http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/ ForeclosuresMass President Jeremy B. Shapiro's Blog covering the latest foreclosure news, happenings at ForeclosuresMass and the foreclosure industry. en-us Copyright 2003-2005, ForeclosuresMass, Corp. ForeclosuresMass Blog-o-Matic Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:08:51 EST Florida’s housing market is ever so slowly picking up and giving residents hope. Home prices in Michigan are declining even further now that banks are trying to sell off foreclosed properties. In California a new bill has been put together.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/172/Floridas_Foreclosure_Crisis_Could_be_Diminishing Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:08:51 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/172/Floridas_Foreclosure_Crisis_Could_be_Diminishing Foreclosures in Maryland are much higher this year than in previous years. The U.S. Senate is closer than they have been all year to passing a law that would help homeowners. Skokie, Illinois is starting to feel the full impact of the foreclosure crisis... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/171/US_Senate_Coming_Close_to_Passing_a_Foreclosure_Law Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:26:52 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/171/US_Senate_Coming_Close_to_Passing_a_Foreclosure_Law Rhode Island lawmakers are getting a bill together that would mandate lenders to pay property tax on their properties. The U.S. senate got much closer to accepting a bill that would help homeowners. Foreclosures in Cape Cod have reached all-time highs.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/170/Cape_Cod_Foreclosures_At_Their_Highest_Since_1994 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:41:16 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/170/Cape_Cod_Foreclosures_At_Their_Highest_Since_1994 Connecticut’s state attorney is persuading judges to postpone foreclosures. Local initiatives in Florida who are counseling homeowners will be obtaining more funding. In New York the Governor and leaders of State Legislation have proposed a new law.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/169/Connecticut_Attorney_General_Tires_to_Postpone_Foreclosures Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:32:30 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/169/Connecticut_Attorney_General_Tires_to_Postpone_Foreclosures Washington D.C has had a major increase in foreclosures over the last couple of months. A new law has been passed in Connecticut and will take affect on July 1st. The New York court system is creating a program that will reduce foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/168/The_New_York_Court_System_Tried_To_Solve_the_Foreclosure_Crisis Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:44:09 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/168/The_New_York_Court_System_Tried_To_Solve_the_Foreclosure_Crisis Congress is looking to spend billions of dollars all over the U.S. to buy foreclosed homes and remodel them. Congress is also coming together to try and help Ohio with their foreclosure crisis as Tennessee sees mixed number in foreclosure rates.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/167/Foreclosure_Rates_In_Tennessee_Fall_For_The_First_Time_This_Year Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:09:14 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/167/Foreclosure_Rates_In_Tennessee_Fall_For_The_First_Time_This_Year In O’Fallon, Illinois foreclosed homes were not included when the county approved higher property taxes. Foreclosures in New York have slowly declined over the last two months. Texas looks as if it will surpass last years total foreclosure amounts.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/166/New_Yorks_Foreclosure_Rate_Slows Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:16:24 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/166/New_Yorks_Foreclosure_Rate_Slows Foreclosures in Massachusetts seem to have plummeted to very low levels; this is a temporary lull due to a new law that was passed in May. Many counties in Texas are seeing some good news as well as bad news this month. The U.S. economy is in bad shape.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/165/Foreclosure_Lull_in_Massachusetts_is_Temporary Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:45:56 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/165/Foreclosure_Lull_in_Massachusetts_is_Temporary California’s foreclosure numbers for May are giving people a small spark of hope that the crisis might be subsiding. The housing crisis rose further last month all over the U.S. Washington had twice as many foreclosures in May.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/164/Housing_Crisis_Escalates_all_Over_the_US_in_May Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:30:34 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/164/Housing_Crisis_Escalates_all_Over_the_US_in_May California’s home foreclosures went up 400 percent from 2006 to 2007. Half of the homes on Hilltop Lane, Texas are in foreclosure and are hurting nearby homeowners. Virginian lawmakers are coming together to try and formulate a plan to sell foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/163/Lawmakers_In_Virginia_Devise_a_Plan_to_Sell_Foreclosed_Homes Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:43:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/163/Lawmakers_In_Virginia_Devise_a_Plan_to_Sell_Foreclosed_Homes Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour hosted the Mississippi Summit on foreclosures this week. Wisconsin’s rising foreclosures have no end in sight. Wayne County, Michigan has been hit especially hard by the mortgage crisis.