foot house of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. Ten miles away, Peter Willis hadn’t paid his mortgage for six months. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21414.html Foreclosure penetration fell nationally, but increased in Minnesota Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21415.html By Michelle Conlin Jan 25 (Reuters) - In July 2009, Roy and Sheila Bowers refinanced the mortgage on their suburban ranch home in Topeka, Kansas. The couple wanted to take advantage of the low interest rates that were all the rage at the time. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21412.html Foreclosure and distressed sales fell to 20 percent of U.S. home purchases in the third quarter of last year as legal scrutiny of property seizures reduced the number of deals, according to RealtyTrac Inc. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21413.html Sixteen percent of homes sold in Illinois in the third quarter of 2011 were in foreclosure or owned by a bank. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21411.html IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 (UPI) — Sales of U.S. homes in foreclosure or owned by banks accounted for a declining percentage of overall sales in the third quarter of 2011, industry analysts said. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21407.html IRVINE, CA– - RealtyTrac® , the leading online marketplace for foreclosures, today released its Q3 2011 U.S. Foreclosure Sales Report™, which shows that sales of homes that were in some stage of foreclosure More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21408.html Sales of foreclosure properties declined in both Volusia and Flagler counties in the third quarter of 2011, according to data released Wednesday by national research firm RealtyTrac. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21409.html Foreclosure and distressed sales fell to 20 percent of U.S. home purchases in the third quarter of last year as legal scrutiny of property seizures reduced the number of deals, according to RealtyTrac Inc. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21410.html The objection delivered a major setback to the settlement between U.S. states and the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over deceptive practices. California's attorney general says the deal would limit her ability to bring civil charges against mortgage lenders that wrongfully foreclosed on homeowners. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21406.html Foreclosure filings declined in California and the Bay Area in the fourth quarter of 2011 as the housing market improved and lenders evolved their policies for home repossessions, according to a report released Tuesday Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21405.html Quarterly foreclosure filings in the Sacramento region dropped to a four-year low, but they're expected to pick up this year. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21404.html A lawyer representing the Bend Bulletin and Redmond Spokesman newspapers has filed an ethics complaint against an executive of the Northwest's largest foreclosure trustee, accusing the company of secretly marking up the cost of foreclosure legal ads to its lender clients. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21402.html Things are getting better: Less than half as many Northern San Joaquin Valley homes were lost to foreclosure during 2011 as during 2008. But the mortgage crisis continues: Last year, Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin County homeowners lost homes to foreclosure more than twice as often as homeowners elsewhere in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21403.html Fewer California borrowers entered foreclosure during the final three months of the year, according to new data. But the holiday respite, coming after a sharp summer increase in new defaults, may not last. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21401.html The Homeownership Preservation Foundation , an independent national nonprofit dedicated to helping distressed homeowners navigate financial challenges and avoid mortgage forec Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21400.html A pair of Nevada Supreme Court rulings requiring mortgage lenders to produce all required foreclosure documents before repossessing a house won't establish a new legal standard because they rely on state Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21398.html Foreclosure filings declined in California and the Bay Area in the fourth quarter of 2011 as the housing market improved and lenders evolved their policies for home repossessions, according to a report released Tuesday More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21399.html Foreclosure notices in California, the state with the highest number of distressed mortgages, fell in the fourth quarter as the housing market improved and loan servicers changed their policies, DataQuick said. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21395.html Foreclosure activity dropped significantly in Sonoma County at the end of last year, but analysts weren’t sure whether it was due to improvement in the housing market. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21396.html The number of San Diego County homes slipping toward foreclosure dropped by 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to the same period the previous year, a real estate information service reported Tuesday. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21397.html WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UPI) — Holdouts disagreed with U.S. Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan, who said prosecutors were close to a deal with U.S. banks over their foreclosure practices. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21393.html New foreclosure actions in the Golden State declined during the last three months of the year after popping up significantly over the summer, according to new data. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21394.html The nation's five largest mortgage lenders near $25 billion settlement with states Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21391.html The Nevada Supreme Court has added teeth to the state's foreclosure mediation program in a pair of rulings that require lenders to produce all required documents before repossessing a house. In both cases, one in Las Vegas and the other in Reno, district Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21392.html State attorneys general reviewed a proposed settlement with banks over foreclosure and mortgage- servicing practices that negotiators are pressing to complete as Delaware said it would reject a deal said to total $25 billion. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21390.html Five major banks are close to an agreement to settle the case of deceptive practices during the foreclosure process. Anthony Mason reports at $25 billion, the deal would be the biggest single industry settlement since the 1998 tobacco agreement. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21389.html Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said a deal with the five biggest U.S. mortgage servicers to resolve a probe of foreclosure practices won’t be reached this week. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21386.html WASHINGTON - The nation's five largest mortgage lenders have agreed to overhaul their industry after deceptive foreclosure practices drove homeowners out of their homes, government officials said Monday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21387.html Protesters gathered at the Chicago hotel where state attorneys general and other government officials met to discuss the settlement of a nationwide investigation into foreclosure practices. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21388.html Protesters gathered at the Chicago hotel where state attorneys general and other government officials met to discuss the settlement of a nationwide investigation into foreclosure practices. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21381.html Under a draft settlement negotiated by the nation's five largest mortgage lenders and U.S. states, some foreclosed homeowners will get a small payment and others will see their principal payments reduced in a deal to be touted by President Obama at the State of the Union address. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21382.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's five largest mortgage lenders have agreed to overhaul their industry after deceptive foreclosure practices drove homeowners out of their homes, government officials said Monday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21383.html The best and most expeditious way to clear the vast inventory of foreclosed properties weighing down today's housing market is to get more investors in and sell them these properties at bulk discounts. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21384.html The nation's five largest mortgage lenders have agreed to overhaul their industry after deceptive foreclosure practices drove many Americans out of their homes Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21385.html A draft settlement between the nation's major banks and U.S. states over deceptive foreclosure practices has been sent to state officials for review. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21380.html Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney spent nearly an hour talking to struggling home and business owners Monday morning in Florida, the next stop in the Republican primary contest and one of the states hardest-hit by the foreclosure crisis that wrecked the economy in 2007. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21379.html The housing collapse has dramatically changed the nation's foreclosure landscape. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21378.html The housing collapse has dramatically changed the nation's foreclosure landscape. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21377.html At a campaign event, Mitt Romney made pointed reference to Newt Gingrich's ties to Freddie Mac, the federally run mortgage giant, which was met with "boos" from the crowd. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21375.html Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined with other state attorneys general last year who were suing five large mortgage servicers. But he was disturbed by the shape of the agreement, and says banks wanted broad protection from lawsuits over other mortgage practices. So he started his own investigation. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21376.html UK homeowners could face higher mortgage costs and greater risk of foreclosure next year because of an obscure clause in the bank capital directive being worked on by the European parliament. The FT Reports. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21373.html The Associated Press NEW YORK — About 1.9 million homes entered the foreclosure process in 2011, the lowest level since 2007 when the recession began, according to a report Thursday by the foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21374.html Two lawmakers are introducing bills aimed at giving struggling homeowners more options if they're facing foreclosure. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21371.html At a campaign event, Mitt Romney made pointed reference to Newt Gingrich's ties to Freddie Mac, the federally run mortgage giant, which was met with "boos" from the crowd. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21372.html Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Enfield Facebook Page Town Manager Matthew Coppler is facing foreclosure on the four-bedroom house he purchased after he moved to Enfield in 2006, according to court records. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21370.html It wasn’t a big drop, but there were fewer foreclosure filings in Horry County in 2011 than the previous year, a positive sign as the Grand Strand real estate market tries to find a path to stability. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21369.html Sadly, there are folks out there who will take advantage of other folks who are willing to grasp at any sort of financial good news after coming face to face with the foreclosure process. Seems federal bank regulators recently determined Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21368.html Task force recommends legislature amend its sweeping foreclosure legislation of 2011 Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21367.html State attorneys general are being invited to meet with U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and a Justice Department official to rally support for a proposed settlement with banks over foreclosure practices, said the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21366.html Officials are close to a deal, ending months of negotiations about foreclosure practices. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21365.html He’s a one-person, countywide economic disaster. Steven J. Baum, whose Buffalo-area home-foreclosure mill is slated to close next month under pressure, could move the county unemployment rate up by nearly two-tenths of a percentage point all by himself. Nearly 700 workers — just under 600 from Pillar Processing, a document ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21363.html A $25 billion settlement between the nation's major banks and U.S. states over deceptive foreclosure practices during the housing crisis is nearing completion. Five major banks - Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21364.html State task force recommends new laws, 'best practices' to help homeowners and neighborhoods A state task force is recommending a raft of changes to give Maryland homeowners a better shot at avoiding foreclosure and — when foreclosures do happen — to give neighborhoods a greater chance at recovering. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21362.html Foreclosure is hardest on low-income and minority homeowners, and the gap in foreclosure rates is just the latest indication of a widening rift between rich and poor. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21358.html Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, who recently sued five major U.S. banks over what she called deceptive foreclosure practices, said Wednesday that she believed it was likely a settlement between the banks and some other states would be reached. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21359.html Foreclosure filings locally and nationwide dropped dramatically in 2011, but experts say the slowdown has more to do with procedural delays than economic recovery. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21360.html By Diana Olick, Real Estate Reporter, CNBC NEW YORK (CNBC) — As government, federal regulators and big-money private investors try to figure out a plan for bulk sales of foreclosed properties, big banks are already making deals, but they are few and far between. The trouble is, they are looking ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21361.html Problems similar to those that played out lenders, servicers and borrowers in housing market during its foreclosure crisis, are now issues for the commercial real estate market. Earlier this week at a Arizona Commercial Mortgage Lenders Association meeting, much of the discussion was about difficulties of buying office buildings, hotels, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21356.html The government and banks are "very close" to reaching a legal settlement over alleged foreclosure abuses that could help about 1 million underwater borrowers get relief. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21357.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21355.html With more than 200,000 households receiving foreclosure notices each month, there are bound to be a few mistakes. But for some unlucky homeowners, these blunders carry some serious consequences. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21353.html As if being in prison wasn't bad enough. O.J. Simpson's life has taken another sour turn: He's now facing foreclosure on his Kendall, Fla. home. 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Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21342.html For three days starting Tuesday, Seminole County Chief Circuit Judge Alan Dickey has scheduled 300 foreclosure cases. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21341.html The Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which administers the "Restoring Stability" program, says the recently amended guidelines could make more people eligible for mortgage assistance. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21340.html Foreclosure rates in the region were markedly lower in 2011 than in the years preceding it. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21339.html Is signing foreclosure documents for others forgery? Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21338.html Foreclosure crisis raises question: Is signing others' names forgery? Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21337.html Foreclosure auctions have grown into a scruffy economic circus where bargain hunters from around the world have scooped up houses often sold for less than half of the value of the mortgage. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21335.html Foreclosure auctions have grown into a scruffy economic circus where bargain hunters from around the world have scooped up houses often sold for less than half of the value of the mortgage. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21336.html Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh is facing foreclosure on his mortgage and says he will abandon his $385,000 Brush Park condominium. His personal financial struggles come as he and his council colleagues fight to bail Detroit out of its own fiscal crisis. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21334.html Were this print media, I would call this "hot off the presses." 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Notice of default filings decreased 14 percent in Nevada to 1,036 in December, Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21330.html NEW YORK, N.Y. - About 1.9 million U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process in 2011, the lowest level since 2007 when the recession began, according to a report Thursday by the foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21327.html Foreclosure filings and repossessions fell to their lowest level since 2007 last year. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21328.html California foreclosure notices and actions decreased by 21.7 percent in 2011, but the state still had the Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21329.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Foreclosure filings decreased by 34% in 2011, according to a year-end report from RealtyTrac, a firm that monitors the foreclosure market. A total of 2,698,967 properties entered some stage of foreclosure - default notice, scheduled auction or bank repossession - last year. 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More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21296.html Foreclosure rates in Solano County fell in October compared to the same period last year, according to newly released data from industry data-collection firm, CoreLogic. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21297.html Foreclosure story updated with recent commentary from Goldman Sachs. NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The Obama Administration is close to announcing a pilot program to sell government-owned foreclosures in bulk to investors as rentals, CNBC reported citing unnamed administration officials. The Federal Reserve, Treasury, HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21288.html The number of foreclosure filings in the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle and Garfield counties soared in 2011, suggesting that the effects of the recession haven’t passed. 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DJSP Enterprises Inc said Stern, a former ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21292.html If you told Emiliano Pasillas that he would be making history when he bought his new house in 2006, he likely would have a different kind of history in mind. “My family and I used to live in a condominium before we moved to our new home,” Pasillas said. Click here ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21293.html The wrong house was listed in an earlier sale, and now the current owners face foreclosure. But past owners are the target of a bank lawsuit. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21294.html Delaying foreclosure: Borrowers keep homes without paying Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21295.html Massachusetts foreclosure activity increased on a year-to-year basis in October, following more than a year of declines, the Warren Group said this morning. Many major lenders slowed the foreclosure process last year after some bank employees, now known as robo-signers, acknowledged they were signing thousands of foreclosure-related documents without properly ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21287.html BUFFALO, N.Y. | A New York law firm that specializes in foreclosures and was criticized for a Halloween party that mocked the homeless will close, a spokesman said Monday. Steven J. Baum P.C., one of the largest-volume mortgage foreclosure firms in New York, filed notice of mass layoffs with the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21285.html A New York law firm that specializes in foreclosures and was criticized for a Halloween party that mocked the homeless will close, a spokesman said Monday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21286.html BUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York law firm that specializes in foreclosures and was criticized for a Halloween party that mocked the homeless will close, a spokesman said Monday. 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More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21277.html Linwood “Lennie” Jarratt, one of three declared candidates for the Republican nomination in state Senate District 31 in Lake County, is being upfront about his ongoing foreclosure proceeding. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21275.html Congressman Joe Donnelly is holding a foreclosure assistance workshop Monday night to help troubled homeowners get answers. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21273.html Foreclosure industry veterans to provide foreclosure review services in response to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s “Independent Foreclosure Review” program.Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2011 Foreclosure Review Services (FRS) provides contract attorneys who diligently review cases to determine whether a homeowner may have suffered financial injury as ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21274.html With Summit County ranked as having one of the top 10 foreclosure rates in the state by the Colorado Division of Housing, the Family & Intercultural Resource Center saw the need to offer a free foreclosure counseling service to locals. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21272.html Should I keep paying rent if there has been a foreclosure, and if so, whom should I pay? Question: I rented a condominium from the man who owned it. About six months ago, he told he was having trouble paying his mortgage even though I always paid my rent on ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21271.html The number of local foreclosures in the lakeshore area is down from a year ago, and local officials are cautiously suggesting the worst of that trend might be finished. Ottawa County Register of Deeds Gary Scholten said the county is set to have fewer than 800 bank-owned foreclosures this year. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21270.html Now that Mike Bertrand has landed on the other side, he knows there is life after foreclosure. It’s not the same life he and his family had, but it is one he will express gratitude for on Thanksgiving. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21269.html Recent data shows the millions more homeowners could be foreclosed upon in the near future. Betty Nguyen reports. 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Baum law firm, which last month agreed to pay a $2 million fine to settle a federal probe into bogus foreclosure case filings, has now been barred by federal mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21265.html Robo-signing slowdowns could be at an end, officials say The number of Maryland homes in foreclosure — not yet auctioned off but with lenders moving to take that step — rose during the summer for the first time in more than a year, according to numbers released Thursday morning. Link to ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21264.html With Florida atop or near atop the list of foreclosure-ridden states, lawmakers on Thursday began looking again at ways to speed up the handling of foreclosure cases that now can take two years or more to wind their way through the courts. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21263.html The nation isn’t even halfway through the foreclosure nightmare, according to a report Thursday from the Center for Responsible Lending. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21261.html If the U.S. foreclosure crisis were a baseball game, we’d probably be in the bottom of the fourth inning. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21262.html Five years in, the nation is less than halfway through its foreclosure crisis, the nonpartisan Center for Responsible Lending warned in a report released Thursday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21260.html U.S. foreclosure starts rise, mortgage delinquencies drop More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21257.html The number of Maryland homes in foreclosure — not yet auctioned off but with lenders moving to take that step — rose during the summer for the first time in more than a year, according to numbers released this morning. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21258.html CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — The percentage of mortgages entering the foreclosure process rose in the third quarter, while the seasonally adjusted delinquency rate dropped to its lowest level since 2008, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s National Delinquency Survey, released on Thursday. 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Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. Buying Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21251.html About two dozen protesters disrupted a foreclosure auction in downtown Grand Junction this morning before three were arrested and the auction of foreclosed homes continued. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21252.html GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Three people have been detained after they interrupted a foreclosure auction in Grand Junction. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21253.html In a report released Wednesday by the Colorado Division of Housing foreclosure auction sales have fallen to a 42-month low. