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Troubled States Using Housing Aid To Plug Budget Gaps

In what is becoming more and more controversial, many states that received funds as part of a $25 billion settlement with five big banks over abuses in their mortgage and foreclosure practices intend to use the money to close budget gaps.

Short Sales Eclipse Foreclosures in U.S.

Banks seem to be more willing to sell homes for less than what is owed. For the first time, short sales have outnumbered foreclosures in America.

B of A “Punked” By Phony Website

Apparently someone has a bone to pick with Bank of America.  A fake B of A website was created to address the bank’s recent perceived failures.

 

 

Short Sales and Foreclosures Up in East Valley

According to new figures released by the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc., areas like Mesa and Scottsdale saw increased foreclosure and short sale activity in the month of March.

Builder Confidence Slips

The confidence of builders is waning on a national scale as tight credit, foreclosures and appraisal issues continue to impede consistent momentum in that sector.

Mortgage Principal Reduction Gains Support

According to an article in USA Today, the U.S. Government’s push for principal forgiveness on Fannie  Mae and Freddie Mac home loans seems to be gaining traction.

Federal Government Aims To Ease Foreclosures

According to KTAR, Arizona could benefit from U.S. Government’s push to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Update on Recent Developments in Arizona’s Foreclosure and Short Sale Laws

If you have been following my Real Estate Law Blog posts you may have already read about some of the recent legal developments related to foreclosures and short sales in Arizona.  However, in light of a new Court of Appeals case just decided last month, I felt it was time for a summary [...]

Phoenix Area Duo Plead Guilty To Mortgage Fraud

A pair of Valley residents plead guilty on Monday to conspiring to commit multiple-transaction mortgage fraud, a case valued at $5.3 million.

Mortgage and Refinance Activity Continue Slide

Information from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows a continued slide in mortgage applications. Although applications for loans to purchase a home are up, refinancing applications are down.

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