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/162/NonProfit_Organization_Plants_Food_On_Vacant_Bank_Owned_Farms Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/162/NonProfit_Organization_Plants_Food_On_Vacant_Bank_Owned_Farms The U.S.’s mortgage market is not doing very well and seems to be getting worse. Illinois has fared much better than many other states in regards to the foreclosure crisis Massachusetts foreclosures have dramatically decreased in the last month.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/161/Massachusetts_Foreclosures_Drop_Dramatically Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:35:02 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/161/Massachusetts_Foreclosures_Drop_Dramatically In Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill held a clinic to help homeowners in need. All around the U.S. there seem to be more homes renting than homes being purchased. In California foreclosures have dropped slightly over the last couple of months.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/160/Homeowners_are_Forced_to_Rent_Homes_Because_they_Cannot_Sell_Them Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:42:28 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/160/Homeowners_are_Forced_to_Rent_Homes_Because_they_Cannot_Sell_Them New home builders are facing a slump due to the glut of foreclosures hitting the market as lawmakers take another stab at stemming the growing foreclosures numbers.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/159/New_Homes_effected_by_the_Foreclosure_Surge Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:47:50 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/159/New_Homes_effected_by_the_Foreclosure_Surge In Virginia loan servicing companies are increasing their “workouts” for homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Massachusetts home prices are at all time lows. Florida’s Coral Springs officials have been mulling over a new law for vacant homes.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/158/Loan_Servicers_In_Virginia_Work_to_Lower_Foreclosure_Rates Thu, 29 May 2008 18:44:49 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/158/Loan_Servicers_In_Virginia_Work_to_Lower_Foreclosure_Rates The number of months it’s going to take to deplete the supply of homes in California’s market has dropped to 9.2. There is predicted to be an 11% reduction in market values in Minnesota. The U.S.’s Fannie Mae has a program that pays counseling fees.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/157/Fannie_Mae_Pays_Counseling_Fees_for_Struggling_Homeowners Wed, 28 May 2008 19:17:06 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/157/Fannie_Mae_Pays_Counseling_Fees_for_Struggling_Homeowners Nevada, once again, leads the U.S. in foreclosures in April. Community activist in New York are calling for a moratorium to postpone foreclosures. Foreclosures are expected to increase by 1,300 over last years numbers.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/156/State_Senate_in_New_York_is_Urged_to_Help_Foreclosure_Victims Thu, 22 May 2008 17:02:25 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/156/State_Senate_in_New_York_is_Urged_to_Help_Foreclosure_Victims There are thousands of abandoned homes in Virginia that need lawn trimming. The foreclosure crisis is causing a new health hazard across the U.S. Washington’s Fannie Mae is dropping their down payment requirements for borrowers.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/155/Abandoned_Foreclosed_Homes_Causing__the_West_Nile_Virus Fri, 16 May 2008 17:37:04 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/155/Abandoned_Foreclosed_Homes_Causing__the_West_Nile_Virus Florida’s foreclosures are still on the rise but the state has been surpassed by Arizona. The number of foreclosures is Louisville, Kentucky dropped 48 percent last month. The U.S.’s current housing crisis is taking a toll on our society’s mental health.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/154/Housing_Crisis_Take_a_Toll_on_Homeowners_Mental_Health Thu, 15 May 2008 16:53:50 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/154/Housing_Crisis_Take_a_Toll_on_Homeowners_Mental_Health U.S foreclosure filings climbed 65% and seizures more than doubled in April. Plymouth County, Massachusetts foreclosures are slowly rising each month. San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California are number two in the nation for foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/153/Bank_Seizures_Have_Doubled_In_The_US Wed, 14 May 2008 13:13:25 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/153/Bank_Seizures_Have_Doubled_In_The_US A state Senate committee has taken up the foreclosure crisis in New York State. Foreclosures in Minnesota, are taking a toll on many kids. California’s REO properties are beginning to increase dramatically from month to month.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/152/REO_Properties_Account_For_34_Of_Californias_Home_Sales Tue, 13 May 2008 19:59:29 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/152/REO_Properties_Account_For_34_Of_Californias_Home_Sales Colorado is blaming the foreclosure wave on predatory lending. New Mexico is putting together a public awareness campaign. Alameda, California is expanding an existing program that was created to help first time homeowners prevent foreclosure.