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21250.html FORECLOSURE SUPERIOR COURT I The following foreclosure recently was filed with the Jackson County clerk’s office at the courthouse in Brownstown. Complaints are assigned to Jackson Circuit Court or Jackson Superior Court I through a random drawing . 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Their guests include: Rick ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21246.html The Milwaukee area veteran’s medical center is holding an event to help veterans at risk of losing their homes in foreclosures. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21245.html BY THE NUMBERS >> 57 percent: The percentage lost in Washoe County median home values since the third quarter of 2005. >> Two-thirds: The share of Reno-Sparks home sales accounted for by distressed properties. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21244.html South Florida’s stalled foreclosure system continued to pick up steam in October, with court filings up more than 52 percent from September . Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21242.html A new report shows the Valley’s housing market saw a promising trend emerge last month. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21243.html *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you’d like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21240.html Foreclosures are on the rise in Santa Fe County. Foreclosure-related activity in the area increased by 50 percent, according to a year-to-year comparison by California-based RealtyTrac. Last month, foreclosure actions Read more » Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21241.html Today Florida foreclosure properties are some of the hottest property that you can avail in the market. There are some foreclosed properties that are really affordable and still in top condition. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21239.html The foreclosure crisis isn’t an isolated problem faced only by those who lose their homes. It’s a national problem, and one that impacts every man, woman, and child–even those who aren’t in danger of losing their home. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21238.html Connecticut’s foreclosure filings in October stayed flat, up by five over September, although the 1,283 default notices, scheduled auctions, and bank repossessions was 38 percent below the total of 2,075 in October 2010, research firm RealtyTrac reported in its U.S. Foreclosure Market report. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21237.html A surge in marijuana grow houses is linked in part to the region’s mortgage crisis. The Ballard house was as unassuming as any in the stucco outskirts of Las Vegas: a two-story box the color of an oatmeal cookie. Police charged inside one night searching for a domestic violence suspect. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21236.html Kathy Jagodzinski lives in one of the oldest homes in Columbia Heights. It’s a claim she almost lost this summer as her family raced to save their house from foreclosure with just hours to spare. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21235.html Foreclosure notices rose in Northeast Florida last month, but are still below last year’s level. According to RealtyTrac, a real estate data collector, 1,018 homeowners in the five-county area received notices in October that the foreclosure process was beginning. That’s up from 923 in September , but below the 1,231 ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21234.html U.S. foreclosure filings rose 7 percent in October to a seven-month high as lenders started to speed up action against delinquent borrowers after a yearlong review into documentation, according to RealtyTrac. A total of Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21233.html Foreclosure activity in the Memphis area fell in October, but it was a markedly different story across the United States. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21232.html N.M. Oct. Filings Leap 75% Over Sept. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21231.html After a year of delays and denials in the so-called “robo-signing” foreclosure paperwork scandal, loan servicers and judges alike are putting the process back in place. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21229.html More U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process in October than in the previous month, with Florida, Pennsylvania and Indiana registering among the largest monthly increases, new data show. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21230.html More U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process in October than in the previous month, with Florida, Pennsylvania and Indiana registering among the largest monthly increases, new data show. Nearly 78,000 properties received an initial default notice last month, up 10 percent from September. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21228.html San Bernardino County s foreclosure activity jumped nearly 20 percent from September to October, but filings remain well below last year s levels. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21226.html The rate of foreclosure filings in Metro Detroit slowed in October to its smallest decline since January, signaling that foreclosure activity is picking up after a long lull. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21227.html Distressed activity in Washoe fell in October as a sharp fall in default notices led to an overall drop in foreclosure-related filings. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21225.html FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY UP: RealtyTrac Inc. says the number of U.S. homes receiving a first-time default notice jumped 10 percent in October from September. The number of homes scheduled to be auctioned or repossessed by lenders also posted monthly increases. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21223.html *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a real estate story that you’d like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. In Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21224.html After about a year of increased regulatory scrutiny, banks boost the pace of foreclosure activity in October, filing actions on 230,678 U.S. homes, a 7% increase over September. Banks are reasserting themselves against troubled borrowers, sending close to 78,000 properties into the first stage of the foreclosure process in October ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21221.html LOS ANGELES — More U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process in October than in the previous month, with Florida, Pennsylvania and Indiana registering among the largest monthly increases, new data show. Some 77,733 properties received an initial default notice last month, up 10 percent from September, foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21222.html *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a real estate story that you’d like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. COMMENTARY More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21220.html Foreclosure activity in Ventura County increased in October, and the number of default notices, the first step in the foreclosure process, rose from a year earlier. Those trends contrast with national and state patterns, which show foreclosure activity below that of October 2010, according to Irvine-based RealtyTrac. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21214.html DuPage initial default notices more than triple from September to October The number of foreclosure filings made against Chicago-area homeowners gained pace again in October, but some counties saw a real surge in activity last month compared with their neighbors. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21215.html NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Lenders seized more U.S. homesand sent out more first-time default notices in October,suggesting the backlog of foreclosure activity has started toflow again, a report by RealtyTrac Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21216.html In Florida, foreclosure lull ends More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21217.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21218.html More U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process in October than in the previous month, with Florida, Pennsylvania and Indiana registering among the largest monthly increases, new data show. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21219.html The American dream is now becoming a nightmare for thousands of families in South Carolina. Foreclosure tracking website RealtyTrac estimates more than 20,000 homes currently in foreclosure statewide. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21213.html Mortgage giant Fannie Mae opened a center in Prince George’s County on Wednesday that is designed to help struggling homeowners who are facing foreclosure . The Capital Area Mortgage Help Center will provide free education and one-on-one counseling services to homeowners who need assistance. The center, which is in Greenbelt ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21212.html Third quarter foreclosure filings and sales at auction were down statewide and in El Paso County. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21211.html Emerald Forest Products Inc. started up in May 2010. Business owner Richard Vinson is hopeful he can prevent foreclosure proceedings that have been filed. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21210.html Bolger Law Firm, the well-known real estate law firm serving Fairfax, Va. and Washington, D.C., announced an analysis of the recent upswing in mortgage foreclosure proceedings, and is offering free consultations to underwater homeowners.Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) November 09, 2011 Bolger Law Firm, the well-known real estate law firm serving Fairfax, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21209.html Mesa County’s foreclosure rate jumped from 44th in the state in the third quarter of 2009 to 12th in the third quarter of 2011 despite little change in the actual rate. One out of every 254 Mesa County homes completed the foreclosure process between July 1 and Sept. 30, according ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21208.html New foreclosure notices in Colorado fell to 23,338 filings during 2011’s first nine months, a 27-percent drop from the same period last year, according to the Colorado Division of Housing. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21206.html Communities outside the Front Range are feeling the foreclosure pain despite a 27 percent drop in foreclosure filings in Colorado. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21207.html Here’s your take-me-to-the-river Tuesday roundup of consumer news from around the Web: –Lawmakers continue to dither over what to do about rising foreclosure rates. Meanwhile, the foreclosure rate has risen again. The rate at which mortgage holders were late with Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21205.html Attorneys for New York State and a delinquent Buffalo borrower facing the loss of her home squared off in court Monday against Steven J. Baum PC, as the state’s biggest foreclosure law firm sought to have a new court mandate for accuracy of documents declared unconstitutional. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21204.html POST EXCLUSIVE: Bondi keeps arm’s length from firing of foreclosure fraud investigators More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21203.html It’s the kind of foreclosure story that state Sen. Michael Rose, R-Dorchester, said he’s heard many times. Homeowners facing a foreclosure are told they qualify for a loan modification. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21202.html Foreclosures in Colorado continued to fall in the third quarter, leaving the state on track to see the fewest new foreclosures in any year since 2006, according to a report today from the Colorado Division of Housing. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21200.html Foreclosure filings in North Carolina were down 23 percent through the first 10 months of the year - a welcome sign, given that many predicted that filings would spike this year after a controversy over foreclosure documentation. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21201.html Foreclosure filings in Nevada plunged in October during the first month of a new state law stiffening foreclosure-processing requirements. Nevada’s state Assembly passed a measure that took effect on Oct. 1 the Nevada law makes it a felony—and threatens to hold individuals criminally liable—for making false ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21199.html Foreclosure filings in Nevada plunged in October during the first month of a new state law stiffening foreclosure-processing requirements. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21196.html Foreclosure filings in North Carolina were down 23 percent through the first 10 months of the year, a welcome sign given that many predicted filings to pick this year after the controversy over foreclosure documentation. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21197.html Foreclosure Vicitms Could Get Compensation Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21198.html Foreclosures on delinquent U.S. mortgages have almost doubled from this time last year, according to the latest reading from Fitch Ratings. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21195.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21194.html When Florida mandated a residential foreclosure mediation program two years ago, its creators hoped that joining lenders and borrowers together would plug the stream of foreclosure cases that swamped the court system. Related story: Robosigning scam spreads to Volusia County, local man says Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21193.html There is so much news—mostly ugly news from the consumer point of view—about the foreclosure crisis, but it seems one of the most important initiatives taken against the banks that caused the crisis has been all but overlooked. For a period of months, the federal government and most of the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21192.html Share: digg facebook twitter Foreclosure reviews under way express-news Copyright 2011 express-news. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 07:10 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Federal regulators announced Tuesday that 14 large mortgage servicers started sending letters to borrowers that explain how to request ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21191.html Foreclosures filings in Brevard peaked in 2009 with nearly 9,800. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21190.html A group of lawyers that defends people facing foreclosures has asked the state’s top judge to halt foreclosure cases brought by Amherst-based Steven J. Baum PC until an investigation related to office party photos can be conducted. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21189.html Nevada still leads the nation in foreclosures, but an interesting trend is happening. The foreclosure filings have suddenly dropped. While it may look like good news on the outside, experts say it probably won’t last. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21188.html BUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York foreclosure law firm criticized for a 2010 Halloween party in which employees dressed as homeless people is attracting attention in Washington. The ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform wrote Friday to the Steven J. Baum firm near Buffalo requesting ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21187.html Homeowners can receive compensation if the review shows that their foreclosure was not handled properly. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21186.html *Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you’d like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21184.html HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 3 (UPI) — A South Florida Holocaust center offering exhibits, videos and eyewitness accounts of the Holocaust faces foreclosure, Hollywood, Fla., officials say. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21185.html Foreclosure activity that happened between 2009 and 2010 could be eligible for review. Some are getting letters in the mail from mortgage companies asking if they want to take advantage of that review if they think an error could have occurred during the process. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21183.html Homeowners who faced foreclosure will have an opportunity to have their cases reviewed at no cost and may get some money back More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21182.html BUFFALO, N.Y. — Employees of a foreclosure law firm who mocked victims of the mortgage crisis at a Halloween party last year need to be taught about the realities of homelessness, an advocate for the poor said Wednesday, offering to be the teacher. Pictures from the Steven J. Baum law ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21181.html The Federal Reserve is giving those who feel they were “financially harmed” during the foreclosure process in 2009 and 2010 the opportunity to request an independent review, and possibly even be compensated for their loss Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21180.html BUFFALO, N.Y. - An advocate for the homeless says employees of a Buffalo-area foreclosure law firm who mocked Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21177.html NY foreclosure firm apologizes for mocking homeless; advocates for poor offer to educate Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21178.html An advocate for the homeless says employees of a Buffalo-area foreclosure law firm who mocked clients at a Halloween party last year need a lesson in homelessness. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21179.html October foreclosure filings in southeastern Wisconsin dropped almost 25% from 2010, continuing a general yearlong of fewer filings. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21176.html The Federal Reserve Board Tuesday announced that borrowers who believe they were financially harmed during the mortgage Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21175.html Homeowners who think they have been wronged through foreclosure proceedings will soon be able to request a third-party review of their case and possibly obtain compensation. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21174.html The federal government kicked off its foreclosure review process Tuesday, which will offer nearly 4.5 million consumers the chance to get their foreclosure cases reviewed for mistakes and potential restitution. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21173.html It’s up to the Legislature to undo a change that allows circuit clerks to collect large fees for acting as commissioners in sales of property in foreclosure, the attorney general says. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21172.html Anyone who suspects his mortgage provider wrongfully began or completed a foreclosure action can now seek an independent review. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21171.html Foreclosure reviews Up to 4 million borrowers who may have been improperly foreclosed upon in 2009 and 2010 will begin getting letters this month asking whether they want to have their cases reviewed. The nation’s 14 largest mortgage servicers were ordered to offer to review cases after the government found ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21170.html Fourteen mortgage servicers have begun mailing out 4.3 million letters to potential victims of robo-signing. The letters will invite borrowers to submit their cases for a free review by independent consultants. Aggrieved homeowners ensnared by a foreclosure system riddled with misconduct and error are set to get their first shot ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21168.html As many as 4.5 million homeowners who think their foreclosures were mishandled can request a free, independent review under an action by federal bank regulators outlined on Tuesday. If a review uncovers bank misdeeds, Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21169.html More than 4 million borrowers who have faced foreclosure since early 2009 will have the chance to have their cases reviewed for potential wrongdoing, federal regulators and some of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers announced Tuesday. The reviews stem from a deal forged earlier this year in which 14 servicers ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21166.html Hollywood’s Community Redevelopment Agency may soon begin the foreclosure process against the Holocaust Documentation Center, saying the organization owes the CRA more than $200,000 in loan payments. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21167.html The September Mortgage Monitor report released by Lender Processing Services, Inc. continues to show significant differences between states that process foreclosures following a judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure process. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21163.html Leaders of some of the nation’s busiest foreclosure courts gathered last week to discuss attorney civility, bank honesty and Florida’s towering backlog of 350,000 foreclosure cases. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21164.html Reviews to Address Foreclosure Errors Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21165.html Homeowners whose lenders played fast and loose with their foreclosures may be in for a payday. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21161.html Homeowners who have suffered financial harm due to a foreclosure error may receive compensation. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21162.html Homeowners whose lenders played fast and loose with their foreclosures may be in for a payday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21160.html 4M homeowners eligible for foreclosure review Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21159.html U.S. bank regulators and the mortgage industry launched a complaint process Tuesday designed to reach out to more than 4 million homeowners to find and compensate any who were harmed by deficiencies in banks’ foreclosure operations. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21158.html It’s late, and it’s limited, but for borrower who feel their homes were wrongly or inappropriately foreclosed upon in 2009 and 2010, there is now recourse. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21153.html Those who were foreclosed upon in 2009 and 2010 will be able to request an independent review to get compensated if errors were made, federal regulators said. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21154.html Nov 1 (Reuters) - Large banks on Tuesday will begincontacting borrowers who could receive financial compensationfor problems that occurred during a foreclosure on their home,U.S. banking regulators announced More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21155.html Contact: CONTACT: Bryan Hubbard, +1-202-874-5770 Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21156.html Fourteen U.S. mortgage servicers began mailing letters Tuesday to as many as 4.5 million consumers who have lost their homes, asking them if they want their cases reviewed to make sure errors were not made. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21157.html Foreclosure settlement price rises, Wall Street Journal reports Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21152.html It is not a surprise for most people that buying Miami foreclosure property is filled with headaches and challenges. The risk that is involved in buying foreclosed property is too many for first time homebuyers. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21151.html INDIO — A judge declined Monday to order foreclosure proceedings against a Cathedral City church that previously pledged to pay $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit filed by contractors who renovated the sanctuary. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21150.html A judge declined today to order foreclosure proceedings against a Cathedral City church that previously pledged to pay $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit filed by contractors who renovated the sanctuary. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21149.html In Utah, where Gaynell Instefjord works, foreclosures totaled 6,567 during the third quarter, ranking the state in 6th place Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21148.html A ban on foreclosure auctions at downtown San Diego courthouse steps has forced the people who conduct them to two other areas that already host such transactions, said a spokesman with a trade group that represents the trustee business on Monday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21147.html Kari Lobdell unpacks boxes in her new apartment as Henry, center, and Jewell look on. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21146.html President Obama swears his new, improved “Homeowner Assistance Refinance Program” will let roughly 1 million homeowners Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21145.html Jane Kellogg The Steven J. Baum law firm, which represents lenders including Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, is under fire from all angles. read more Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21144.html A Buffalo, N.Y. law firm specializing in facilitating foreclosure proceedings for large banks received some of the worst PR imaginable over the weekend, when the ran office Halloween-party photos featuring the firm’s staff seeming to mock the homeless and displaced. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21142.html Buying a foreclosure, says first­time home buyer Jena Edone, “can be a little scary when there’s no seller involved, and there’s no dis­closure on what’s happened to the property. You’re going visually on what the place looks like till the in­spection. But the flip side is, you can walk away ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21143.html   VALLEY VIEW, Ohio — From behind the desk in his spacious office, Robert Klein sees a foreclosure crisis in full swing. Outside his door, a sea of cubicles fills the 75,000-square-foot nerve center that is Safeguard Properties, the company he founded. On a recent workday, hundreds of employees monitored ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21141.html More than 6,500 properties in Utah registered a foreclosure filing during the third quarter of 2011, which translates to one Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21140.html A North Las Vegas foreclosure home is getting rehabilitated and will be given to a homeless veteran. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21139.html For many, losing a home to foreclosure is just the beginning of a brutal downward spiral. A building body of evidence suggests that the ongoing wave of foreclosures in Silicon Valley and the nation is making those who are losing their homes sick. A handful of studies suggest that foreclosures ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21138.html A little wintry weather was not expected to slow down Occupy Wall Street protesters Saturday as they prepared to head into Jamaica, Queens to voice their concerns on the issue of foreclosures. