Friday, November 27, 2009

foreclosures

Are Bailout Funds for Foreclosure Mitigation? Frank Vs. Paulson

The two disagree about whether TARP cash should be used to keep distressed borrowers in their homes. more >>

FDIC Chief Sheila Bair on Her New Anti-Foreclosure Plan

Agency chairman discusses the program she detailed last week more >>

The Top 10 Foreclosure States (as of October)

Nevada, Arizona at the Top of the List more >>

The Top 6 Mistakes of Foreclosed-Home Buying

Experts outline common pitfalls to avoid when attempting to purchase foreclosed property. more >>

Not Much 'Hope for Homeowners' So Far

A new federal program designed to keep distressed borrowers in their homes is off to a depressing start more >>

New Anti-Foreclosure Plan Moving Forward

Program was discussed at a recent Capitol Hill hearing. more >>

FDIC: Use IndyMac Model to Prevent Foreclosures

Chairman outlines how the agency has worked to limit foreclosures. more >>

The Run-down Foreclosure Next Door: What You Can Do

Expert says neighbors can prevent abandoned homes from blighting their community further. more >>

The Top 10 Foreclosure States (as of August)

Housing boom states remain atop the gloomy list. more >>

Study: Falling Housing Prices Are Jeopardizing Retirement Security

Lower home values and subprime loans tip older homeowners into foreclosure. more >>

ACLU Sues Michigan Over Voter Purge Program, Saying It Hurts College Students

Lawsuit alleges that voter-registration rules in this swing state could disenfranchise young people. more >>

Getting a Mortgage After a Home Foreclosure

If your property is foreclosed upon, it could be years before you can obtain another home loan. more >>

Rate of New Foreclosures Hits Record

Report From the Mortgage Bankers Association shows more loans are going bad. more >>

Foreclosed Home Becomes Wild Bobcat Den

California community gets furry new neighbors. more >>

City Pursuing Parking Ticket Foreclosure

Milwaukee is asking a judge to deny a request that would allow man to keep his home. more >>

Foreclosures Used to Stash Illegal Immigrants

New trend is emerging in Arizona neighborhoods hit hard by the housing crisis. more >>

Roc-A-Fella Cofounder Dash Faces Foreclosure

Rapper Jay-Z’s ex-business partner could lose two properties. more >>

The Top 10 Foreclosure States (as of July)

Housing boom states now bearing the brunt of the real estate meltdown. more >>

Donald Trump to Bail Out Ed McMahon

"The Donald" agrees to purchase the former 'Tonight Show' sidekick's home and let him live there. more >>

Son Wields Gun to Stop His Mom's Eviction

Man threatens police with a firearm as they attempt to evict his 88-year-old mother. more >>

County Wants Prisoners to Primp Foreclosures

Officials are asking for permission to have inmates clean up abandoned properties. more >>

Hot Docs: An Aging Nation, Rising Foreclosures, Changing Driving Habits, and More

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Rep. Brad Miller on Foreclosure Forbearance

North Carolina congressman is asking the mortgage industry to hold off on foreclosures. more >>

How to Avoid 'Foreclosure Rescue Scams'

Scam artists are using the housing crisis to take advantage of already distressed property owners. more >>

Hobbit Crisis: The Shire in Foreclosure

Lord of the Rings-themed village development hits financial turmoil. more >>

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