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/151/New_Mexico_Receives_a_248500_grant Fri, 09 May 2008 17:58:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/151/New_Mexico_Receives_a_248500_grant Renters all over the U.S. are suffering just as much as homeowners. Foreclosures in some areas of Arizona are seeing dramatic increases in foreclosures. Members of the New York State Assembly passed a legislative package that will delay foreclosure.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/150/Arizonas_Foreclosures_Increased_By_430_Percent Thu, 08 May 2008 14:43:27 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/150/Arizonas_Foreclosures_Increased_By_430_Percent The Federal Reserve chairman has been pushing for more efforts from the federal government. Massachusetts housing market is declining and auctions make the dream of owning a home possible. Three Michigan state senators proposed a new three-bill package.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/149/Michigan_Senators_Propose_ThreeBill_Plan Wed, 07 May 2008 13:06:36 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/149/Michigan_Senators_Propose_ThreeBill_Plan The Senate approved a new plan in Minnesota this week. Baptist churches of Connecticut are getting together and helping families who are facing foreclosure. Vacant homes are still a big issue in many parts of California.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/148/Houses_of_Worship_Come_Together_in_Connecticut Tue, 06 May 2008 19:08:42 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/148/Houses_of_Worship_Come_Together_in_Connecticut Georgia is one of the only places where you can find a $100,000 home with a starting auction price of $1,000. In Arizona non-profit housing counselors are bombarded with phone calls. Indiana has had more foreclosed homes sold at auctions in 2008.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/147/Foreclosed_Homes_In_Georgia_Auctioned_for_1000 Mon, 05 May 2008 20:10:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/147/Foreclosed_Homes_In_Georgia_Auctioned_for_1000 The pace of the housing rescue efforts in the U.S. has slowed. Florida still remains one of the countries leaders in foreclosure. Homeowners in California who are tired of seeing rundown vacant homes may get help from a new legislation.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/146/Lenders_May_Be_Fined_1000_Per_Day_For_Vacant_Homes Fri, 02 May 2008 19:30:10 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/146/Lenders_May_Be_Fined_1000_Per_Day_For_Vacant_Homes New research shows that home vacancy rates in the U.S. reached record highs. The foreclosure rates in Utah have jumped drastically in the first quarter of this year. Philadelphia grows tired of waiting on Congress to make a move to slow down foreclosures... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/145/29_Percent_of_US_Homes_Are_Vacant Thu, 01 May 2008 19:40:16 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/145/29_Percent_of_US_Homes_Are_Vacant Missouri’s home prices are down and foreclosures are up. In Massachusetts the rising number of foreclosures is putting added pressure on the real estate market. Around the U.S. homeowner who go into foreclosure are trashing their homes before vacating.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/144/ExHomeowners_Trash_Foreclosed_Homes Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:27:57 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/144/ExHomeowners_Trash_Foreclosed_Homes A fair was held in North Carolina to help those in danger of foreclosure. Thousands of Californians lost their homes due to foreclosure and the numbers are expected to rise. Families in Indiana are turning to the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/143/Tens_of_Thousands_of_Californians_Lose_Their_Homes Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:27:57 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/143/Tens_of_Thousands_of_Californians_Lose_Their_Homes Massachusetts City Council wants to develop a plan to address their housing crisis. In Florida about two dozen people who have had their homes foreclosed upon protested. Renters in Nevada are often being forgotten throughout the foreclosure crisis.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/142/Homeowners_Protest_In_Florida Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:54:23 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/142/Homeowners_Protest_In_Florida Mortgage lenders in North Carolina are doing more to help borrowers keep their homes as lenders in California send a total of 1,392 foreclosure notices to Sanoma County. Falling home prices in the U.S. may result in large amounts of foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/141/65_Million_Loans_May_Be_Foreclosed_Upon_By_The_End_Of_2012 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:28 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/141/65_Million_Loans_May_Be_Foreclosed_Upon_By_The_End_Of_2012 Milwaukee lenders meet with homeowners to try and prevent foreclosures while Nevada, California and Arizona remain the top three states with the most foreclosure. State and officials recommends foreclosures counseling for homeowners hit by foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/140/Wisconsin_Lenders_Meet_With_Homeowners_At_Risk_of_Foreclosures Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:59:13 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/140/Wisconsin_Lenders_Meet_With_Homeowners_At_Risk_of_Foreclosures A Florida task force has put together some recommendations to help the foreclosure crisis. Many homeowners in Arizona have been sending in their keys instead of paying their mortgage and angry Californian homeowners are setting fire to their homes due to... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/139/Angry_Homeowners_Set_Their_Homes_On_Fire Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:37:30 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/139/Angry_Homeowners_Set_Their_Homes_On_Fire Many U.S. states are suffering due to the foreclosure crisis, they were expecting the federal government to come to their aid but those chances seem small. Both Illinois and Texas are doing much better than most states when it comes to foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/138/Foreclosures_In_Texas_Are_Currently_Much_Lower_Than_the_Same_Time_Last_Year Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:48:54 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/138/Foreclosures_In_Texas_Are_Currently_Much_Lower_Than_the_Same_Time_Last_Year New Hampshire neighborhoods are filled with for sale signs; some have been up for month others just a few days. Alabama saw a decrease in foreclosure activity; meanwhile Philadelphia comes up with a plan to help homeowners in danger of foreclosure.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/137/Philadelphia_Comes_Up_With__a_New_Strategy_to_Fight_Foreclosures Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:50:19 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/137/Philadelphia_Comes_Up_With__a_New_Strategy_to_Fight_Foreclosures Foreclosure activity continues to climb in California. Meanwhile, Massachusetts receives a $50,000 grant from the states Division of Housing and renters in New York face eviction due to foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/136/Massachusetts_Receives_a_50000_Grant Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:20:24 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/136/Massachusetts_Receives_a_50000_Grant Minnesota will fight foreclosures by creating more tools for homeowners. In Ohio, Loveland’s City Council gave the City Manager permission to buy foreclosed homes. Florida's foreclosures decreased from February to March but are increasing again.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/135/Foreclosed_Homes_In_Ohio_Are_Sold_For_1 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:55:23 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/135/Foreclosed_Homes_In_Ohio_Are_Sold_For_1 Bus tours are very popular in Nebraska, both first time buyers and investors are participating. Vacant homes in California are attracting crime and in Oregon cities are complaining about unsightly abandoned homes that need to be cared for.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/134/Foreclosures_Are_Being_Blamed_For_Increasing_Crime Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:11:02 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/134/Foreclosures_Are_Being_Blamed_For_Increasing_Crime Foreclosures in California, decreased for the first time this year. In Oregon both foreclosures and short sales are significantly bringing down home values. A new bill was passed by the senate in Virginia that will aid service members stay out of foreclo... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/133/Californias_Foreclosure_Totals_Dropped_In_March Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:31:54 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/133/Californias_Foreclosure_Totals_Dropped_In_March Bus tours in Pennsylvania are becoming increasingly popular. In North Carolina, 4,000 notices of trustee sales were recorded in Maricopa County in March and in Indiana six men caused nearly 300 Indianapolis foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/131/Six_Men_Responsible_For_Nearly_300_Foreclosures Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:26:23 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/131/Six_Men_Responsible_For_Nearly_300_Foreclosures Loan defaults in Idaho are on the rise and the rates are much higher than previous years. Montana, on the other hand, has been able to keep the foreclosure crisis at bay. Pets in Indiana are increasingly becoming victims of the foreclosure crisis.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/130/Montanas_Foreclosures_Remain_Surprisingly_Low Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:41:46 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/130/Montanas_Foreclosures_Remain_Surprisingly_Low El Paso County has seen a dramatic rise in foreclosures over the last few years, while in Ohio lenders have agreed to abide by new policies. California landlords are forced to leave units vacant due to foreclosure crisis.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/129/Landlords_Are_Reducing_Rents_Due_to_Foreclosure_Crisis Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:17:37 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/129/Landlords_Are_Reducing_Rents_Due_to_Foreclosure_Crisis A Massachusetts community group has thought up a plan to help homeowners who face foreclosure. Ohio communities have also devised a strategy to help homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Californians have seen a link between crime and foreclosure rates.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/128/Lawrence_Community_Works_Plans_To_Buy_Homes_And_Rent_Them_To_Owners Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:04:41 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/128/Lawrence_Community_Works_Plans_To_Buy_Homes_And_Rent_Them_To_Owners Three bills proposed in Massachusetts are looked upon in a negative light, while in West Palm Beach Florida, a new foreclosure assistance program is opening. El Paso county, Connecticut has hit another record high foreclosure.