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21136.html The first reaction most decent people will have when seeing these pictures of last year’s Halloween costume party at the foreclosure mill law offices of Steven J. Baum is overwhelming disgust and nausea, followed by an overwhelming desire to storm these offices on Monday and “make an example.” But the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21137.html In a foreclosure settlement with the federal government, banks would pay relatively little, proving again that accountability has been mostly A.W.O.L. in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21135.html A real foreclosure victim in Colorado. Today in stories that might just turn you off of Halloween altogether: Joe Nocera’s written a chilling op-ed in the New York Times about the Halloween party thrown last year by the law firm of Steven J. Baum, where several employees were photographed wearing ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21134.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21133.html The rate puts one in 39 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area homes in foreclosure, and a one-month decline is likely to be erased by an increase in the rate of new foreclosures. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21132.html A foreclosure notice is the last thing any homeowner wants to receive. Many times the notice isn’t much of a surprise. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21131.html Lawyers, judges debate Florida’s foreclosure backlog Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21130.html The third-quarter increase in Minnesota was a reversal of earlier declines Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21129.html Looking to modify your mortgage to avoid a foreclosure? Here’s a list of resources and programs aimed at helping borrowers who are having trouble paying their mortgages. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21128.html Foreclosure rates in the Twin Cities area were stable during August and delinquency rates fell slightly, according to CoreLogic. The report said that the region’s foreclosure rate during the month was 2.05 percent, up ever so slightly from 2.04 percent last year. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21127.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Democrat on a House oversight panel is calling on his Republican counterpart to subpoena copies of certain contracts used by mortgage servicing companies that might provide insight into past foreclosure abuses. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21125.html A new housing report released Thursday indicates foreclosure rates in the Louisville-Jefferson County area are on the rise. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21126.html The U-T Housing Huddle, a group of real estate insiders from around the county, dives into the issue of foreclosures this month. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21124.html Foreclosure rates among outstanding mortgages in the Treasure Valleydecreased slightly in August, b Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21121.html Twin Cities mortgage delinquencies fall slightly; foreclosure rates stable and below the national average Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21122.html The foreclosure crisis that has gripped the U.S. real estate market over the last few years has been especially painful here in California. RealtyTrac reports that in September 2011, one in every 259 housing units in California received a new foreclosure notice, one of the highest rates in the nation. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21123.html A foreclosure auction of the River’s Edge Mobile Home Park was canceled at the last minute to give the owner a chance to sell the venerable North Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21120.html Nearly 4.5 million current and former homeowners will soon get a chance to have their foreclosure cases reviewed for mistakes and potential restitution. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21119.html Foreclosure is a real worry for many Americans, who are now out of work or just having a hard time making ends meet during hard economic times. The government is trying to step in and help. A representative from Georgia sponsored a bill to allow people to take money out ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21118.html If you are facing foreclosure or even just struggling to pay your mortgage, the Lexington Homeownership Center has scheduled some clinics that might help. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21117.html New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is working with Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden to investigate possible criminal acts by financial institutions tied to the foreclosure crisis. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21116.html Foreclosure victims have found support through a Valley group that meets up to two times a week. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21115.html S. Florida judges brace for a possible fallout of the foreclosure mediation program Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21114.html U.S.A. - Millions of people who lost their homes to foreclosure could soon receive remuneration. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21113.html There are many reasons why there are more and more people who are looking into the Miami foreclosure market. The main reason why there is great demand on these properties is the affordability of properties. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21112.html By Mark Puente, Times Staff Writer Monday, October 24, 2011 A Florida Supreme Court mediation program should end since it hasn’t kept people in their homes or reduced a logjam of foreclosure cases, a judicial committee determined. Successful mediations occurred in less than 4 percent of statewide cases. A report ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21111.html President Obama is in Nevada today touting the federal government’s new program to ward off the foreclosure crisis. And there’s a lot at stake — mostly because of the states that have been hit the hardest by the crisis. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21110.html President Obama is in Nevada today touting the federal government’s new program to ward off the foreclosure crisis. And there’s a lot at stake — mostly because of the states that have been hit the hardest by the crisis. The two states with the highest foreclosure rates — Nevada and ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21109.html A judicial committee determined that Florida’s Supreme Court mediation program to prevent foreclosures should end because it’s not keeping homeowners in their houses. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21108.html After a year of discordant negotiations, a settlement is said to be imminent between U.S. states and the nation’s largest mortgage lenders that would allow the banks to walk away from America’s foreclosure mess for a reported $25 billion. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21107.html A court program that uses a phone call and some human contact may be making a dent in Indiana’s foreclosure rate. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21106.html Foreclosure fraud, pill mills legislative priorities Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21105.html The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, announced this week that it told the companies to move away from their current system, which relies on designated law firms doing most of their foreclosure work in each state. Instead, mortgage loan servicers will be ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21104.html Companies looking to prey on foreclosure victims have found the loop hole in a new state law that allows them to collect up front fees. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21103.html Utah stays near top in foreclosure activity STAFF AND NEWS SERVICES Published Oct 21, 2011 07:21AM MDT Utah remains in the top 10 states affected by the nation’s foreclosure crisis, according to a report. One in every 408 Utah housing units — 2,338 properties — had a foreclosure filing in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21101.html The mortgage foreclosure tragedy is not only hurting Americans’ wallets, it’s affecting people’s health, particularly older Americans who lose their homes, according to a study released Thursday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21102.html BOSTON — Foreclosure activity dropped again in the state last month, although one expert said banks are again moving aggressively against those who have fallen behind on their mortgages. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21100.html People who think they are the victims of errors, misrepresentations or other deficiencies in the foreclosure process will soon be eligible for case reviews, Lew Sichelman writes. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21099.html THURSDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that falling behind on your mortgage payments hurts more than just your finances, as the stress and financial strain that come with the struggle can also harm your physical and psychological health. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21098.html As the nation’s housing market struggles to find bottom amid a glut of foreclosed property, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has issued a ruling that will make it even harder for lenders in that state to sell properties for full market price. The state’s highest court, in Bevilacqua v. Rodriguez, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21097.html The second round of the Wayne County Foreclosure Auction starts Friday with about 13,000 properties for opening bids of $500. Most are in Detroit. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21096.html Dan Francis, right, lost his Margate home to foreclosure, but says the bank filed the paperwork improperly. (Sarah Dussault, Sun Sentinel) The housing bust has put thousands of South Florida residents on the sidewalk, but when a mortgage is foreclosed there is hope — sometimes even after a lender has ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21095.html Sources indicate that the settlement may benefit almost everybody — not just homeowners facing foreclosure Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21094.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Talks between states and top banks over mortgage abuses are nearing agreement on resolving a major sticking point that has bogged down settlement negotiations for more than a year. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21092.html A Massachusetts man who bought property in a faulty foreclosure sale didn’t have the right to bring a court case over the property because he isn’t the owner, the state’s high court ruled. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21093.html The state’s highest court added more turmoil to the housing market yesterday when it ruled that buyers of foreclosed homes that were seized by lenders under questionable circumstance may not be the legal owners of those properties, and have few easy options to clear their titles. The decision potentially leaves ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21091.html The number of notices of default jumps 25.9% from the second quarter. The increase comes as settlement talks have stalled between banks and state attorneys general over the robo-signing scandal. Banks fired up the California foreclosure machine in the third quarter, breaking out of a nearly yearlong lull that began ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21090.html More California homeowners are facing foreclosure after lenders served an increased number of notices of default during the past three months compared with those from the second quarter of 2011. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21089.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Talks between U.S. states and top banks over mortgage abuses are nearing agreement on a major sticking point that has bogged down settlement negotiations for more than a year. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21087.html Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will phase out their foreclosure attorney networks in the wake of the so-called robo-signing scandal, the companies’ regulator said. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21088.html A Massachusetts man who bought property in a faulty foreclosure sale isn’t the true owner and so doesn’t have the right to sue over it, the state’s high court ruled. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21086.html New foreclosure filings in the Sacramento area surged during the third quarter as banks moved aggressively to reduce their backlog of troubled loans. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21085.html A big August surge in foreclosure actions by Bank of America and Bank of New York sent the number of California homeowners entering foreclosure to levels not seen in a year. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21084.html WASHINGTON — Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney suggested he doesn’t support foreclosure relief for the millions of Americans struggling with underwater mortgages, untold numbers of which have been the victims of fraudulent lending or foreclosure practices. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21083.html A Massachusetts man who bought property in a faulty foreclosure sale didn’t have the right to bring a court case over the property because he isn’t the owner, the state’s high court ruled. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21082.html A Massachusetts man who bought a home in a faulty foreclosure sale didn’t have the right to bring a court case over the property because he isn’t the owner, the state’s high court ruled. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21081.html Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said she is preparing to sue some mortgage lenders for foreclosure-related improprieties. AD: Measurement tips to maximize your ROI.    Get a better return on your PR investment. Download our free white paper to find out how. www.glomosome.com Ads by Pheedo More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21080.html Foreclosure ruling irks banks Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21079.html Foreclosures are expected to pick up as banks have moved aggressively to file more first-time default notices. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21078.html ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — From next to the dead tree in his backyard, Ernie Soto can see the big house where he used to live. It’s perched on the side of a mountain overlooking Alamogordo, a town of 36,000 on the eastern edge of New Mexico’s Tularosa Basin. Link to original ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21077.html A California woman’s at least temporarily successful battle against foreclosure has housing activists considering a broader PR battle with banks. Msnbc.com’s Kari Huus reports. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21075.html Neighbors hurt in foreclosure hot spots More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21076.html Neighbors who hold on face foreclosure impact More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21074.html The proposed legislation would amend the tax code to allow homeowners who have 401(k) retirement plans to pull out money to save their houses from foreclosure without the usual tax penalties. With hundreds of thousands of homeowners facing imminent foreclosure and estimates of 2 million or more in the wings, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21073.html A concept for helping homeowners facing imminent foreclosure has surfaced that might offer modest help with no revenue cost to the government: Amend the tax code to allow homeowners who have 401(k) retirement plans to pull out money to save their houses from foreclosure without the usual tax penalties. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21072.html New Jersey has almost 30,000 homes stuck at different points in the foreclosure “pipeline,” according to court records. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21071.html Nevada foreclosure starts dropped nearly 30 percent in September from the previous month, and foreclosure sales fell 20.3 percent as banks continue to evaluate “robo-signer” documents, a foreclosure expert said Wednesday. After a significant jump in August, Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21070.html LOS ANGELES - More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, but they’re taking ever longer to get sold or repossessed by lenders. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21069.html More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, but they’re taking ever longer to get sold or repossessed by lenders. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21067.html RealtyTrac says Memphis is part of latest increase, but local agents have a different take. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21068.html Current California foreclosure numbers have then-candidate Barack Obama’s campaign promises of “hope” and “change” wearing thin for House Democrats. The San Francisco Chronicle highlights that Rep. Zoe Lofgren of San Jose is leading a Democratic mutiny, telling the Obama administration that “the president could pass all the jobs bills he ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21066.html FOX Business has the details on the settlement talks over improper mortgage and foreclosure settlement between the lead negotiator for the state attorneys general and the nations’ top five mortgage servicers. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21064.html Over 5,000 Louisiana homes were targeted for some kind of foreclosure action during the third quarter, with most of the owners either losing their homes or being scheduled for a foreclosure sale. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21065.html More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, but they’re taking ever longer to get sold or repossessed by lenders. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21062.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Foreclosure activity increased by just less than 1% in the third quarter of 2011, according to RealtyTrac. However, the firm says a higher rate of default notices indicates lenders may finally be taking the brakes off of foreclosure proceedings. “We’re seeing the numbers go up after ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21063.html More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, but they’re taking ever longer to get sold or repossessed by lenders. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21061.html A quarterly increase in local and state foreclosure filings may be a sign that activity is beginning to pick up. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21060.html The number of homes hit with foreclosure filings in the Chicago metropolitan area dropped 29.4 percent in September from a year earlier and dipped 6.7 percent from August, but declines here and nationally aren’t expected to continue, according to the latest report from RealtyTrac.Filings were made on 10,475 homes in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21057.html A total of 610,337 properties received notices of default, auction or repossession, down from 930,437 a year earlier and up from 608,235 in the second quarter, the Irvine, California-based data seller said today in a report. One in every 213 U.S. households got a filing. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21052.html DAYTON — The number of local properties caught in some stage of foreclosure fell 65 percent in September compared to a year ago, according to RealtyTrac Inc.Foreclosure filings were reported against 368 properties in Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties in September , compared with 1,048 properties during the same ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21053.html A year after the start of a nationwide investigation of foreclosure practices, state and federal negotiators haven’t settled with banks and face infighting that might leave some states outside any agreement. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21054.html California and other Western states see the largest increase in banks’ beginning the foreclosure process on homes. After months of a foreclosure slowdown caused by investigations into improper practices, the nation’s home-repossession machinery is beginning to move again — particularly in states such as California where courts don’t oversee the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21055.html More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, but they’re taking ever longer to get sold or repossessed by lenders. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21056.html Here is a list of the top 20 states with the highest foreclosure rates in the July to September quarter. The ratio shows, for example, that one out of every 44 households in Nevada received a foreclosure notice during the quarter. Also highlighted: The number of properties that received notices. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21058.html DAYTON — The number of local properties caught in some stage of foreclosure fell 65 percent in September compared to a year ago, according to RealtyTrac Inc.Foreclosure filings were reported against 368 properties in Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties in September , compared with 1,048 properties during the same ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21059.html Southern Nevada’s foreclosure crisis may be easing a bit. A local appraiser says investors are snapping up foreclosed properties, and in half of those sales, paying cash. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21051.html Foreclosure activity in Shelby County slowed down between July and September compared to the same period the previous year, a slide that’s been More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21050.html Attorney General Bill McCollum has supoenaed foreclosure-related records from Lender Processing Services and four law firms, according to a report by Bloomberg News. Bloomberg News ServiceLender Processing Services Inc., which provides foreclosure services, was subpoenaed by the Florida attorney general as part of an investigation into possible foreclosure-document fraud. Attorney ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21048.html AUSTIN — Area foreclosure rates are on the rise. For the month of July, foreclosures in the Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos area were at 1.08 percent. That’s up 0.08 percent compared to the same period in 2010. The state foreclosure rate for July went up 1.48 percent. The ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21049.html WORCESTER - A small group of Occupy Worcester participants and anti-foreclosure activists won a 30-day reprieve yesterday for homeowner Maria Ekeh. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21047.html Foreclosure rates in Merced have decreased for the month of July over the same period last year, acc Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21046.html OPINION Foreclosures are still ravaging San Francisco neighborhoods. As steward of the city’s property roll and head of the department that appraises every home in San Francisco, I see every day the toll the mortgage crisis is having on real estate values and the city budget. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21045.html WORCESTER - A small group of Occupy Worcester participants and anti-foreclosure activists won a 30-day reprieve today for homeowner Maria Ekeh. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21044.html Court papers say Chris Tucker owes more than $4 million for home with pirate-ship basement MONTVERDE — Comedian Chris Tucker, who starred as a wise-cracking L.A. police detective with martial-arts star Jackie Chan in the blockbuster “Rush Hour” film series, could soon lose his multimillion-dollar mansion in Central Florida. Click here ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21042.html Here are the most recent story comments. View All No comments yet! Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21043.html A new housing report out Tuesday indicates foreclosure rates in the Peoria area are on the rise. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21041.html The home foreclosure rate in the Indianapolis area took a turn for the worse in July, rising to 3.58 percent of all outstanding mortgages. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21038.html Buying a home is a challenging goal for most hopeful homeowners. But for those who have experienced a bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale, the hurdles are even higher. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21039.html The Obama Administration has finally found something it can agree on with the nation’s big banks: The need for the 50 state attorneys general to finally reach a deal to end the year-long investigation into faulty mortgage foreclosure practices and reach a long-awaited settlement, the FOX Business Network has learned. Click ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21040.html MAPLE SHADE— Burlington County homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure or dealing with financial and credit issues that could result in foreclosure can attend a speical program to help. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21037.html By Jim Donovan: Burlington County homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure or dealing with financial and credit issues that could result in foreclosure are encouraged to attend a Mortgage Foreclosure Forum to be held from 6:30 to [ ] Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21035.html With patience, you can get a home loan after foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21036.html Gov. Rick Scott wants to improve the state’s housing market by removing the courts from the foreclosure process, a move supporters say will help prevent long delays. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21034.html Metropolitan Square in Des Plaines is in danger of foreclosure if the property owner continues to default on a $17 million bank loan. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21033.html York, PA - An event next month may give hundreds of families a second chance at homeownership. A foreclosure intervention workshop from 9 a. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21032.html A federal program to help unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosure has come to a disappointing end with less than half of its $1 billion spent and two-thirds of its anticipated recipients receiving nothing. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21031.html More than 6 million Americans are behind on their mortgage payments or facing foreclosure. