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Foreclosure News

• ELO continues gathering facts on foreclosure measure - Morning Journal News May 21, 2013
  ELO continues gathering facts on foreclosure measureMorning Journal NewsEAST LIVERPOOL - With investigation continuing into its feasibility, legislation requiring posting of a $10,000 bond on all foreclosed properties passed second reading by City Council Monday night. Councilman Chuck Wade reported on his findings from ... […]
• Prohibiting simultaneous foreclosure during loan modifications - Twin Cities Daily Planet May 21, 2013
  Prohibiting simultaneous foreclosure during loan modificationsTwin Cities Daily PlanetEarlier this session, several homeowners told lawmakers how their mortgage lenders began to foreclose on their homes while processing a loan modification at the same time. Under a bill awaiting the governor's action, that practice of “dual tracking ... […]
• Occupy Wall Street Challenges DOJ On Foreclosure Crisis - Forbes May 21, 2013
  Press TVOccupy Wall Street Challenges DOJ On Foreclosure CrisisForbesThe occupation is still going strong. Here's what the front of the Department of Justice I don't know if Occupy Wall Street has been quiet lately or if I have just not been paying attention. Nonetheless, they have something going on right now. The OWS ...Foreclosure Fraud Failures […]
• Free foreclosure clinic in Mineola - Newsday - Newsday (subscription) May 21, 2013
  Free foreclosure clinic in Mineola - NewsdayNewsday (subscription)The Nassau County Bar Association will hold a free mortgage foreclosure clinic at its Mineola headquarters on June 3. The NCBA Mortgage Foreclosure and Sandy Recovery Free Legal Consultation Clinic will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at 15th and West ... […]
• New program to help some struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure - kdvr.com May 20, 2013
  New program to help some struggling homeowners avoid foreclosurekdvr.comMaeda, who helps people facing foreclosure on a daily basis, says foreclosure is never an option because, “There are way more options out there than foreclosure.” Maeda says this program is one of them. In order to qualify, your loan must be owned or ...Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Cancel App […]
• State to boost counseling for homeowners facing foreclosure - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com May 20, 2013
  The Star-Ledger - NJ.comState to boost counseling for homeowners facing foreclosureThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com“This funding is critically needed to help families facing foreclosure find the right solution,” said HMFA Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta in a statement. “This money enables HMFA and its participating housing counseling agencies to continue to […]
• Prince George's County officials unveil foreclosure action plan - Baltimore Business Journal (blog) May 20, 2013
  Prince George's County officials unveil foreclosure action planBaltimore Business Journal (blog)Officials in Prince George's County have unveiled a new foreclosure action plan aimed at speeding up the demolition process, the Washington Examiner reported. The county has already knocked down nearly 50 houses and apartment complexes so far this ...and […]
• New program to help prevent foreclosure - WOOD-TV May 20, 2013
  Mlive KalamazooNew program to help prevent foreclosureWOOD-TVThe Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Step Forward Michigan Faith Partnership campaign is designed to engage clergy, congregants and leaders of all religions in the fight against home foreclosure. It also promotes awareness that ...Foreclosure fear? Grand Rapids pastors to pitch […]
• Little Foreclosure Activity in Town So Far in 2013 - Patch.com May 20, 2013
  Little Foreclosure Activity in Town So Far in 2013Patch.comLast March, there were three foreclosure petitions in town. In March of 2013, there were none, noted the Warren Group. There were no foreclosure auctions reported in Wakefield for the first quarter of 2012 or 2013, with two foreclosure deeds reported ...and more » […]
• 3 big banks nearly halt foreclosure sales after US tweaks orders - Los Angeles Times May 19, 2013
  American Banker (subscription)3 big banks nearly halt foreclosure sales after US tweaks ordersLos Angeles TimesSales of homes in foreclosure by Wells Fargo & Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. ground nearly to a halt after regulators revised their orders on treatment of troubled borrowers during the 60 days before they lose their homes. The […]