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• FED SAYS COMMERCIAL MARKET LESS RISKY

  The risks in commercial real estate loans and securities have “been reduced” and are not expected to threaten the overall health of the financial system, the U.S. Federal Reserve says. "It appears that worst-case scenarios are becoming Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:43 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• BANK of AMERICA LAUNCHES NEW FORECLOSURE UNIT

  Bank of America Corp. is splitting its mortgage business into two units in order to get a better handle on the flood of foreclosures. Bank of America’s new unit, Legacy Asset Servicing, will be charged with resolving issues involving faulty paperwork Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:41 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• MORE SENIORS HAVE REVERSE MORTGAGE REGRET

  More than 30,000 U.S. home owners are facing foreclosure after defaulting on their reverse mortgages. Reverse mortgages are a type of home-equity loan only available to home owners 62 years old or older. These home owners tapped into the equity of their Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:39 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• FORECLOSURES SOAR AMONG MILITARY FAMILIES

  The number of foreclosure filings in 2010 among veterans, active-duty troops, and reservists rose 32 percent over 2008, reports RealtyTrac, a foreclosure research firm. More than 20,000 of the military members who took out special government-backed mortgages Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:38 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• HOME OWNERSHIP OFFERS PLENTY OF TAX BENEFITS

  While renting offers zero tax breaks, buying a home offers several tax benefits that can make homeownership more affordable. Real estate professionals need to be careful in providing detailed tax advice to clients to avoid lawsuits, but you can ensure Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:36 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• FORECLOSED HOME OWNERS FACE COURT ALONE

  Unable to pay high legal fees, more foreclosed upon home owners are opting to go to court to represent themselves in their foreclosure hearings. About 20 states require a judge’s approval for foreclosures--home owners last opportunity to plea their Read More... Posted Friday, February 04, 2011 12:29 PM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• PROPOSAL TO CURB PRIVATE TRANSFER FEES

  U.S. regulators are proposing a new rule to ban Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from acquiring loans where home buyers are charged private transfer fees. Private transfer fees, also known as “capital recovery” frees, are inserted by developers Read More... Posted Friday, February 04, 2011 12:26 PM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• TWO COUNTRYWIDE EXECS AGREE TO A $6.55 M SETTLEMENT

  The State of California reached a $6.55 million settlement with two former Countrywide executives in a high-profile lawsuit filed by the state regarding predatory lending practices. Former Chief Executive Angelo Mozilo and Countrywide President David Read More... Posted Friday, February 04, 2011 11:43 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• NAR PRAISES FHFA'S PROPOSED TRANSFER FEE RULE

  The National Association of REALTORS ® applauded the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for moving ahead with a proposed rule to restrict government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks from investing Read More... Posted Friday, February 04, 2011 11:40 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• GOP SEEKs TO END GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF GSEs

  House Republicans say it’s time to end the government’s control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which were placed in government control in September 2008. "Congress must take immediate measures to minimize this cost and ensure taxpayers Read More... Posted Friday, February 04, 2011 11:37 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• IS INEXPERIENCE HAMPERING THE SHORT SALE PROCESS??

  Daily Real Estate News | January 28, 2011 | Inexperienced real estate professionals are to blame for hampering the short sale process, according to two real estate professionals who specialize in distressed sales. "The banks know who's experienced Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 02, 2011 11:59 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• MORTGAGE RATES CONTINUE TO CLIMB

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• COUNTRYWIDE FACES MORE LAWSUITS

  Daily Real Estate News | January 28, 2011 | Bank of America Corp.’s Countrywide continues to be a thorn in its side. Bank of America acquired Countrywide in 2008 and the mortgage unit has faced countless lawsuits accusing it of misleading investors Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 02, 2011 11:52 AM by Sandy Slinkard | 0 Comments

• NO MORTGAGE!! IF YOU HAVE LATE VIDEO RENTAL FEES

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• DEVELOPER ADMITS SCAMMING THE TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS

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