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21027.html Uptick in visitors over last two years, but low rents, lease deals plague West Palm shopping venue’s bottom line Last summer, David Manero was on the verge of launching the first franchised location of BurgerFi, his new burger restaurant chain. The location: CityPlace, the popular retail destination in West Palm ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21028.html There are lots of foreclosure properties available in Florida. With this, it has been a good market for property investors to invest for a foreclosed property because it is cheap compared to purchasing a brand new house. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21029.html Sources at Citigroup and Bank of America tell FOX Business that a potential $20 billion settlement could come as early as this week or next over improper mortgage practices and robosigning. A number of sticking points could still hang up the deal, these sources add. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21030.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21026.html Under the process spearheaded by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, borrowers who think they’ve been unjustly harmed by errors, misrepresentations or other deficiencies in the foreclosure process can have their cases reviewed. Delinquent borrowers who think they’ve been treated unfairly by their mortgage lenders and the companies ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21025.html Homeowners convinced foreclosure wiped out any financial obligations they might have had on their homes are facing lawsuits from lenders who want to collect the loss on the property after the home is sold. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21024.html Times staff Saturday, October 8, 2011 LAND O’LAKES Foreclosure, other laws to be discussed Attorney Steve Mezer of Bush/Ross in Tampa will help local homeowners groups understand home foreclosure and abandonment laws at the Thursday meeting of the Pasco Alliance of Community Associations. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21023.html The time to resolve mortgage delinquencies has grown from a year ago. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21022.html Two troubling trends ??? that are not employment-driven ??? are slowing the residential housing recovery: (1) Average default amounts are increasing for properties entering the foreclosure process; and (2) foreclosure timelines are getting longer. These two new developments could delay the foreclosure crisis. In California, for example, the amount that ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21021.html The largest foreclosure mill in New York, under investigation for years by federal authorities for allegedly filing misleading paperwork, affidavits and mortgage documents, yesterday agreed to pay a $2 million fine to settle a probe by Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara. Steven J. Baum PC, which has filed tens of ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21020.html Every foreclosure in the Hub can cost city residents as much as $1 million when declines in property values and Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21019.html A local organization helps one woman avoid foreclosure, and reaches a milestone in the process. Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise has given out a total of $1 million through its Foreclosure Prevention program. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21017.html A potential settlement agreement between state attorneys general, federal agencies and the nation’s five largest banks over foreclosure-related offenses is falling apart. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21018.html The federal government will disburse just $432 million from a $1 billion program to help unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosure, a government official said Thursday. The rest of the money will return to the U.S. Treasury because the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program has ended, and not enough people were approved in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21015.html Stephanie Ferguson says, “I’d like to stay and now I can.” Stephanie Ferguson is just like many other homeowners across the Country. Struggling to make ends meet. After her husband passed away.. She could no longer afford this 6 bedroom home. Ferguson says, “I had no idea that my house ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21016.html Steven J. Baum’s foreclosure law firm, one of the largest in New York state, will pay the U.S. $2 million and change its practices to resolve a probe into its mortgage-related legal filings. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21013.html Boulder County is on track to have one of the largest percentage increases in foreclosures this year among a dozen Colorado counties surveyed by the state’s Division of Housing. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21014.html The number of foreclosure notices issued in Pima County nosed downward in September after spiking in August. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21012.html Police say nine people protesting a home foreclosure have been arrested on charges of disturbing the peace after they refused to leave the Pasadena office of mortgage lender Fannie Mae. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21011.html The foreclosure crisis appears to be deepening nationally, according to RealtyTrac, an online service that tracks foreclosure rates. The Rock River Valley though doesn’t appear — yet — to be part of that wave. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21010.html As the foreclosure backlog continues to build up, delinquent borrowers are spending even more time in their homes without making mortgage payments. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21007.html Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says she has lost confidence that a fair settlement over foreclosure abuses can be reached where banks are held accountable for wrongful foreclosures. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21008.html An entire community in District Heights, Md., may have to move because their town homes are being auctioned after foreclosure. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21009.html The stress of a possible home foreclosure has put a visible strain on the Diaz family of Huntington Beach. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21006.html Mortgage titan Fannie Mae and its federal regulator failed to pay enough attention to mounting evidence of abuses at foreclosure-processing law firms until the issue gained broad public attention last year, a federal watchdog says. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21005.html Federal regulators plan a review process where millions of current and former homeowners will have a chance to get their foreclosure cases examined to see if they should be compensated for banks’ mistakes. The review process will apply to people who were in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010, the Wall ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21004.html Government documents show that GMAC, the country’s fifth largest mortgage servicer, had seriously mishandled many loan modifications yet did not suffer a penalty. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21002.html WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) — A ranking House committee Democrat in Washington blasted a federal watchdog agency for its apparent failure to regulate foreclosure abuses. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21003.html Rosen & Rosen details the foreclosure process and timeline in South FloridaHollywood, FL (PRWEB) October 04, 2011 The news articles about the “foreclosure crisis” going on in our country are rampant but what most of them do not relay is that the situation in Florida is many ways worse than ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21001.html Warnings were given but action wasn’t taken, an inspector general says. Read the report. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20999.html Investigator says Fannie knew of alleged improper foreclosure practices in ‘03. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/21000.html Mortgage giant Fannie Mae knew about allegations of improper foreclosure practices by law firms in 2003 but did not act to stop them, a government watchdog says. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20997.html Inspector general critical of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac The federal agency overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac failed to stop abuses by the mortgage giants’ network of foreclosure attorneys for years before problems surfaced in news accounts, according to a report released Tuesday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20998.html Fannie Mae, the mortgage finance giant, learned as early as 2003 of extensive foreclosure abuses, but did little to correct the practices, according to a new report. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20994.html WASHINGTON - Mortgage giant Fannie Mae knew about allegations of improper foreclosure practices by law firms in 2003 but did not act to stop them, a government watchdog says. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20995.html Mortgage giant Fannie Mae knew about allegations of improper foreclosure practices by law firms in 2003 but did not act to stop them, a government watchdog says. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20996.html More and more homeowners caught up in the foreclosure mess are finding out it’s not over, even after the banks take the houses back. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20991.html Among the mass of eager bidders at the city’s tax foreclosure auction today stood a watercolorist and farmer. Queen City Farm occupies five vacant lots on Glenwood Avenue on the city’s East Side, and that’s where Ric Feeney lives and works. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20992.html The August Mortgage Monitor report released by Lender Processing Services, Inc. shows that foreclosure starts were up in August by nearly 20 percent compared to July 2011 results , with first-time foreclosure starts reaching 2011 highs. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20993.html U.S. homeowners facing foreclosure were a record 611 days late paying their mortgages on average as legal disputes delayed bank repossessions, Lender Processing Services Inc. (LPS) said today. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20990.html September mortgage foreclosure filings in southeastern Wisconsin dropped 30% from the same month last year, continuing an overall yearly trend of fewer filings. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20988.html Executive Deputy Attorney General Martin Mack says abuses by lenders and debt collectors only happened because they can assume borrowers don’t have attorneys. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20989.html There are about 10 percent more properties available at the city’s tax foreclosure auction this year than last year. As of Sunday, there were 2,380 parcels on the auction list for the three-day auction, which starts this morning at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20987.html Many people choose to purchase a foreclosure property because it is much more cheaper compared to brand new property. For most people it is important to have the kind of house that every one has ever wanted and it would be a lot better if they will get it in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20986.html Today’s top business headlines: Concerns about a worldwide recession have international markets on their way down today. Japan’s Nikkei plunged, despite a government survey showing that Japanese manufacturers are feeling more confident. Also: the top box office movies from this weekend. See the rest of Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20985.html LANSING – State Senate Democratic Floor Leader Tupac A. Hunter last week announced the launch of a new Web site, www.saveMIneighborhood.com. Hunter says the Web site invites Michigan homeowners to share their foreclosure stories and keep [ ] Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20984.html Losing your home, or worrying about losing it, is enough to make you sick, says a recent study that offers insight into the toll the foreclosure crisis is taking on homeowners’ health. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20983.html Geeta Ramcharitar holds her 5-month-old grandson, Andrew, in her Venetian Village condo in Melbourne. She had faced foreclosure after she missed paying a small fee and her overdue balance ballooned. A judge threw out the case. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20982.html Several new Nevada laws went into effect Saturday, including one aimed at penalizing people who vandalize foreclosed or vacant properties. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20981.html While wave after wave of foreclosures have hit the Valley in the last few years, law students at Arizona State University are working to help victims of foreclosure fraud and homeowners facing wrongfu More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20980.html LYNN - Local anti-foreclosure protesters who joined a Boston demonstration Friday against Bank of America demanded the bank modify home loans to reflect the reduced value of a foreclosed homeowner’s property. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20979.html Police have made some arrests in an anti-foreclosure protest in Boston outside Bank of America Corp.’s downtown offices. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20978.html California Attorney General Kamala Harris said Friday that she will not agree to a settlement over foreclosure abuses that federal officials and other state attorneys general are negotiating with major U.S. banks. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20977.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20974.html Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris vows to launch own probe of mortgage lenders. California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris is bowing out of nationwide talks aimed at settling charges that banks wrongfully foreclosed on homeowners, vowing that her office would launch a more rigorous investigation. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20975.html California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Friday backed out of the 50-state coalition negotiating a settlement with the nation’s largest banks over shoddy foreclosure practices, further complicating the yearlong effort to compel serious changes in the industry and secure $20 billion in aid for troubled homeowners. Read full article >> More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20976.html California Attorney General Kamala Harris said Friday that she will not agree to a settlement over foreclosure abuses that federal officials and other state attorneys general are negotiating with major U.S. banks. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20971.html The nationwide foreclosure investigation launched by state attorneys general just got weaker as California breaks from the group. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20972.html California Attorney General Kamala Harris is rejecting a proposed settlement with U.S. banks over their foreclosure practices, saying she will instead pursue her own mortgage investigation. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20973.html A new law that imposes stricter recording requirements on mortgage servicers takes effect this Saturday, providing homeowners with an extra layer of protection. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20970.html Florida foreclosure offers a lot of opportunity to those people who want to own their own house in a very affordable way. If you are one of those people, then there is a great chance for you. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20969.html The number of foreclosure deeds filed in Massachusetts reached its highest point in August of any month this year, with more than 900 foreclosures completed. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20967.html If you have found yourself in foreclosure – or having to sell your home without making a dime – it probably seems like the end of the world, or at least your life. But here’s a word of advice: Snap out of it! As two homeowners who have had their ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20968.html A group of California union leaders, politicians and activists are urging the state attorney general to reject any deal that lacks significant principal reduction for distressed homeowners. California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris is attracting increasing pressure from powerful Golden State players to reject a major settlement with U.S. banks accused ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20965.html The Gudiel family stages protests against the bank and lending agency in the loss of their home. But the story is more complicated than it seems. Rose Gudiel wept in her kitchen, as she told me a story about death and a $408,000 loan. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20966.html There’s a new foreclosure fraud reform law in place to help protect Nevadans when it comes to filing a foreclosure. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20963.html Nevada homeowners will get a little more protection against foreclosure fraud when a new law takes effect Oct. 1. The Foreclosure Fraud Reform law allows residents access to information on companies who More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20964.html A foreclosure auction for three Piccadilly Inn hotels in Fresno was postponed once again today.A n Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20961.html In May, RealtyTrac, a leading online market for foreclosure properties, reported that foreclosure rates were up 4 percent in April from March levels, but up 65 percent from April 2007. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20962.html A program meant to help 30,000 underemployed Americans keep their homes will end without achieving half its goal Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20960.html NEW YORK — BankOwnedProperties.org reports that Alabama and Georgia showed a drop in bank foreclosu Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20959.html Mortgage default notices, bank repossessions and foreclosure auctions fell 16.3 percent in August compared to the same month a year ago across the Coachella Valley, marking the fifth consecutive month with significant declines. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20958.html Seattle developer Wright Runstad has defaulted on its loan on the PacMed building — Amazon’s former headquarters on Beacon Hill — and the lender has begun foreclosure proceedings, according to a recent loan servicer’s report. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20957.html Vacant for five years, locals say a foreclosed home has become a magnet for drugs, dumping, and distress to what used to be a beautiful, quiet street. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20956.html Gov. Rick Scott undecided unless moving process away from courts encourages more lending With hundreds of thousands of foreclosure cases clogging Florida’s courts and more defaulted loans in the pipeline, Moody’s economists now predict South Florida home prices won’t hit bottom until late 2012 or early 2013. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20955.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Foreclosure lawsuits spiked during the second quarter, driving the Mortgage Litigation Index to its highest level since it was introduced in 2007. The Mortgage Litigation Index reflects all mortgage-related cases compiled by MortgageDaily.com , an online mortgage news publication in conjunction with law firm Patton Boggs. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20954.html With hundreds of thousands of foreclosure cases clogging Florida’s courts and more defaulted loans in the pipeline, economists now predict home prices won’t hit bottom until late 2012 or early 2013. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20953.html Help is on the way in the form of more than $295 million for as many as 33,000 South Carolina homeowners facing foreclosure. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20952.html What’s bad for the financially strapped owners of the Riverfront Towers in Detroit could turn out to be good news for residents of the downtown apartment complex. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20951.html Florida Supreme Court reconsidering foreclosure mediation program Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20949.html Litigation over the foreclosure process reached its highest level in the second quarter than in any quarter since MortgageDaily.com’s Mortgage Litigation Index was introduced in 2007. The Second Quarter 2011 Mortgage Litigation Index came in at 190 total cases.… Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20950.html Many people resort from choosing foreclosure houses because here they can save a lot rather than buying a brand new house with the same quality. However, it is not all the time that you will hit jackpot with Miami foreclosure. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20948.html The Mortgage Litigation Index from MortgageDaily.com climbed to its highest level during any quarter since it was introduced in 2007. Cases challenging the foreclosure process accelerated, though investor actions were higher and criminal activity shot up. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20946.html A monster wave of new foreclosures threatens to engulf Sacramento’s already battered real estate market as major banks move to slash their backlog of delinquent loans. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20947.html The Riverfront Towers apartment complex faces foreclosure after its owners defaulted on a $55 million mortgage, and lawyers fear the landmark high-rise, where civil rights icon Rosa Parks died, could fall into disrepair. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20945.html Staff report Austintown A workshop meant to help homeowners facing foreclosure will be Tuesday Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20944.html Real estate agent Heidi Gottschalk says the local foreclosure market led her to find her own miracle home in Janesville. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20943.html Usually when a commercial lender files a foreclosure suit, the main target is a developer who’s defaulted on his loan. But longtime downtown Milwaukee diner operator Gary Kuhn thinks he has a bull’s-eye painted on his back. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20942.html If you’re facing foreclosure, an event going on Saturday in southwest Atlanta may be able to help. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20941.html The chief federal regulator for many of the largest financial institutions said reforms to the nation’s foreclosure system will take “a year and more” to complete. Citing pervasive misconduct in the way banks repossessed homes from borrowers, federal regulators ordered Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20940.html Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - They say he offered to save their home from foreclosure but instead a Louisville couple was left with even higher rent bills and then an eviction notice. And WHAS11 is finding similar stories as we look into the man they say scammed them. Houses that are supposed ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20939.html New foreclosure filings in Colorado fell more than 28 percent in the first half of 2011, according to reports from the Colorado Division of Housing. There were just 15,348 foreclosures filed in the state during the first two quarters of the year, which is lower than the 21,369 foreclosures filed ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20938.html WASHINGTON - Fannie Mae missed chances to catch law firms illegally signing foreclosure documents and its government overseer did not take the right steps to ensure Fannie was doing its job, according to a federal watchdog. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20937.html Floridians facing foreclosure could be stripped of their homes faster and have routine access to the courts limited under a proposal likely to come before Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature in the coming months. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20934.html Floridians facing foreclosure could lose their homes faster under plan in Tallahassee Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20935.html The Greenbridge foreclosure sale scheduled for today has been postponed until November. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20936.html Overwhelmed courts can’t handle the load, increasing the time it takes a case to wend through the system More than three years into the housing crisis, the foreclosure process isn’t speeding up. It’s slowing down. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20933.html A South Fayette couple fighting foreclosure by Wells Fargo Bank has won a split decision in court that still leaves unresolved the future of their home. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20932.html By Janet Zink, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Wednesday, September 21, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers on Wednesday continued to float ideas for reforming Florida’s foreclosure process, with debate centering around when a judge needs to be involved in a foreclosure case. Florida is one of 20 states that requires all foreclosures to ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20931.html Home prices are on the rebound in South Florida, an unlikely side-effect of the banking industry’s yearlong foreclosure slowdown and documentation problems. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20929.html By Janet Zink, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Wednesday, September 21, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers on Wednesday continued to float ideas for reforming Florida’s foreclosure process, with debate centering around when a judge needs to be involved in a foreclosure case. Florida currently is one of 20 states that requires all foreclosures ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20930.html OREM — With a legal battle looming, Orem city has begun foreclosure proceedings against a portion of the Northgate Special Improvement District in the Northgate Village mixed-use development at 800 N More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20928.