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Stockton Foreclosures for Sale Soared as Economy Slumped

Stockton foreclosures for sale climbed up by 37 percent in November as the economic condition in the area continued to slump. Stockton was also among the most economically stressed cities based on an index compiled by Associated Press. " Stockton foreclosures for sale climbed...

San Antonio Foreclosures for Sale Reach Record Level

San Antonio foreclosures for sale reached their highest level this year in more than 20 years. Almost 16,000 residential units fell into default or foreclosure this year, according to a Texas-based foreclosure...

Bank Foreclosure Prevention Program by Citi Up by 20 Percent

The bank foreclosure prevention program of CitiMortgage has been improving significantly. CEO Sanjiv Das also said that the bank has started implementing principal reduction for some deserving borrowers. " The bank...

Foreclosed Listings in Dayton Soared More Than 55 Percent

Foreclosed listings in the Dayton metro area in Ohio grew by more than 55 percent in October compared to the previous month.  A total of 1,070 foreclosure actions were filed in the area in October. "...

Avoid Foreclosure: Rent your own Home

Fannie Mae implements deed-for-lease program that allows troubled borrowers who don't qualify for loan modifications to stay in their homes."Giving troubled borrowers yet another way to avoid foreclosure, Fannie Mae said on Thursday it would allow eligible homeowners to rent...

Fannie Mae to Allow Borrowers in Foreclosure to Lease Back Homes

The housing market has shown some signs of recovery. Not to harm the housing market Fannie Mae launches this alternative. " Mortgage giant Fannie Mae said Thursday that it would throw a lifeline to some people losing their homes to foreclosure by allowing them to lease those...

Young People Buy Foreclosed Homes for Investment

Many young people across the country buy foreclosed homes for investment. Home prices have declined as much as 50 percent in the previous months. " Home prices are at their all time low that many young people are...

Abandoned Pets: Another Consequence of Foreclosure, Unemployment

An increasing number of abandoned pets have started filling up animal shelters to the brim. Most of these pets were left behind because of either unemployment or foreclosure. " In addition to homeless families, abandoned pets are also considered to be one of the unfortunate...

Military Wives Try to Avoid Bank Foreclosed Home

Some military wives in Las Vegas, Nevada are fighting to avoid bank foreclosed home. They are hoping that loan modification would save their properties from foreclosure. " Military families have to deal with the difficulty and emotional hardship of seeing their loved ones...

w/Foreclosures at All-Time High, Can Obama, House, be Re-Elected?

They Blew it On Bankruptcy Protection for Homeowners, and Now They're Getting Rolled on All-Important Health Care.Horrifying statistics have just been released by the Mortgage Bankers Association, which finds...

Second Major Foreclosed Bank Owned Property in Central Texas

The second major foreclosed bank owned land in Central Texas is located in Lake Travis’ south shore. The repossessed land was supposed to be the site of a high-end waterfront residential development worth $120 million. " The site of the high-end waterfront residential...

Program Failed to Contain Foreclosed Homes in First 6 Months

The report that over 300,000 foreclosure notices were filed in June showed that the federal program crafted to contain foreclosed homes has not been progressing as planned. Almost 15 percent of all homeowners in...

Program Saved Many Homeowners From Repo Houses for Sale

A Philadelphia program has successfully helped 60 percent distressed homeowners avoid turning their properties into repo houses for sale. And the program has become a model for other cities to follow to prevent the spread of foreclosures. " The Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion...

Layoffs Increase Foreclosed Houses in Minnesota Counties

Joblessness has been the major reason for the rising number of foreclosed houses in St. Cloud, Minnesota and in other parts of Stearns and Benton. Local governments have been seeking funds to buy and repair foreclosed houses."As layoffs continue in the Minnesota city of St....

Loan Rule to Benefit Banks and Reduce Bank Owned Foreclosures

Banks are invoking a 4-year-old accounting rule that standardizes how they book bad loans. The rule will help boost banks’ revenues and reduce Bank Owned Foreclosures."A 4-year-old accounting regulation that standardizes how banks acquired loans is expected to help the...

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