Archive for September, 2008

Help for Foreclosure Homes in Atlanta, GeorgiaSeptember 26th, 2008

A small government body now stands to become a prime force in the efforts by the city to turn Atlanta foreclosure homes into cost effective housing. The Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land … More >>

Taxes after Short Sales to Hurt Investors in Tampa, FloridaSeptember 24th, 2008

With an increasing number of Tampa foreclosure homes, short sales are also on the rise, especially involving home-owners who own homes that are currently worth less than what is owed on the … More >>

Study: 700,000 Delinquencies, Foreclosures Involve Older HomeownersSeptember 22nd, 2008

According to a study conducted by the AARP Public Policy Institute, the likelihood of a foreclosure is higher for older homeowners. This certainly debunks the old myth that older borrowers … More >>

Number of Foreclosure Filings Hits Record High in AugustSeptember 19th, 2008

When the numbers for August foreclosures were reported, it can not be considered as good news especially considering that there were actually 304,000 homes in default. To make this even … More >>

Some respite for Homeowners in Orlando, FloridaSeptember 17th, 2008

Home-owners involved in Orange County homes, Orlando foreclosure homes included, are to receive help in the form of free sessions that will guide troubled home-owners through possible … More >>

San Francisco’s Role in the California Housing SectorSeptember 15th, 2008

With the costs of houses in San Francisco being very high during the period when the housing sector was at its peak, now, despite the record number of San Francisco foreclosure homes for … More >>

Senate to Fannie, Freddie: Freeze Foreclosures!September 15th, 2008

This week, several mortgage companies were placed under the control of government-backed enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. And to provide the troubled borrowers with immediate relief, … More >>

Michigan Foreclosures Receiving Multiple OffersSeptember 10th, 2008

In Genesee County, Michigan, market conditions seem to be different than what can be observed in most housing markets. Instead of the buyers enjoying the advantages, it is the foreclosure … More >>

County Court Addresses Foreclosures with Mediation ProgramSeptember 8th, 2008

In the past year, the number of foreclosure filings in Ohio has reached a record 83,000. For this reason, the Stark County Common Pleas Court has initiated the launching of a mediation … More >>

Trump to Rescue Ed McMahon AgainSeptember 8th, 2008

Ed McMahon can once again breathe a sigh of relief after Donald Trump's attorney said that the billionaire developer is making another bid for the television host's More >>