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Banks will soon roll out a single, common complaint process that will enable borrowers harmed by improper foreclosure proceedings to seek an independent review, a top regulator said recently. The program will provide relief to borrowers who may have been affected by the controversial “robo-signing” practices ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20927.html Foreclosure mediation program’s low rate of success leaves its future in doubt Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20926.html By Janet Zink, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Tuesday, September 20, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — The push is on in Florida to cut the courts out of the foreclosure process. Supporters of the concept — which is used in nearly 30 states — say it will speed foreclosures, get houses back onto the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20925.html Nix your mortgage payment and you’ll head for foreclosure. Do you need to file bankruptcy, too? Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20924.html Nevada had the highest rate of foreclosure in August. See if your state ranked in the top 10. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20923.html Residential filings have been below 5,000 for six straight months in North Texas’ four largest counties, but questions still remain. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20922.html Big banks are preparing to launch a toll-free number to find consumers harmed by problems in foreclosure processing. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20920.html Idaho foreclosure filings rose by 20 percent to 1,860 in August from theprevious month, though they More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20921.html MANILA, Philippines — Electric cooperatives which cannot pull off any chance of operational and financial turnaround will face extra-judicial foreclosure. That has been the warning set out under the new set of measures crafted by the board directors of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) chaired by Energy Secretary Rene D. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20919.html Plus, some of the hardest-hit states during the recession have been slow to tap a $7 billion fund to help homeowners pay their mortgages. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20918.html Rather than simply fight to stop the foreclosure on his investment home, Ezequiel Martinez filed suit against his lender saying the mortgage should be voided because of phony loan documents and because he doesn’t think the bank can prove it owns the mortgage note. The robo-signing scandal erupted last fall ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20916.html Rather than simply fight to stop the foreclosure on his investment home, Ezequiel Martinez filed suit against his lender saying the mortgage should be voided because of phony loan documents and because he doesn’t think the bank can prove it owns the mortgage note. The robo-signing scandal erupted last fall ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20917.html To assist local families who are struggling with mortgage payments, and possible foreclosure, state Rep. Fred Crespo, a Hoffman Estates Democrat, has arranged a foreclosure seminar featuring people from the Illinois attorney general’s office, Bank of America and Chase Bank 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Schaumburg Township Administration ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20915.html By MARCELLA S. KREITER United Press International With some 1.6 million homes either already in bank custody or somewhere in the foreclosure process, as many as 4 million more delinquent but not quite over the edge and property values depressingly depressed, scams are springing up that heap more misery on ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20914.html The number of foreclosed homes in Terre Haute is down from a year ago, but that’s not a result of an improving economy, according to market observers. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20913.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20912.html Foreclosure filings and sales in Colorado’s metropolitan counties were down during the first eight months of this year compared with the same period of 2010, the Colorado Division of Housing said Thursday. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20911.html Thousands of Washington area homeowners facing foreclosure have deluged state housing agencies with last-minute appeals for help from a $1 billion federal mortgage assistance program set to expire at the end of the month. In Maryland, where homeowners must apply for assistance by Friday, figuring out who qualifies for help ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20910.html Foreclosure filings rose in August, as more homebuyers fell behind on their mortgage payments. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20909.html Banks Tackle Foreclosure Backlog Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20908.html Foreclosure rates in the Southland skyrocketed from July to August as homeowners continue to struggle making their payments during a down economy. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20907.html The number of Bay Area homeowners who received a foreclosure notice jumped sharply from July to August in a sign that banks may be pushing through foreclosures that had been delayed because of the so-called ‘robo-signing’ scandal. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20906.html Notices of defaults jump on a month-to-month basis in a possible sign that banks may speed up foreclosure proceedings after a temporary slowdown More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20904.html Ohio had one of the nation’s highest foreclosure rates last month as banks stepped up their actions against homeowners behind on their mortgage payments. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20905.html According to the data released by RealtyTrac, foreclosure filings in August rose 7% from the prior month with 228,098 properties issued notices of default, auction or repossession during the month. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20903.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Foreclosure activity increased 7% in August, according to RealtyTrac, a group that monitors the market. A total of 228,098 U.S. properties entered some stage of foreclosure - default notices, scheduled auction or bank repossessions - last month. Default notices in particular increased by 33% in August, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20902.html RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure properties, Thursday said foreclosure filings in August increased 7 percent from the previous month, but decreased 33 percent year-over-year, with one in every 570 U.S. housing units receiving a foreclosure filing during the month. The month-over-month increase came probably as banks have accelerated the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20901.html Foreclosure activity rose again in Ventura County and across the nation in August, offering a bleak outlook for the housing market. Figures released today by RealtyTrac show that default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions were reported on 228,098 U.S. properties in August, a 7 percent increase from July. That ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20899.html Foreclosure filings started picking up again in August, rising 7% across the country from July as lenders caught up with processing delays. Nationwide, the filings were down 33% from August 2010, according to data released today by RealtyTrac, an Irvine, Calif.-based foreclosure Web site. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20900.html Share: digg facebook twitter Foreclosure filings rose from July to August nationwide, while falling in the Seattle area and Washington state, according to a new report. Filings were up 7.2 percent nationally, but down 24 percent in King County and 12.6 percent in Washington, the foreclosure data firm RealtyTrac reported. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20892.html Default notices sent to delinquent U.S. homeowners surged 33 percent in August from the previous month, a sign that lenders are speeding up the foreclosure process after almost a year of delays, RealtyTrac Inc. said. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20893.html Overall Year-Over-Year Activity Decreases for 11th Consecutive Month, but Default Notices Jump 33 Percent From July More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20894.html DAYTON — Area homeowners dealing with some sort of foreclosure action grew nearly 15 percent from July to August, a sign that lenders are starting to pick up the pace following widespread problems with documentation, an industry observer said.Total properties facing default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions grew 14.8 ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20895.html The number of default notices mailed to homeowners who were late on their mortgages soared in August to a nine-month high — the largest month-to-month increase in four years — and that helped push the rate of overall foreclosure filings higher last month, even as foreclosure activity dropped on a ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20896.html Summary Box: Foreclosure activity rises in August Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20897.html Here is a list of the top 20 states with the highest foreclosure rates in August. The ratio shows, for example, that one out of every 118 households in Nevada received a foreclosure notice during the month. Also highlighted: The number of properties that received notices. Rate rank State Ratio ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20898.html Local homeowners will see their collective property values drop by more than $12 billion by the end of 2012 as a direct result of the nation’s foreclosure crisis, according to a report to be released Thursday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20890.html LOS ANGELES — Banks have stepped up their actions against homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, setting the stage for a fresh wave of foreclosures. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20891.html Bank of America Corp. is stepping up its foreclosure activity in states where a court order is not needed to take back a home. Bank of America is the nation’s largest mortgage servicer, and other big banks could follow suit, Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20888.html The foreclosure of Sandstone Plaza won’t affect the operations of thepopular Cowgirls Saloon i Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20889.html Weld County posted the second-highest decrease in foreclosure sales through the first eight months of this year among metropolitan counties, according to the Colorado Division of Housing’s monthly foreclosure report. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20887.html Nevada could see its inventory of foreclosed homes increase in the coming months, the latest data from Discovery Bay, Calif.-based ForeclosureRadar.com showed. Notices of default jumped 44.2 percent in August from the previous month, reversing what had Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20886.html Of course everyone wants to acquire a property that is within their budget, or those that can give them a lot of savings along the process. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20885.html The rate of foreclosures filed across the metro-east area remained relatively unchanged last month. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20884.html A foreclosure auction scheduled in January for the 963-room Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront would add another hotel to the list of ownership changes in the downtown market. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20883.html 7 On Your Side looks at California’s foreclosure crisis and the powerful forces that fought a trio of reform bills. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20882.html For the fourth year in a row, it’s expected there will be more than 20,000 home foreclosures in the state of Minnesota. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20881.html A first-run foreclosure notice has been filed for a leasehold interest of 200 Linden Ave., a former fire station that also has operated as a recording Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20880.html Bank of America is ramping up foreclosure processing, sending out far more notices of default to borrowers in August than in previous months. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20879.html Follow Your Town News On The Courant’s Windsor Lock Facebook Page The owner of the Montgomery mill complex has filed for bankruptcy, cancelling a foreclosure sale that was scheduled to take place Sept. 10 and putting all foreclosure proceedings on hold, according to attorney Eric Rothauser. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20878.html Life after foreclosure sets plans into motion for some, not always pretty for others Homeowners in foreclosure are increasingly plotting a graceful landing that leaves them not in dire straits following an eviction, but with the same or even better living standards than before they defaulted. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20876.html The state Division of Banks will hold public hearings Wednesday on draft right-to-cure and reverse mortgage regulations. The hearings are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, respectively, at division offices at 1000 Washington St. in Boston. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20877.html There are some who still opt for those traditional residential properties, but there are others who are trying to enter the Miami foreclosure market for the best deals in the housing market. These foreclosed properties are really affordable. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20875.html State officials and area county treasurers say Wayne County already has the authority to stop a growing number of property owners from ditching tax debt by buying their land back for pennies on the dollar at the annual foreclosure auction. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20874.html They boarded the Foreclosure Express Bus early Saturday, ready to hunt for bargains amid South Florida’s housing bust. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20873.html Delaware’s Governor and Attorney General are split on what should be done about the foreclosure crisis Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20872.html Can the nation’s big banks get any more incompetent in how they handle individual foreclosures? A popular mistake seems to Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20871.html Foreclosure-prevention forum set More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20870.html Many survive foreclosure in style Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20869.html The trust fund was created by the state Legislature in 2009 to ensure a stable funding source for the courts. Filing fees like mortgage foreclosure filings and fees collected by clerks of court are the primary sources of revenue.The state’s court system was paid for through general state revenue prior ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20868.html Foreclosure rates in Portland are now at the highest levels in at least three years. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20867.html The Bernstein family is packing up and preparing to move out of their Sylmar house Friday after 25 years. The mortgage was practically paid off. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20866.html The mortgage foreclosure rate in the Indianapolis area is on the rise again. It hit 3.59 percent among all outstanding mortgages in June, an increase of 0.46 of a percentage point from the same month last year and 0.05 of a point higher than in May. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20865.html Twin Peaks Mall is in foreclosure, the Longmont Times-Call reported Thursday. The filing occurred Tuesday, according to the Boulder County Public Trustee’s office. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20864.html South Florida’s foreclosure rate rose in June, compared to last year, although the number of people falling 90 days behind on their mortgages declined, according to a report released Thursday by real estate firm CoreLogic. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20863.html Home ownership is a big investment but it also requires hard work and sacrifice. For many, in recent years, the dream of home ownership has ended in foreclosure. Such is the case with Mark Wellman of Pickaway County.  But Wellman is fighting back. In fact, he’s been fighting back for ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20862.html A 19th century Victorian home faces foreclosure More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20860.html Amid a crisis that has affected millions, even homes that would seem to be the safest of bets can face foreclosure. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20861.html Foreclosure rates in the Los Angeles area were down for the month of June when compared with their levels a year ago, a data firm said Thursday. For outstanding mortgage loans in the Los Angeles area, about 2.64% were in foreclosure compared with 2.93% the year prior, according to Santa ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20859.html Foreclosed home for sale in Haymarket, Va.; Flickr Creative Commons/taberandrew President Obama will head to Congress Thursday night to talk about jobs and the economy — the issues dominating the minds of American voters. But before the economy actually turns the corner, the corner will have to at least be ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20857.html PROVIDENCE – Foreclosure rates in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River area increased in June when compared to the same month last year, according to CoreLogic. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20858.html MANATEE - Foreclosure rates in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota have increased for the month of June over the same period last year, according to CoreLogic Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20854.html Florida foreclosure properties are known to be the most affordable properties today. You can easily get as much as 30% discount from these properties. But while they are certainly cheap for most homebuyers, keep in mind that these properties are not without their drawbacks. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20855.html The mortgage foreclosure rate in the Indianapolis area is on the rise again. It hit 3.59 percent among all outstanding mortgages in June, an increase of 0.46 percentage points from the same month last year and 0.05 points higher than in May. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20856.html Michelle Thornhill is the Senior Vice President and African American Segment Manager at Wells Fargo/Wachovia. Michelle has over 15 years of experience developing consumer initiatives for diverse audiences in the financial services and non-profit sector. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Science from Virgina Polytechnic Institute and State University, a Master ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20853.html For most people, Miami real estate properties are very expensive, what they do not know is that it offers different properties for all budget. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20852.html Orlando - Distressed property expert’s online report informs distressed homeowners who are struggling with mortgage payments in Central Florida on solutions to avoid foreclosure. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20851.html CityPlace Retail LLC, the developer of a mixed-use condominium, restaurant and retail project in West Palm Beach, Florida, was sued in a foreclosure action after allegedly defaulting on a $150 million mortgage. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20850.html Bill Donahue nearly lost his home to foreclosure a month ago. His family home of 25 years had been sold at a sheriff’s auction and he had an eviction notice on his door. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20849.html Some free foreclosure-prevention workshops are being held around the Chicago area. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20848.html A district judge has approved the foreclosure and public auction of the Keck City Center in downtown Des Moines, court records show. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20847.html After ebbing for the past four months, the number of foreclosure notices issued in Pima County jumped 38 percent in August compared with the previous month. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20846.html By Susan Taylor Martin, Times Senior Correspondent Tuesday, September 6, 2011 With foreclosures, final doesn’t always mean final. Some Tampa Bay residents are still living in their homes long after the final judgment of foreclosure because banks have canceled the public auction two, three, even five times. Others have had ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20845.html After slowing down this year, foreclosure filings spiked in Milwaukee County in August, setting the pace for an overall 34% increase in foreclosure actions in southeastern Wisconsin from July. The major culprit: A lack of new jobs to cut into the high unemployment rate. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20844.html Free foreclosure prevention workshops designed to educate homeowners about options that exist for them when facing a possible foreclosure will be presented in the Chicago area by the nonprofit Neighborhood Community Foundation.The workshops will include information on strong loan modification negotiation techniques, how to tell if you were a victim ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20842.html Florida legislature trying to bust foreclosure backlog - again More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20843.html Get Business Mobile Text Alerts Homeowners threatened with losing their homes in foreclosure can learn more about their options at two forums sponsored by the Greater Hartford Association of Realtors. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20841.html An attorney with a local legal aid agency has signed onto a “friend of the court” brief filed with the Ohio Supreme Court in a case that could have a big impact on home foreclosures Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20840.html Real estate investment is the current trend now. And now there are plenty of people who are into real estate investing because of different reasons. Actually there are plenty of reasons why people are into this trend. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20839.html Follow Your Town News On The Courant’s Windsor Lock Facebook Page The Montgomery Co. mill complex, the former home of the decorative and electric tinsel manufacturer J.R. Montgomery Co., might soon pass into the hands of a new owner with a foreclosure sale scheduled for Sept. 10. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20838.html KAHULUI - U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono brought together about two dozen experts recently to help island residents facing the prospect of losing their homes to lenders or their life savings to scam artists. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20837.html Washington— Two of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders are not doing enough to help Americans avoid foreclosure, the Obama administration said late last week. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20836.html A lender has filed foreclosure against CityPlace, the high-profile shopping complex that’s facing financial woes in spite of its high occupancy. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20835.html A new foreclosure law that took effect Thursday provides Idaho homeowners with better information regarding their rights and ensures lenders provide ample notice of sales and respond accordingly with mortgage modification requests. Unfortunately, said Brett DeLange, foreclosures will not stop as a result of the new legislation. read more More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20834.html CityPlace has fallen behind on its $150 million loan and now faces a foreclosure suit. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20833.html Hundreds of thousands of people threatened with foreclosure now have new help: The nonprofit Consumer Action group has just written a free online resource guide to help struggling homeowners facing foreclosure. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20832.html Horry County had the third-highest rate of foreclosure activity in the state in July, but the number of foreclosure filings dropped from last year. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20831.html The 50-state attorney general group investigating mortgage foreclosure practices won’t release banks from all civil, or any criminal, liability in a settlement, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20830.html The Attorney General is warning homeowners facing foreclosure of scams promising money from a class-action lawsuit, but actually charging fees upfront. 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Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20827.html New foreclosure reform will help both lenders and borrowers in avoiding foreclosure. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20825.html Two of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders are not doing enough to help Americans avoid foreclosure, the Obama administration said Thursday. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20822.html WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The Federal Reserve on Thursday sanctioned Goldman Sachs over deficient practices involving residential mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure processing at its former subsidiary, Litton Loan Servicing LP, in what’s commonly referred to as the “robo-signing” scandal. The action orders Goldman Sachs to retain an independent consultant to ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20823.html It’s clear that the banks aren’t much chastened by the foreclosure scandal that erupted last fall and which threatens to cost them tens of billions of dollars. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20824.html ELYRIA — The Neighborhood Community Foundation will conduct a free foreclosure prevention workshop in Elyria on Sept. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ramada Inn, 1825 Lorain Blvd. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20821.html More than 1,400 Massachusetts homeowners went into foreclosure in July as lenders sped up their property-seizure efforts, according to data released by the Warren Group, a Boston company that tracks local real estate. This is the highest number of foreclosure initiations this year and the second month in a row ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20820.html The recent increase in petitions indicates that lenders are beginning to move more quickly to take back distressed properties. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20819.html Washington wants credit for helping the housing market. But could efforts to clean up the foreclosure mess at Fannie and Freddie make things worse? More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20818.html So far in 2011, 2 percent fewer commercial foreclosure filings have been recorded in North Texas. