Foreclosures

Foreclosures Significantly Down to 2008′s Lowest Levels

The significant drop in numbers for pre-foreclosure filings and foreclosed homes last October is a good indicator that the real estate industry is slowly getting back on its feet. Levels dropped to its lowest since February. Credit this to the efforts posted by banks, lenders, non-profit organizations and government agencies who worked restlessly these previous months to help beleaguered homeowners avoid foreclosures.
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Tenth Largest U.S. State Shows Low Turnout of Foreclosures

As one of the largest states in the United States but with the lowest population, Wyoming registered a low foreclosure rate while surrounding states vary in impact from foreclosures. Nearby states like Montana and South Dakota registered some of the lowest foreclosure rates in the country, while Colorado and Utah absorbed the brunt of the foreclosures crisis and was included in the top ten highest states.
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Michigan Foreclosures Causing Mess to Local Home Markets

In Michigan, particularly in Washtenaw County, home prices have dropped considerably low to levels not seen since the 1990s. This is due to the number of short sales and Michigan foreclosures flooding the market. Despite an 11 percent increase in homes and condos sales last October with 304 units sold, prices dropped 20 percent compared to last year, averaging at $184,324.

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Why are there Abandoned Foreclosure Pets?

November 24th, 2008 by Donald Hanz

A lot of homeowners of foreclosed homes just leave their pets behind, not being concerned with how these pets will survive life without food and water.

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Governor Corzine To Provide Help to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

November 21st, 2008 by Peter Vernon

Governor Jon S. Corzine has proposed a financial aid program for New Jersey that includes an assistance package for those facing foreclosure.

States

Low-Income Families to Benefit from Florida County’s Rehabilitation Program

November 20th, 2008 by Simon Lindsay

With over 23,600 Florida foreclosures in Lee County alone, the local government is planning to purchase foreclosed homes up for sale to be rehabilitated and later sold to low income families. The move is also geared to help generate income for local contractors and help stabilize the rate of high crimes in these areas.

General

Debate on Government’s Foreclosure Plan Rages On

November 19th, 2008 by Donald Hanz

Washington is still unsettled as to how to handle the foreclosure crisis. Last November 11, the administration publicized the government's $ 700 billion plan to refinance delinquent loans controlled by mortgage companies, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The already passed bill, a modification of the existing Hope Now program, expects to eventually decrease by 38 percent the monthly mortgage expenses of hundreds of thousands of homeowners who are at least 3 months behind on their payments, and are at risk of foreclosure.

Finance Foreclosures

Drop in Home Prices Blamed on Foreclosure Sales

November 17th, 2008 by Jason Westmann

Some studies showed that areas that see an increased in foreclosure sales experienced a 1 percent drop in home market values. Most often the drop in home market prices is due to a buyer's perception of the neighborhood, which may ultimately lead to his refusal to reside in the area.

General

The Facts behind “Cash for Keys”

November 14th, 2008 by Peter Vernon

The idea of "Cash for Keys" makes it easy for banks to take back a foreclosed home from its occupants, and in good condition nonetheless. Oftentimes, it is a problem for banks and that is why nowadays, they have made such policy an SOP.

General

Reverend White Pledges to Fight Threats of Foreclosure

November 13th, 2008 by Peter Vernon

Without Walls International Church Pastor Randy White has disclosed the financial status of the church during a service in Tampa, Florida. He told his congregation that Without Walls leaders are negotiating with its lenders to prevent foreclosure of the church's two campuses.

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A Post-Election Call for Foreclosure Homes Remediation

November 12th, 2008 by Peter Vernon

It has been a year since that government started developing programs on how to remedy the mortgage problems that triggered the current financial crisis. Since then millions of homeowners face foreclosures and unemployment, rendering government programs like FHA Secure and Hope Now alliance ineffective in handling these issues. Taxpayers' money is being used to salvage financial institutions, and people are now clamoring that it is high time for the government to act on bailing out foreclosure homes.

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10 Ways for Foreclosure Crime Protection in your Neighborhood

November 10th, 2008 by Jason Westmann

Just sitting around, as a foreclosed house deteriorates and attracts crime, is a no-no. You can do something to prevent foreclosure-related crimes in your neighborhood. And 10 ways to do it are as follows:

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A Lot of Foreclosure Scams Yet Few Criminal Charges

November 8th, 2008 by Peter Vernon

According to Minnesota Homeownership Center, there have been 66,000 homes foreclosed in Minnesota for the three previous years. Most of these foreclosures have actually resulted from equity strippers who cheated homeowners with scams or toxic mortgages. According to the findings of Minnesota Public Radio, there are only a few of these scammers who were given criminal charges. Even worse, only a small number have been labeled in civil suits.

General

JP Morgan Chase Holds Foreclosures

November 7th, 2008 by Simon Lindsay

JPMorgan Chase has stepped up its foreclosure help efforts as it announced last 31st of October its plan to address the foreclosure problem being experienced by the nation through freezing JP Morgan Chase foreclosures for the coming two months and restructuring loans.