With mortgage rates lower than most people could have ever predicted and more homes being sold on a monthly basis, we could be prepping ourselves for a housing market rebound. Just with any sort of market analysis, you’re going to get the folks who think that everything is fine and dandy, and you’re going to find writers who feel that everything is in a pre-apocalyptic state.
Tag Archives | Foreclosures
Several Lenders Stop Foreclosures During the Holidays
by Gabriela Islas on December 14, 2011 in Economic Analysis, Mortgage Updates and Changes
CNN Money reports that several lenders have decided to stop foreclosures during the holidays. Even though evictions will stop during this time, the legal and administrative process will still continue.
Watch-It Wednesday: What Is HomePath?
by Amber Hunt on March 16, 2011 in Home Buying
Watch-It Wednesday: The Long Term Effects of Foreclosure
by Amber Hunt on October 20, 2010 in Credit & Debt, Trends
Quicken Loans Regional Vice President Joel Gurman talks to readers about the long term effects of foreclosure.
Short Sale vs Foreclosure: What You Need to Know
by Amber Hunt on October 18, 2010 in Home Buying
Many home buyers are confused about the differences between short sales and foreclosures. We provide some helpful tips for anyone considering these types of properties.
How To Buy A Foreclosure – 6 Simple Tips
by Amber Hunt on July 26, 2010 in Home Buying
A foreclosure can be a great investment if you know how to buy one. Read our 6 simple tips before you get started.
Midyear Report Shows Nearly 2 Million Foreclosure Filings in 2010
by Rebecca Carter on July 15, 2010 in Market Update
According to RealtyTrac”s Midyear Report, the US housing market experienced a total of 1,961,894 foreclosures filings so far this year, a potential threat to the market’s “fragile stability.”

President Obama Unveils $1.5 Billion Plan to Prevent Foreclosures
by Jenny Zhang on February 25, 2010 in Mortgage Rates
Do you live in California, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan or Florida? Good news, President Obama has created a program to help struggling homeowners in these five states. Why were these states chosen? Well, these are the states that have been hit hardest by foreclosures, with properties losing over 20% of their values.
AP: President Obama Signs New Mortgage Law To Prevent Further Foreclosures
by Clayton Closson on May 22, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
President Barack Obama signed a new mortgage bill into law on Wednesday encouraging lenders to spare homeowners from foreclosure and take action on predatory lending practices.
US Department of Housing (HUD) issues warning against foreclosure scams
by Clayton Closson on April 16, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
With the release of President Obama's Making Home Affordable plan, many new loan modification and foreclosure prevention scams have started to surface. So much so that HUD (Department of Housing) issued a press release and sent an e-mail to all HUD partners warning of the potential destruction of these foreclosure scams.