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20817.html Ohio real estate property tax revaluations are leaving many homeowners in a state of confusion and anger. The drastic downturn of the economy and flat-lining of the real estate market caused a record number of foreclosures across the nation. Homeowners are experiencing sticker shock and preparing for either higher tax ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20815.html The amount of time a home is in foreclosure limbo before the process is final has reached record lengths, Jacksonville-based Lender Processing Service says. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20816.html Washington wants credit for helping the housing market. But could efforts to clean up the foreclosure mess at Fannie and Freddie make things worse? More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20814.html More than 1,400 foreclosure proceedings were started in Massachusetts in July, the highest monthly number so far in 2011 and the highest number of monthly starts since September, the Warren Group reported this morning. Foreclosure petitions are an early step in the foreclosure process. There were 775 actual foreclosures in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20812.html You can’t really say that credit scores don’t matter. They do. So it’s understandable that the hundreds of thousands of homeowners who finally realize they can no longer hold onto their homes worry about how turning in their keys to the house through various transactions with their lender will affect ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20813.html The July Mortgage Monitor report released by Lender Processing Services, Inc. shows that foreclosure timelines continue their steady upward trend, as a payment has not been made on the average loan in foreclosure in a record 599 days . Of the nearly 1.9 million loans that are 90 or more ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20811.html A recent and acrimonious dispute among state officials over a possible legal settlement to address nationwide mortgage abuses is underscoring basic questions about what the effort should accomplish. In settling claims against the largest banks related to “robo-signed” foreclosure documents and other flawed paperwork, should officials seek to rectify all ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20810.html The July Mortgage Monitor report released by Lender Processing Services, Inc. shows that foreclosure timelines continue their steady upward trend, as a payment has not been made on the average loan in foreclosure in a record 599 days . Of the nearly 1.9 million loans that are 90 or more ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20809.html Share: digg facebook twitter The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and NeighborWorks America on Tuesday reopened the application process in 27 states, including Texas, to give homeowners at risk of foreclosure more time to apply for the program. The program helps homeowners who have lost income and are ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20808.html New York lawmakers sent a letter to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller saying they were “troubled” by the removal of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman from an executive committee of state officials negotiating a nationwide foreclosure settlement with U.S. banks. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20807.html El Paso County’s home mortgage foreclosure rate ranked 259th among 366 metro areas in the United States in the first quarter, a new report shows. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20806.html It’s been a month since the federal government stopped a program to help homeowners facing foreclosure. Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced they are reopening the application process in 27 states, including Montana. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20805.html About 23.5 percent of all homes sold in Maryland in the second quarter were in some stage of foreclosure, down from 30.6 percent in the first quarter but up from 17.6 percent in the prior-year quarter. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20804.html BOSTON – The Massachusetts foreclosure pipeline will take more than six years to clear out, The Boston Herald reported Monday. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20803.html Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne has issued a warning to consumers to be wary of notices or advertisements that claim to offer homeowners facing foreclosure ‘’complete forgiveness of the loan'’ or other monetary relief if they join a class-action lawsuit. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20802.html Massachusetts will need more than six years to clear out all homes currently in the foreclosure “pipeline” if present Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20801.html Foreclosures in the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley area made up 22.38 percent of all residential sales in the region during the second quarter of 2011, up from nearly 16 percent of all sales in the second quarter 2010. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20800.html LAKEVILLE, Minn., Aug. 26 (UPI) — Investigators are trying to find a Minnesota architect facing foreclosure who left his 11-year-old son behind when he fled the state. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20799.html Hundreds of thousands of Floridians threatened with foreclosure now have new help: The nonprofit Consumer Action group has just written a free online resource guide to help struggling homeowners facing foreclosure. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20798.html IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25 (UPI) — Foreclosure sales as a percentage of U.S. home sales dropped in the second quarter compared to the first, online marketplace RealtyTrac said Thursday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20796.html Two years after unveiling a search engine for former property owners to determine if foreclosure surplus funds due them, $16 million sits in an interest-bearing account with the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20797.html A national tracking firm says second-quarter sales of Louisiana homes in some stage of foreclosure went for about a third less than homes not in trouble. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20793.html Nearly one-third of all U.S. homes sold in the second quarter of 2011 were in some stage of the foreclosure process or had been repossessed by a lender, according to numbers released today by RealtyTrac, an Irvine, Calif.-based real estate data provider. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20794.html The number of Mississippi homes being sold in some stage of foreclosure has dropped sharply over the past year. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20795.html Homes and condominiums in some stage of foreclosure accounted for 42 percent of all Broward County sales in the second quarter, a slight increase from a year ago, RealtyTrac Inc. said Thursday. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20792.html WASHINGTON - Foreclosures made up roughly one-third of all home sales this spring. While that’s a smaller share of sales from the previous quarter, it’s six times the percentage of foreclosures in a healthy housing market. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20791.html Foreclosed properties in St. Lucie County remained a popular purchase in the second quarter of this year, with such sales representing almost 44 percent of all home sales, said RealtyTrac in a report released Thursday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20789.html Buyers of properties in foreclosure found few bargains in Martin County in the second quarter of this year, RealtyTrac said in a report released Thursday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20790.html Sales of homes facing foreclosure in the Sacramento region rose sharply during the second quarter as Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20788.html Pre-Foreclosure Sales (Short Sales) Jump 19 Percent From Q1, REO Sales Flat; Average Time to Sell Pre-Foreclosures Down, Average Time to Sell REOs Increases Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20784.html Sales of foreclosed and short-sale homes in the Volusia-Flagler area fell 25 percent last quarter, compared with the same three-month period last year. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20785.html Foreclosure-related sales’ prices fall, and the discount widens More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20786.html There were 2,509 foreclosure-related short sales and bank-owned sales in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers market in the second quarter of this year. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20787.html State and federal officials negotiating a settlement with the nation’s biggest banks over shoddy foreclosure practices are hung up on how they should deal with a Reston-based company that has acted as a proxy for financial firms throughout the country for more than a decade. Some officials refer to the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20783.html A deal to help victims of improper foreclosures has been slow going, in large part because of infighting among state attorneys general over giving banks a free pass from future lawsuits. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20782.html Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller , who is leading foreclosure settlement negotiations with the nation’s largest banks on behalf of all 50 states, abruptly removed New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman from the coalition’s executive committee Tuesday, saying he had “actively worked to undermine” the group’s efforts in recent months. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20781.html New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was removed from a state group working on a nationwide foreclosure settlement with U.S. banks because his office “actively worked to undermine” its efforts, the Iowa official leading the talks for the states said. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20779.html Area foreclosure listings hit lowest quarterly level in more than two years Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20780.html A foreclosure signs hangs outside of a home in Phoenix, Arizona, in this file photo. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20777.html Jamestown Mall’s owner has a 90-day reprieve to satisfy a $2 million loan or the shopping center will face foreclosure. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20778.html The city council in Springfield, Mass. has passed what advocates are calling the toughest municipal anti-foreclosure legislation in the country. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20775.html A foreclosure on your block can do more than spoil the view from your window. A foreclosed eyesore can ruin the financial health of your household and neighborhood. But there are things you can do now to keep a blighted property from destroying your home equity. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20776.html What can you do about a foreclosure in your neighborhood? You have a few options. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20773.html The city of Mesquite and the Mesquite real estate association will offer Thursday a workshop to give foreclosure prevent assistance to homeowners. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20774.html A “robo-signing” controversy last fall initially triggered a steady drop in foreclosure activity across the Coachella Valley, California and much of the nation, but the downward trend appears to have taken on a life of its own. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20771.html Richard Redy expects his foreclosure notices to arrive soon. The 60-year-old Brielle resident lost his job as a construction manager in 2009 and, with his industry in the doldrums, still hasn’t found a replacement. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20772.html WASHINGTON - The number of Americans at risk of foreclosure is rising, reflecting the US economy’s continued struggles. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20769.html Negotiations stumble over how much banks should pay and how much legal immunity from other mortgage-related investigations they will receive. An effort by state attorneys general to take big mortgage servicers to task over faulty foreclosure practices has stalled as financial institutions demand broad legal immunity from other mortgage-related probes. Read ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20770.html Two anti-foreclosure bills were passed Monday night, and they’re the first municipal laws of their kind in Massachusetts and quite possibly the nation. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20768.html But more people are upside-down on mortgages, owing more than their home is worth. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20766.html Home foreclosure postings in North Texas are down in 2011 for the first time in 11 years. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20767.html Share: digg facebook twitter While the real estate industry has been hoping for a slowdown in foreclosure postings as a sign of an improving economy, the dip is more likely due to lenders taking more time and care with the paperwork trail needed to take back a property. Last fall, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20765.html Slow job market leads to late mortgage payments More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20762.html Homeowners who are upside down in their mortgages up 34 percent. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20763.html Home foreclosure postings in North Texas are down in 2011 for the first time in 11 years. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20764.html Real estate tracker DataQuick releases its monthly report of foreclosure and default filings for the county. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20759.html WASHINGTON - The number of Americans at risk of foreclosure is rising, reflecting the U.S. economy’s continued struggles. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20760.html The problem was that Sharon has made her January payment in December, instead of the required “month in which it [was] due.” She then allegedly incorrectly wrote her routing number on her February payment, leading the bank to cancel the modification. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20761.html A state and federal investigation into faulty foreclosure paperwork will likely lead to increased foreclosures later this year. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20755.html Here is a look at real-estate news in the weekend’s and Monday’s WSJ: More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20756.html The number of Americans at risk of foreclosure is rising, reflecting the U.S. economy’s continued struggles. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20757.html Delinquent borrowers made up 8.44 per cent of the market in the second quarter Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20758.html While the Central Valley continues to have some of the highest unemployment rates in the country, the same area has seen its serious mortgage delinquent rates drop in the last year, according to a Foreclosure-Response.org study. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20754.html Merchants at the River City Mall face an uncertain future as the building goes up for auction. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20752.html Two years after the recession ended, at least technically, foreclosure and delinquent mortgage rates remain high in Salinas. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20753.html WINSLOW — The Choates’ home on Bassett Road has been foreclosed on before. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20751.html If only hair stylists had it as easy as foreclosure consultants when it comes to dealing with the government. Calling on the governor to sign a bill aimed at protecting homeowners from foreclosure rescue scams, Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-Passaic) Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20750.html Jacob Kepler/BloombergA bank owned sign hangs outside a home for sale in this file photo. TRENTON — Hunting season is about to reopen in New Jersey. No, not for bears, not for deer. But for the tens of thousands of Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20749.html A federal loan program that has its critics helps keep a Maine couple from becoming homeless. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20748.html COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1653 Original Grantor(s): John H. Jacob Original Beneficiary(ies): Mountain Valley Bank Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20747.html The foreclosure epidemic in the United States is showing no sign of slowing down, especially since millions of Americans are underwater on their mortgage, owing more than their home is worth. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20746.html This decision this week to foreclose on Firestone Farms will not involve either the existing golf course on the property, or any of the homes that are there. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20745.html Florida foreclosure backlog shrinks 43% in a year Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20744.html Foreclosure filings and sales are declining in Mesa County, according to data released Thursday by the Colorado Division of Housing. Nearly 7 percent fewer foreclosure filings, which mark the beginning of the foreclosure process, were issued in Mesa County during the second quarter than during the first quarter. Filings decreased ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20743.html Fla. foreclosure backlog shrinks 43% in a year Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20742.html Florida courts clear 201,000 foreclosure cases from backlog, but 260,000 remain Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20740.html The backlog of foreclosure cases in Florida courts was cut considerably during a one-year state initiative that brought on retired judges to hear homeowner cases, the Office of State Court Administrators announced Thursday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20741.html Veteran actor Burt Reynolds is facing the foreclosure of his Florida home after his bank claims that he has not paid his monthly mortgage since last September. CBSNews.com’s Ken Lombardi reports. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20738.html California authorities have sued a group of lawyers and their associates, accusing them of fraudulently taking millions of dollars from thousands of homeowners by deceiving them into thinking they would receive relief on their troubled home loans. Atty. Gen. Kamala More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20739.html Some stars who have made millions and thought they would never have to worry about money again are coming to the realization that good times can, and will, come to an end. For most of us average folks, trying to stay financially stable can be a constant struggle, especially in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20737.html A federal judge in Rhode Island has put most home foreclosure cases in U.S. District Court on hold and ordered banks to try to negotiate with homeowners. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20736.html We asked readers to share their own foreclosure stories, with a sampling presented here. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20735.html I am buying a property at a foreclosure sale. Do I need title insurance? Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20734.html Luzerne County commissioners said Wednesday they’re hesitant to dip into the county’s Housing Trust Fund to save a new mortgage foreclosure prevention program, but they agreed to explore options. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20733.html A possible settlement of a 50-state probe of foreclosure practices drew more state scrutiny as Nevada’s attorney general joined three other states in voicing concern about a deal that protects banks from continuing mortgage investigations. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20731.html Newly approved foreclosure registry will help code enforcement, but some say it’s too aggressive. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20732.html Nevada and California had the highest rates of foreclosure in July. See if your state made the list. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20730.html A possible settlement of a 50-state probe of foreclosure practices drew more state scrutiny as Nevada’s attorney general joined three other states in voicing concern about a deal that protects banks from continuing mortgage investigations. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20729.html ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - Veteran actor Burt Reynolds is facing foreclosure on his longtime southeast Florida home, according to a lawsuit filed by a mortgage firm. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20727.html Bank of America Corp. may settle a state and federal probe of foreclosure practices in a deal that lets New York proceed with an inquiry into securitizations, said two people with direct knowledge of the talks. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20728.html Bank of America Corp. (BAC) may settle a state and federal probe of foreclosure practices in a deal that lets New York proceed with an inquiry into securitizations, said two people with direct knowledge of the talks. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20726.html The free event will feature information about the foreclosure timeline and new programs. Representatives from nonprofit and county and state agencies will be on hand to answer questions. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20725.html Veteran actor Burt Reynolds, a longtime Hobe Sound resident, is facing a foreclosure lawsuit that seeks to collect about $1.2 million for a mortgage on his nearly 4-acre Indian Hills estate on the Intracoastal Waterway. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20724.html Maryland’s foreclosure rate last month plummeted 82.3 percent from July 2010, according to new data from RealtyTrac of Irvine, Calif. Last month’s rate of one filing per 1,903 households also was down 28.7 percent from June. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20723.html SACRAMENTO - A seventh local man has pleaded guilty in federal court to taking part in rigging bids at a public auction of foreclosed homes, the U.S. Attorneys Office in Sacramento said. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20722.html A class-action lawsuit filed three years ago that provided the legal foundation for challenges to the financial industry’s use of so-called “robo-signers” in foreclosure filings has been settled, with most of those who had been sued by one of the nation’s largest debt-collection firms getting checks of $17.38. Link to original ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20721.html A possible settlement of a 50-state probe of foreclosure practices was questioned by Nevada’s attorney general, who joined three other states in voicing concern about a deal that protects banks from continuing mortgage investigations. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20720.html Shouting “Bah, humbug!,” a New York judge threw out the planned foreclosure against a Brooklyn man based on an alleged fraudulent Christmas Eve phone call. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20718.html * Brooklyn man saved from foreclosure * Judge: Phone call with officer of defunct lender a fraud NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Shouting “Bah, humbug!,” a NewYork judge threw out the planned foreclosure Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20719.html LOCKPORT — Several houses, a motel and a chunk of the Middleport business district will be for sale Saturday, when Niagara County holds its annual tax foreclosure auction. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20717.html Getting banks, investors and borrowers together to work out a solution that benefits them all is the most promising idea to emerge since the housing market first crashed. We are now in the fifth year of a housing crisis in which more than 3 million Americans have lost their homes ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20716.html Renters find that paying on time no protection if landlord faces foreclosure. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20715.html Feds to be foreclosure landlords? U.S. seeks ideas; local real estate experts wary Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20714.html Some Las Vegas homeowners facing foreclosure are getting help. Sen. Harry Reid’s staff is hosting a home foreclosure prevention workshop in Las Vegas Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20713.html LOS ANGELES - Fewer US homes entered the foreclosure process or were seized by lenders in July, the latest sign banks are taking a measured approach to moving against homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20712.html U.S. foreclosure filings dropped 35 percent last month to the lowest level in almost four years as lenders and state and federal agencies increased efforts to keep delinquent borrowers in their homes, RealtyTrac Inc . More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20711.html The Valley foreclosure rate has not only fallen for the past five months but in July it dipped below 30 percent for the first time since the spring of 2009, Arizona State University reported Thursday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20710.html Peninsula-area foreclosure filings jumped 34 percent between June and July and were up 17 percent over July 2010. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20709.html LOS ANGELES — Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were seized by lenders in July, the latest sign banks are taking a measured approach to moving against homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20708.html Here is a list of the top 10 states with the highest foreclosure rates in the first half of this year. The ratio shows, for example, that one out of every 115 households in Nevada received a foreclosure notice in July. Also highlighted: The number of properties that received notices. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20707.html Overall Activity Down 4 Percent Month-Over-Month, 35 Percent From July 2010; REOs up More Than 20 Percent in New York, Massachusetts, Georgia, Virginia, and Illinois Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20702.html SLOWDOWN: New data show that fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were seized by banks in July. The decline comes as lenders take a measured approach to moving against homeowners who have fallen behind on payments and work through foreclosure processing delays. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20703.html U.S. foreclosure filings dropped 35 percent last month to the lowest level in almost four years as lenders and state and federal agencies increased efforts to keep delinquent borrowers in their homes, RealtyTrac Inc. said. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20704.html Foreclosure filings fell to a 44-month low in July, according to RealtyTrac, but the company’s chief executive said processing delays continue to be the driving force behind the drop in foreclosure activity. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20705.html Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were seized by lenders in July, the latest sign banks are taking a measured approach to moving against homeowners who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20706.html Ten states accounted for 73 percent of U.S. foreclosure activity in July and California led the pack with 56,193 foreclosure filings. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20701.html Gilbert Gateway Towne Center is facing foreclosure but owners and real-estate analysts say tenants and shoppers have nothing to fear. The Business Real Estate Weekly of Arizona reported in July that the 455,500-square-foot retail center on the northwestern corner of Ray and Power roads is collateral for a loan that ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20700.html Foreclosures had been climbing locally Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20697.html Properties involved in some kind of foreclosure activity plunged 40 percent in the Dayton region in July, according to Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac Inc. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20698.html Many South Florida homeowners facing foreclosure may believe getting a preliminary loan modification offer from their lender will save them from losing their home. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20699.html Share: digg facebook twitter Foreclosure filings fell last month in the Seattle area and nationwide, but homeowners are still falling behind, according to a new report. The number of filings was down by more than 32 percent in King County from both June and from July 2010, the foreclosure data ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20695.html Attorney General Greg Zoeller says Hoosier homeowners have been ripped off by a Florida lawyer who promised to help them avoid foreclosure. Read more at www.WISHTV.com More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20696.html No one said Castle had a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest exists when a lawyer has duties to two separate and potentially different interests.As long as Castle’s loyalty to his personal profit does not harm his client there does not appear to be a conflict. Castle is not ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20694.html The case could impact the prospects of many state foreclosure cases, according to Peggy Jurow, a senior attorney for Legal Service of New Jersey who deals with foreclosure and predatory lending cases. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20693.html Two Bay Area men convicted of one felony count of foreclosure consultant fraud were sentenced to 90 days in jail Friday after paying more than $40,000 in restitution, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20691.html A Q&A on the Obama administration’s idea of converting foreclosures into rental homes. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20692.html Foreclosure petition: Economic Fairness Oregon says some 120,000 people have signed a petition demanding that JPMorgan find a way to prevent foreclosure of the Bend, Ore., home of Aaron Collette, a U.S. soldier serving in Iraq, that is owned by Collette’s father. A page one story about JPMorgan Chase CEO ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20690.html DAYTON — Standing in front of an abandoned house just off North Main Street on Tuesday afternoon, Sen. Sherrod Brown , D-Ohio, decried abuses of lenders that have thrown hundreds of thousands of homeowners into foreclosure in recent years, and called for passage of his bill to clean up the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20689.html At least one Colorado public trustee is considering a switch to a computer system linked to the state’s most prolific foreclosure lawyer because he refuses to use those of his competitors. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20688.html A special foreclosure purchasing class will be held Saturday in Macon. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20687.html A new federal bill could help protect homeowners and mortgage holders facing foreclosure from predatory collection processes.Standing in front of an abandoned house just off North Main Street in Dayton Tuesday, Sen. Sherrod Brown , D-Ohio, decried abuses of lenders and loan servicers that have thrown hundreds of thousands of ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20686.html A lawsuit filed last Thursday by the Washington state attorney general shows why foreclosure-document problems arent limited solely to so-called judicial states where banks must use the courts to foreclose. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20685.html As more Maryland homeowners face foreclosure, a new program may be able to help. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20684.html WASHINGTON — Fewer homeowners entered preliminary mortgage modifications under the Obama administration’s signature foreclosure prevention initiative in June than in any month since April 2009, according to government data released Friday. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20683.html Just wait until Class Action Law Suits based on The Doctrine of Force Mageure hit those scurrilous banks ! These greedy SOBs will run for cover like rats leaving a sinking ship. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20682.html The Gatlinburg mansion of convicted Ponzi schemer Dennis Bolze has again been scheduled for a foreclosure auction. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20681.html Gloucester County’s Division of Consumer Affairs will hold a special mortgage foreclosure forum next month to help homeowners who could lose their homes. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20680.html AURORA — The Neighborhood Community Foundation is offering free workshops in the area to educate consumers about options to avoid foreclosure.In Aurora, the workshop is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Comfort Suites, 111 N. Broadway.In Yorkville, another workshop will be offered on Aug. 18, from 7 ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20679.html Another foreclosure auction is scheduled for the mansion that once belonged to convicted Gatlinburg Ponzi scheme mastermind Dennis Bolze. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20678.html Garfield County’s foreclosure filings are on pace to set a record for a third year in a row. Through Aug. 2, 422 filings had been made in the county this year, compared with 408 that were filed for all of 2009, which set a record. That amount was almost quadruple ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20677.html BEN HOGWOOD BEAUFORT — The North River Club golf course has 18 holes, is a par 72, features expansive waste bunkers and is 7,200 feet from the back tees. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20676.html Capitolshortsale.com brings much needed free foreclosure prevention assistance and short sale help to DC, Maryland and Virginia homeowners through brand new website.Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 06, 2011 Unfortunately it is clear that there is no magic bailout on its way to those facing the possibility of foreclosure in the DC ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20675.html With a deadline approaching on $100 million in federal foreclosure aid designated for distressed Pennsylvania homeowners, the United Way of Westmoreland County has scheduled two public information meetings. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20674.html INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana Court of Appeals on Friday reversed a Porter County judge’s decision that it said ignored state law and improperly gave priority to a mechanic’s lien over a bank mortgage in a foreclosure action. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20673.html Mortgage relief program: The number of troubled borrowers gaining permanent mortgage relief from the administration’s main foreclosure assistance program inched up just 3.7% from May to June, the government said Friday. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20672.html The Neighborhood Community Foundation will sponsor a foreclosure prevention workshop Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Crown Plaza, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20670.html Foreclosure starts increased by more than 10 percent in June, according to a report by Jacksonville-based Lender Processing Services. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20671.html As if there weren’t enough bad economic news this week, Lender Processing Services reported that foreclosure starts were up by more than 10% in June. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20668.html By Mark Puente, Times Staff Writer Thursday, August 4, 2011 It looks like Saji Mathew will get to keep his gas station, at least for now. The 41-year-old man faced foreclosure after missing a mortgage payment on the gas station by just one day. He made several attempts to continue ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20669.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Banks dealing with lengthy, complicated and frequently messy foreclosures are starting to see “short sales” as a quicker and cheaper way of getting bad loans off their books. The nation’s biggest mortgage servicers- Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo - are beginning to step ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20667.html Foreclosure timelines continue their upward trajectory , with the average loan in foreclosure having been delinquent for a record 587 days . More than 40 percent of 90+-day delinquencies have not made a payment in more than a year. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20666.html Foreclosure defense attorney Matt Weidner has filed this week to run against state Rep. Jeff Brandes , R-St. Petersburg. Weidner has been widely quoted on foreclosure issues, such as Thursday’s story in the Times. Weidner filed to run without any party affiliation. Democrat William Nobles also is running in the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20665.html BofA is in talks with federal officials to lighten the load on its distressed borrowers. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20664.html If you are looking for an affordable home, you should browse Florida foreclosure listings. Actually there are lots of foreclosed homes for sale in Florida and for sure you will feel delighted with the savings that you can get out of this investment. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20663.html Bank of America Corp. has held settlement negotiations with some states over home foreclosures separately from talks with a larger group of state and federal officials, two people familiar with the matter said. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20662.html • The trickle-down effect of an  economy that’s sent an increasing number of homes into foreclosure  is forcing the city to pick up a bigger tab on the upkeep of homes that sometimes aren’t so sweet anymore Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20661.html Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi asked Tuesday for an independent examination of her office’s ouster of two former foreclosure fraud investigators as queries escalate over the reason for the duo’s abrupt dismissal. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20660.html Indianapolis — Home foreclosure rates in the Indianapolis area remained stubbornly high in May, topping the rate from a year ago. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20659.html CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (TheStreet) — Bank of America is having discussions with state and federal officials about a home-foreclosure settlement that would reduce the amounts owed by some of its troubled borrowers in exchange for a release from legal claims against the bank, The Wall Street Journal reported. Bank of ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20658.html The number of Pima County property owners who received foreclosure notices reached a 40-month low last month. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20657.html Job creation efforts by the Kasich administration will aid those struggling to keep up with their home mortgages and hopefully will remove Ohio from the top 15 highest foreclosure states. Decisive damage to the state’s real estate market has already been done. County Sheriff’s auction from 2008-2010 were partially a ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20656.html Gabby Creery has been in foreclosure limbo since last fall. Nine years ago, Creery, 36, moved into a three-story brick home on Fourth Street in Downtown Jersey City with her husband and their two sets of twins. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20655.html Foreclosure numbers in the Nashua area remained stubbornly high this spring, one sign that even if the region isn’t slipping into a double-dip recession, it’s certainly not returning to the economic status of 2007. The number of foreclosures filed for homes and businesses in Nashua itself in the second quarter ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20654.html Facing foreclosure is stressful for families, especially if they do not understand the process. To educate homeowners about the options available, the Neighborhood Community Foundation will conduct a free Save Your Home: Foreclosure Prevention Workshop from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2875 Foxfield, St. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20653.html Southeastern Wisconsin had the fewest number of monthly foreclosure filings in four years in July, court records show. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20652.html A state senator from the Bronx says banks are neglecting homes in foreclosure, leading to dangerous conditions for residents. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20651.html The foreclosure crisis continues to raise issues. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20650.html If the Sarasota homeowner can find someone to buy the property for half of what is owed, the bank will forgive the debt and give her $35,000 free and clear. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20649.html Of the 211 metropolitan areas with populations of more than 200,000 people, 84 percent experienced lower rates of foreclosure activity during the first half of the year when compared to the same period in 2010, according to the latest statistics from the analysis firm RealtyTrac. However, experts caution that this ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20648.html The foreclosure crisis is anything but old news, especially for Geneva resident Daniel Gurbal, whose home was sold last week in the Kane County Sheriff’s weekly foreclosure sale. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20647.html Constraints on Hawaii home foreclosures imposed by a new state law helped make Honolulu look better in a comparison of foreclosure troubles among 211 major metropolitan areas for the first half of the year. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20646.html LOS ANGELES - Most of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas are seeing a sharp drop in foreclosure activity as banks take longer to move against homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20645.html You probably figure if your house is being foreclosed on in county court, it’s too late. Not so, if Cumberland County Court President Judge Kevin Hess has his way. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20644.html The Phoenix metro area has the nation’s second-highest foreclosure rate for the first half of 2011, and Tucson is also in the Top 20 metro areas, RealtyTrac Inc. reported today. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20643.html Foreclosure activity has fallen throughout the country, slowed by paperwork problems rather than an improvement in the market. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20642.html A new report shows that home foreclosure rates are falling. Jeff Glor reports. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20639.html The Jackson, Miss. metropolitan area saw a higher year-over-year rate in the number of foreclosure actions taken against homeowners during the first six months of 2010. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20640.html Metro Atlanta’s foreclosure rate slowed by the middle of 2011, but remains among the metros with the highest rates. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20641.html The latest data translates to 1 in 30 Riverside County households in some stage of foreclosure. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20638.html The number of local properties embroiled in the foreclosure process during the first half of this year fell 28 percent over the same period in 2010, according to a real estate data firm.In Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties, properties receiving default or auction notices or repurchased by the lender ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20637.html Palm Beach County foreclosure filings fall 41% Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20636.html The north state’s midyear foreclosure rate is among the 40 highest in the nation, online database RealtyTrac reported today. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20634.html Decreasing regional foreclosure activity accelerated in the second quarter, a national tracking firm reports.Bank repossessions, mortgage default notices and property auction warnings from January to June decreased by 35.4 percent in the Scranton/Wilke Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20635.html Ngoc Nguyen Joseph Rodriguez/New America Media Ethel Gist lost her Brentwood home in a short sale two years ago. Ethel Gist bought her dream house and planned to retire to Antioch in the Bay Area. Instead, the 70-year-old lost the house during the height of the foreclosure crisis, and now ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20633.html SLOWDOWN: New data show that the nation’s largest metropolitan areas are seeing foreclosure activity decline as banks take longer to move against homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20629.html Here is a list of the top 10 metropolitan areas with the highest foreclosure rate in the first half of this year. The ratio shows, for example, that one out of every 19 households in Las Vegas-Paradise, Nev., received a foreclosure notice during the six-month period. Also highlighted: The number ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20630.html Foreclosure activity dropped during the first half of the year, compared with the first six months of 2010, in most largely populated U.S. cities — except Seattle, according to a report from RealtyTrac on Wednesday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20631.html Fewer area mortgages were delinquent in May, and foreclosures edged down in the first half of 2010, two new reports say. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20632.html Reflecting the trend in the state and nation, Ventura County’s foreclosure activity declined in the first half of the year, according to data from RealtyTrac. Ventura County had 5,192 properties with foreclosure filings, or one out of every 53 housing units, according to a report RealtyTrac released today. Foreclosure filings ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20627.html Three of Utah’s most populous cities rank among the metropolitan areas with the highest rates of foreclosure filings in the country. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20628.html Savannah’s residential foreclosure rate remains near unprecedented highs, but new data suggests a downward trend ahead. Lenders repossessed 1.83 percent of mortgaged homes in May, marking the 20th straight month the foreclosure rate has exceeded 1.5 percent, according to CoreLogic, a financial research firm. However, the rate of borrowers at ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20625.html By Janet Zink, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Wednesday, July 27, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — Calls are building for an investigation into the forced resignations by Attorney General Pam Bondi of two attorneys investigating foreclosure fraud. A state lawmaker on Wednesday requested all documents related to the resignations, while a liberal public interest ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20626.html A local organization wants to help you navigate through the difficult process of foreclosure with a free seminar. 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Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20620.html Ally Financial Inc., among the five largest U.S. mortgage originators and servicers, sued a former employee who moonlighted as a foreclosure defense attorney over claims she stole confidential information. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20621.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Van Steen moved into the neighborhood in 2008 and believes in maintaining their property. But he lives next to the community nuisance, a vacant house that is reportedly in foreclosure.   Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20619.html Three states are clashing with banks that are seeking broad liability releases as part of settlement of a nationwide foreclosure probe as they conduct their own mortgage investigations. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20618.html Wisconsin homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure have been given a few more days to apply for assistance through a federal program. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20617.html By Ngoc Nguyen , New America Media read more Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20616.html The Great Recession officially began in December 2007, as the house of cards that was our housing market, built on risky loans, began to teeter. By the fall of 2008, Wall Street’s unsupervised spree with exotic trading instruments sliced out of those mortgages came to a shuddering halt with credit ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20615.html An investor group that owns the large Shoreview Corporate Center campus is facing foreclosure. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20614.html Massachusetts said it won’t sign on to any settlement of a nationwide foreclosure probe that includes certain liability releases for banks, joining at least two other states that have raised concerns over terms of a possible deal. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20613.html A lender has started foreclosure proceedings against the Shoreview Corporate Center, a nearly 553,000-square-foot suburban office and industrial campus that once was the headquarters of Deluxe Corp. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20611.html Michigan’s foreclosure crisis is expected to persist for another year, but Branch County leaders in the Campaign to End Homelessness (CEH) say free counseling, legal services and, in many cases, direct financial assistance are available to help struggling families save their homes. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20612.html Massachusetts said it won’t sign on to any nationwide foreclosure settlement that includes certain liability releases for banks, joining at least two other states in raising concern over a possible deal. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20609.html Massachusetts said it won’t sign on to any nationwide foreclosure settlement that includes certain liability releases for banks, joining at least two other states in raising concern over a possible deal. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20610.html Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said today she is beefing up her investigation into foreclosure fraud, specifically looking into an embattled lender-created company that claims to be the official owner of millions of mortgages nationwide. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20607.html The tough economy has a number of churches in this country in real financial trouble. A Henderson church recently filed for bankruptcy protection and stopped paying its $53,000 a month mortgage. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20608.html The former county police officer featured in a June 23 story in The Capital about problems with a foreclosure relief program will get to live in her home for a while longer. Dawn Kyle is again in talks with Bank of America to be considered for a loan modification program. ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20606.html It is no surprise that buying Miami foreclosures is filled with headaches and problems. The risks that are involved in buying foreclosure are really plenty for most first time homebuyers. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20605.html The Nevada Supreme Court altered the foreclosure mediation landscape in dramatic fashion earlier this month when, in two separate cases, justices made it clear lenders must follow two simple rules - bring all relevant documents to the table and make sure Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20604.html “There’s a lot of stress around buying a bank-owned property,” warns Arlene Giunta, who recently bought a foreclosure in Teaneck. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20603.html Share: digg facebook twitter In the wake of the foreclosure crisis, secondary mortgage market leaders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac instituted a requirement to make those homeowners who had been foreclosed on wait five years before being able to qualify for a mortgage. Start by pulling a copy of your ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20602.html COMBINED NOTICE CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 1642 Original Grantor(s): Mark Peters and Michelle Peters Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for EverBank Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20601.html John Q. Hammons Hotels apparently is being run into the ground. When his close friends and advisers felt the new CEO wasn’t taking care of his interests, they were correct. The Colorado Springs Gazette reports a 300-room Renaissance Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., will be sold as a foreclosure in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20600.html A portion of Woodard Station, shown above, is the subject of a foreclosure sale Aug. 24, according to a legal notice published by The Huntington National Bank on Friday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20599.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — One lifeline for homeowners facing foreclosure ends Friday as wider government efforts to control the housing crisis continue to fall short. The deadline to qualify for the Emergency Homeowners Loan Program will draw to a close on Friday. Applications will be accepted until end of business ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20598.html The best deal in Florida real estate is cannot be s found in an open market. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20597.html A push by U.S. banks to win broad liability releases has become one of the main obstacles in talks to resolve a nationwide probe of mortgage-servicing and foreclosure practices, two people briefed on the matter said. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20596.html Florida attorney general’s office fires back at its former foreclosure investigators Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20595.html A federal loan program aimed at fixing America’s wave of foreclosures has extended the deadline for a critical application. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20594.html Banking regulators refused to commit to releasing details of their investigations into illegal foreclosure practices by the nation’s largest banks Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20593.html Banking regulators refused to commit to releasing details of their investigations into illegal foreclosure practices by the nation’s largest banks. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20592.html Special Congressional Guest Rep. Raul Grijalva Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20591.html Miami foreclosure market is one of the tempting markets that you can deal with. It showcases plenty of properties that are almost half of their original price. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20587.html Pennsylvania has struggled this year to find takers for $105 million in federal funding intended for homeowners facing foreclosure. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20588.html SAN FRANCISCO — Ethel Gist bought her dream house and planned to retire to Antioch, Calif. Instead, the 70-year-old lost the house during the height of the foreclosure crisis, and now rents a place with her daughter and two grandchildren.After Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20589.html Mediation has been touted as a key strategy to stop foreclosures in the 14 states where it has been tried. But if Maryland is any indication, the programs are not working. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20590.html By Anne Lindberg, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, July 20, 2011 SEMINOLE — In a small city that has big dreams for a mall that’s considered its downtown, the news came as a shock. A holding company is foreclosing on Seminole Mall’s mortgage. City officials just got wind of the suit, ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20586.html The Kemps say their homeowners’ association put their home up for auction to collect on a lien because of unpaid HOA fees. Kemp says he tried to bid but was locked out by a third party. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20585.html Utah homeowners facing foreclosure may have a lifeline available to them if they act fast. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20584.html Notices of foreclosure auctions for Huntington Beach homes dropped 52% in June from June 2010, the latest report from ForeclosureRadar.com shows. http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20583.html FITCHBURG — Homeowners are invited to attend a foreclosure-prevention workshop this afternoon as part of Gov. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20582.html After hitting its peak two years ago, foreclosure activity in the Sacramento region has slowed in recent quarters. But experts say it will be years before the local housing market returns to its pre-crisis levels. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20581.html Notices of default against California homes dropped 17% in the second quarter from the first quarter and 19.2% from the second quarter of 2010. Banks repossessed 10.9% fewer homes than a year ago and 1.4% fewer than in the first quarter. The number of Californians entering foreclosure dropped steeply in ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20580.html Share: digg facebook twitter Want to know about the new rights that Washington homeowners facing potential foreclosure will have starting Friday? A forum scheduled for Thursday evening is a good opportunity. The Washington Foreclosure Fairness Act (pdf) allows homeowners facing foreclosure to request mediation with their mortgage lender or loan ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20578.html http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20579.html An 87 year old woman is on the brink of foreclosure after her mortgage family made several serious errors. The woman’s case is in the national spotlight. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20577.html See the latest foreclosure and mortgage default figures from DataQuick, San Diego real estate tracker. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20576.html The number of Californians entering foreclosure dropped steeply in the second quarter to hit its lowest level since 2007, a sign the foreclosure crisis in the Golden State could be easing amid a more stable housing market and increased scrutiny More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20575.html A California-based partnership took the deed to the loft apartment building at this month’s foreclosure auction. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20574.html America’s number one source for the most up-to-date distressed real estate information to provide national foreclosure listings to the industry’s leading interactive social and business networking site.Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 Foreclosure.com today announced that it will power the foreclosure channel on RealtyJoin.com, an online networking resource that ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20573.html Mitt Romney has spent time on the campaign trail railing against high foreclosure rates, traveling earlier this year to one of the country’s foreclosure capitals, North Las Vegas, to bring the point home. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20572.html Foreclosure filings rose last month and so did the number of bank-owned homes and condominiums sold, offering evidence that home sales in the Rock River Valley are still in a slump. HOW TO READ THE FULL STORY Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20571.html The foreclosure crisis may be easing, but Chris Beckendorf is proof that it’s not over yet. The Knoxville resident and his wife, Amanda, live just off Gallaher View Road in West Knox County. After losing his job, Beckendorf had hoped to get mortgage help from the federal government. Link to original ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20569.html Hudson City Savings Bank is in compliance with the state court’s new mortgage foreclosure filing standards — a move that means the bank is the first of more than two dozen of the country’s biggest mortgage lenders and servicers to satisfy the court’s exhaustive review of foreclosure processes, according to ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20570.html NEW YORK (Reuters) - Why have sketchy mortgage procedures been so difficult to root out? Some lawyers blame misguided efforts to cut costs. Most foreclosures are uncontested, they note. And so servicers save money by avoiding costly searches for missing original documents or hiring additional staff to deal with the ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20568.html BLOOMINGTON — A bank has moved to foreclose on Country Inns and Suites on Bloomington’s east side, making it at least the sixth Twin City hotel to face foreclosure in the past five years. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20567.html Homeowners have until Friday to apply for interest-free loans through a government program aimed at staving off foreclosures. Kansas and Missouri are among 27 states participating in the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program, which was launched last month through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and NeighborWorks America. Click here ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20566.html “The market is going to be driven by foreclosures for at least another two years,” said Randy Brooks of REMAX Advantage in Daphne. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20565.html POST COVERAGE Foreclosure crisis Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20564.html In an era of foreclosures, evictions and families in temporary housing, the number of pets being brought to shelters is on the rise. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20563.html Young people battling Spain’s harsh foreclosure system have moved their protests from city squares to individual homes, securing some promised changes in the process. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20562.html A homeowner loses his home to foreclosure and Reaching U Network reaches out to provide him financial assistance to get him back on his feet. (Case #53-2009-CA-013400 Polk County Circuit Court)Haines City, FL (PRWEB) July 15, 2011 Homeowner Jean Celestin was having trouble paying his mortgage and was notified that ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20561.html More than 200 D-FW area commercial properties are on the list for foreclosure next month. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20560.html D-FW foreclosure postings for August are 14 percent below year-ago levels. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20559.html The number of Mississippi residents threatened by the loss of their homes dropped during the second quarter, a national tracking firm said Thursday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20557.html The number of Louisiana homeowners being hit by foreclosure actions is on the rise with the majority of those either losing their homes or facing a foreclosure sale, a national foreclosure tracking firm said Thursday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20558.html Foreclosure activity picked up in June as lenders continue to work through a backlog of distressed properties, but remains well below the pace of last year. Foreclosure actions were up Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20556.html IRVINE, Calif., July 14 (UPI) — A report indicates 1.17 million U.S. homes got foreclosure notices so far in 2011, a 25 percent drop from the previous six months, RealtyTrac.com said Thursday. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20554.html The number of homes hit with foreclosure filings in the Chicago metropolitan area edged up 2.3 percent in June from May to 9,870 homes, and dropped 26.9 percent from June 2010, according to the latest report from RealtyTrac, which shows documentation problems continue to slow filings across the country.Because of ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20555.html Peninsula-area foreclosure filings plummeted 29 percent in June, compared to June 2010. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20550.html Foreclosure delays are likely to bring reprieves to 1 million financially troubled homeowners this year, but they threaten to further postpone the U.S. housing market’s recovery, a report out today shows. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20551.html NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Approximately 1.7 million properties entered some stage of foreclosure during the first six months of 2011, according to RealtyTrac, a group that monitors the foreclosure market. However, that figure is artificially depressed, thanks to persistent paperwork problems with mortgage servicers and a sluggish housing market. The ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20552.html The number of homes taken back by lenders in the first half of this year fell 30 percent compared with the same 2010 period, the result of delays in foreclosure processing that threaten to stall a U.S. housing recovery. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20553.html The number of default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions declined 29% from the same month a year earlier as banks tried to negotiate a settlement with regulators over their repossession practices. The number of U.S. foreclosure actions by banks fell in June as investigations into repossession and mortgage servicing ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20546.html Foreclosure filings plunged 29% across the country during the first half of the year as processing delays have prolonged the inevitable. Nationwide, there were 1.17 million properties with foreclosure filings, down 29% from the first six months of 2010 and down 25% from the previous six months, according to data ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20547.html The first half of 2011 had significant decreases in foreclosures from last year. Across the nation, foreclosure filings in the first half of this year were down 25 percent from the last half of 2010 and down 29 percent from the first half of 2010, foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac reported today. Click ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20548.html Lender delays in processing home- loan defaults will push as many as 1 million U.S. foreclosure filings from this year to 2012 or beyond, casting an “ominous shadow” on the housing market, according to RealtyTrac Inc. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20549.html The number of homes taken back by lenders in the first half of this year fell 30 percent compared with the same 2010 period, the result of delays in foreclosure processing that threaten to stall a U.S. housing recovery. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20541.html Foreclosure activity in the Dayton region remained flat in June compared to a year ago, with Greene and Miami counties reporting the biggest declines, according to a real estate data firm.Properties in the Dayton metropolitan statistical area that received a foreclosure filing in June totaled 791, according to RealtyTrac based ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20542.html SALT LAKE CITY — The Beehive State continued its dubious distinction of being among the top foreclosure states in the nation, according to a new report. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20543.html Here is a list of the top 20 states with the highest foreclosure rates in the first half of this year. The ratio shows, for example, that one out of every 21 households in Nevada received a foreclosure notice during the six-month period. Also highlighted: The number of properties that ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20544.html Flagler County had a big spike in foreclosures last month, causing it to have the state’s highest ratio of foreclosure properties compared with total number of homes. Volusia County also had an increase in foreclosures. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20545.html With the foreclosure, R. Kelly joins a long list of rap and R&B stars before him who failed to pay their mortgage bills. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20539.html A suburban bank has obtained a foreclosure judgment of more than $3 million against the owners of a building that houses a Wrigley Field rooftop club. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20540.html Aggressive Legal Aid Achieves Victory in Case Against Major Bank to Save Local Couple’s HomeNewport Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2011 Brookstone Law PC’s Emergency Extension Department (EED) (http://www.brookstonelaw.com), a new resource to help homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes, earned its first major victory this week on behalf of ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20538.html Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly faces a $2.9 million foreclosure on his suburban Chicago mansion. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20537.html The Peace Abbey in Sherborn has once again staved off foreclosure but remains in a deep financial hole. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20536.html An increasing number of Hawaii attorneys representing mortgage lenders are saying that a new state law intended to help homeowners avoid foreclosure has too many flaws and will go unused. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20535.html A decision handed down on May 31, 2011 in the case of Herrera v. Deutsch in the California 3rd District Appellate Court has massive implications for homeowners facing foreclosure. The Foreclosure Defense Handbook outlines information to help other homeowners in similar situations.Eugene, OR (PRWEB) July 13, 2011 A decision handed ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20534.html Foreclosure fraud investigators forced out at attorney general’s office More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20533.html Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly faces a $2.9 million foreclosure on his suburban Chicago mansion.   Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20532.html Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly faces a $2.9 million foreclosure on his suburban Chicago mansion. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20530.html A fragile real estate recovery– that’s how local professionals are viewing two sets of Lucas County housing numbers released this week. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20531.html Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly faces a $2.9 million foreclosure on his suburban Chicago mansion. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20528.html A foreclosure workshop is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Naples. The workshop at Springhill Suites 3798 White Lake Blvd., will teach residents ways to remain in their home, modify their loans or plan an exit strategy. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20529.html Apparently, your Facebook wall is the new place to hang a foreclosure notice. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20525.html “We are not in foreclosure. I definitely want to get that record straight.” Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20526.html R&B star R. Kelly is being hit with a $2.9 million foreclosure lawsuit on his house in south suburban Olympia Fields, according to a Tuesday report. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20527.html Plus, the latest concerns about the government’s settlement talks with big banks and a victory for distressed homeowners in Nevada. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20524.html Carnie Wilson could lose her home to foreclosure after owing $1.6 million Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20523.html The Law Offices of Kyle Norton, P.C is now holding their acclaimed free legal seminar every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Islandia location to make it easier than ever to connect with an experienced foreclosure/bankruptcy lawyer and get answers to basic legal questions.Islandia, Garden City & ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20522.html The number of foreclosure cases in Lucas and Wood counties dropped dramatically through the first half of this year, a sign of both an improving economy and banks having lingering troubles moving their backlog of foreclosure cases forward, according to statistics compiled by the clerks of courts of metro Toledo’s ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20520.html First Commonwealth Bank has moved to foreclose on Brackenridge Heights Country Club, claiming that the nearly 100-year-old club owes more than $900,000 in separate, outstanding loans. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20521.html The Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce is losing its home due to foreclosure.  A new home will have a unique partnership with the arts. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20519.html The foreclosure sale of Lake Tahoe’s Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel has been postponed again. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20515.html A line formed Monday as hundreds of struggling South Florida homeowners waited to get into a free meeting in Hollywood to see if they could be helped. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20516.html As the foreclosure rate continues to climb in Pennsylvania, homeowners now have some extra help to stay in their homes via a federally-funded emergency home loan program. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20517.html The United Way of Allegheny County is rolling out a `211′ information line for homeowners in 11 southwestern Pennsylvania counties who might need federal home foreclosure assistance. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20518.html Sheriff’s Office and Superior Court officials say trustee sales at the courthouse steps in downtown San Diego have caused security issues every day. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20513.html The large U.S mortgage servicers are mulling over submitting their plans regarding the modified foreclosure practices by July 13 to the Federal Reserve. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20514.html Over the last year, the news has been pretty consistent in regards to the real estate market—it’s all been about foreclosure and delinquency rates. Another consistency is that foreclosures have affected a wide variety of people, from the middle and lower classes to the rich and famous- especially sport stars. Read ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20511.html WASHINGTON #8212; The Obama administration is making it easier for out-of-work homeowners to stay in their homes, as it tries to revamp its troubled foreclosure-prevention program. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20512.html The most distressing content most of us have ever seen on Facebook falls within the realm of the overshare: your boss’ Vegas stag party pics, or your new boyfriend’s status change from single to “it’s complicated.” But there’s a trend toward much more distressing messages being delivered via the social ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20510.html Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on federal and state officials to look into lapses in how home foreclosures are being conducted. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20509.html Kamal Sharma almost lost his house in a foreclosure auction the other day. The funny thing is: He doesn’t even owe any money on it. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20507.html The Obama administration has unveiled two more aid programs for troubled homeowners facing foreclosure. In one program, the mortgage servicers whose abuse of struggling homeowners is well-documented in hundreds of court cases will soon be rewarded with a $1 billion paycheck, courtesy of the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program (EHLP). This ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20508.html There are some homebuyers who do not consider buying a home in a foreclosure market. Most of these homebuyers are scary to what they might experience dealing with these foreclosed properties because they believe that they are distressed properties. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20506.html Homeowners facing foreclosure have until July 22 to apply for help through the federal Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20505.html LOANS Mortgage servicers required to make new foreclosure plans Wells Fargo & Co., Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc. and five other mortgage servicers will have to meet a Wednesday deadline to submit remedial plans Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20504.html NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc was sued on Friday by a Texas Army National Guard sergeant who said the bank foreclosed on his home while he was preparing to be deployed to Iraq, court papers show. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20503.html Homeowners facing foreclosure have a few weeks left to apply for a federal program. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20502.html Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc. and five other mortgage servicers will have to meet a July 13 deadline to submit remedial plans for their foreclosure practices while federal and state officials continue working on broader settlement terms. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20499.html Foreclosure filings in North Carolina slowed during the second quarter and are now down 16 percent compared to the first half of last year. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20500.html Homeowners facing foreclosure because of unemployment, underemployment or a medical condition may be eligible for an Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program that could offer some help with monthly mortgage payments, city and federal officials said Friday. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20501.html Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc. and five other mortgage servicers will have to meet a July 13 deadline to submit remedial plans for their foreclosure practices while federal and state officials continue working on broader settlement terms. More… http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20497.html Bank of America Corp. (BAC) , JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) , Citigroup Inc. (C) and five other mortgage servicers will have to meet a July 13 deadline to submit remedial plans for their foreclosure practices while federal and state officials continue working on broader settlement terms. Click here for more ... http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20498.html The Obama administration is making it easier for out-of-work homeowners to stay in their homes, as it tries to revamp its troubled foreclosure-prevention program. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20496.html MARIETTA — Cobb’s foreclosure numbers are showing no signs of improvement, with 1,090 homes in Cobb County set to be auctioned off in foreclosure in August, a 14 percent increase from July and near Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20491.html By DEREK KRAVITZ Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20492.html Gov’t to ease foreclosure rules for unemployed. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20493.html WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is making it easier for out-of-work homeowners to stay in their homes, as it tries to revamp its troubled foreclosure-prevention program. Read more here http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20494.html For homeowners facing foreclosure and the loss of their homes, the state’s Emergency Homeowner Loan Program has $105 million available to help. Link to original article http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20495.html WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is making it easier for out-of-work homeowners to stay in their homes, as it tries to revamp its troubled foreclosure-prevention program. Click here for more info http://www.foreclosuresexpert.com/20490.html