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/127/Government__Crosses_The_Line_With_Proposed_Bills Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:20:41 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/127/Government__Crosses_The_Line_With_Proposed_Bills Thurston Count in Washington and Hawaii have both seen major increases in foreclosure rates within the last year and see no let up in sight. Massachusetts senators are ready to try and get a hold of the foreclosure crisis and put an end to it.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/126/Massachusetts_Senators_Have_Signed_Onto_A_State_Legislation Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:07:32 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/126/Massachusetts_Senators_Have_Signed_Onto_A_State_Legislation In Grand Rapids, Michigan foreclosures are having a huge impact on the local housing market and in Arizona a special workshop will be held for homeowners in danger of foreclosure. New York’s number one cause for foreclosures are sup-prime mortgages.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/125/Home_Sales_In_Grand_Rapids_Consist_of_Over_50_Percent_Foreclosures Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:42:38 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/125/Home_Sales_In_Grand_Rapids_Consist_of_Over_50_Percent_Foreclosures In Ohio dozens of homeowners have been referred to free lawyers to avoid foreclosure while in Georgia they have received a $887,000 grant to fight foreclosures. On the other hand, Utah’s economy is doing very well compared to the rest of the country.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/124/Utahs_Has_Not_Been_Impacted_By_The_Foreclosure_Crisis Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:50:41 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/124/Utahs_Has_Not_Been_Impacted_By_The_Foreclosure_Crisis Hilary Clinton outlined a $30 billion proposal in a speech on Monday to battle foreclosures. Maryland and California’s foreclosures are skyrocketing and bank owned homes are being sold in Monterey County, California.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/123/Hillary_Clinton_Proposes_A_30_Billion_Grant_to_Battle_Foreclosures Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:40:27 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/123/Hillary_Clinton_Proposes_A_30_Billion_Grant_to_Battle_Foreclosures Sub-prime mortgages are the number one leading cause of foreclosures in California. Foreclosures are now affecting not only homeowners but their pets as well. In Massachusetts new bills have been introduced to help lower foreclosure rates.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/122/Estimated_That_356000_Foreclosures_Will_Occur_In_California Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:27:26 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/122/Estimated_That_356000_Foreclosures_Will_Occur_In_California In Tippecanoe County, Indiana housing resale values are among the lowest in the country while in California foreclosures have increased and in Illinois pre-foreclosure training may become mandatory.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/121/Foreclosures_Up_300_Percent_In_Some_Areas Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:18:25 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/121/Foreclosures_Up_300_Percent_In_Some_Areas A poll done in Illinois shows that revenues are falling because of foreclosures while in California they are trying to buy abandoned homes for resell. Texas's foreclosures keep rising from month to month with no let up in sight.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/120/California_Wants_To_Purchase_Fix_And_Resell_Homes_As_Affordable_Housing Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:08:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/120/California_Wants_To_Purchase_Fix_And_Resell_Homes_As_Affordable_Housing In Texas many people are arguing that our foreclosure crisis should be resolved by now while in Minnesota foreclosure rates are souring. In California foreclosed homes are bringing crime to its neighborhoods.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/119/Abandoned_Foreclosed_Homes_Will_Be_Demolished Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:35:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/119/Abandoned_Foreclosed_Homes_Will_Be_Demolished Minnesota's homeowners are noticing more abandoned homes in their neighborhoods due to foreclosures. Colorado and Michigan have both received grants in order to try and prevent homeowners from going into foreclosure.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/118/2_Million_Gallons_of_Water_Pumped_Through_Foreclosed_Homes Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:02:27 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/118/2_Million_Gallons_of_Water_Pumped_Through_Foreclosed_Homes Minnesota’s foreclosure rates are no longer believed to be related to sub prime mortgages, while foreclosures in North Dakota are directly linked to them. There are so many foreclosed homes in Florida that investors are now taking bus tours to view them.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/116/Investors_Are_Now_Taking_Bus_Tours_Of_Foreclosed_Homes Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:59:41 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/116/Investors_Are_Now_Taking_Bus_Tours_Of_Foreclosed_Homes ... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/115/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:53:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/115/ Congress has proposed a new plan to help the foreclosure crisis in California and Ohio is also trying to fight the battle against foreclosure in their own way. Minnesota's foreclosure rates seem have more than one cause.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/114/New_Plan_May_Insure_300_Billion_In_Loans Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:53:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/114/New_Plan_May_Insure_300_Billion_In_Loans Nevada remains number one in the U.S. for the most foreclosures with California right behind them. Boston, Massachusetts offers free help to homeowners while Rhode Island seeks $10 million.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/113/Rhode_Island_Seeks_10_Federal_Loan Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:03:32 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/113/Rhode_Island_Seeks_10_Federal_Loan California and Maryland foreclosures rates are still on the rise and are much higher than this time last year. On the other hand, Illinois is seeing a slight drop in foreclosures in some areas.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/112/Foreclosure_Rates_Leveling_Off_In_Some_Areas Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:46:37 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/112/Foreclosure_Rates_Leveling_Off_In_Some_Areas Officials in Ohio are using the media to help bring foreclosure help information to the growing number of people falling behind in their mortgages but it may come to late as 3 million foreclosures are predicted to occur by the end of 2008.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/111/3_Million_Foreclosures_predicted_by_the_end_of_2008 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:10:37 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/111/3_Million_Foreclosures_predicted_by_the_end_of_2008 Michigan is trying to help their homeowners in need by creating a workshop that will help them manage their money and home. Meanwhile, Californians in San Francisco are getting together to try and come up with a plan to fight foreclosure while a new act... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/110/New_Act_Aids_in_the_Foreclosure_Battle_with_10_Billion Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:13:38 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/110/New_Act_Aids_in_the_Foreclosure_Battle_with_10_Billion Oakland County in Michigan is seeing a downturn in foreclosures while California's homeowners are evicted by the dozens. Minnesota predicts that about 30,000 homes will have been foreclosed within the next couple of years.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/109/Owning_a_Home_is_Becoming_an_American_Nightmare Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:11:13 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/109/Owning_a_Home_is_Becoming_an_American_Nightmare Florida gets a 1.3 million dollar grant to aid in the foreclosure counseling as Oakland, California takes measures to prevent illegal utility shut offs by banks trying to evict tenants in foreclosed buildings.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/108/Renters_get_a_hand_from_the_Utilities_Committee_in_California Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:58:14 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/108/Renters_get_a_hand_from_the_Utilities_Committee_in_California Smaller areas in Michigan and Arizona are feeling the same effects as the rest of the country as foreclosures continue to rise. Builders of new homes in places like New York and Arizona are cutting their prices.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/107/6_of_all_Mortgages_Nationwide_are_Delinquent Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:37:28 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/107/6_of_all_Mortgages_Nationwide_are_Delinquent The Federal Reserve Chairman is encouraging lender's to reduce the principal amount on thousands of loans facing foreclosure as surburban areas feel the forelcosure crunch.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/106/Suburbs_now_feeling_the_foreclosure_crunch Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:48:21 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/106/Suburbs_now_feeling_the_foreclosure_crunch As rates in Atlanta climb, the Federal Reserve Chairman urged lenders to reduce the principal on loans where the home are not worth the loan amount.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/105/Federal_Reserve_Chairman_urges_Lenders_to_Restructure_Loans Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:13:07 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/105/Federal_Reserve_Chairman_urges_Lenders_to_Restructure_Loans As lawmakers fight over how to handle the foreclosure crises, homeowners in Florida facing foreclosure, are hoping short sales will catch the eyes of homebuyers.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/104/Florida_seeing_higher_percentage_of_short_sales Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:39:15 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/104/Florida_seeing_higher_percentage_of_short_sales In Washington the Democrats and Republicans go head to head over the foreclosures crises, each looking at a different way to help struggling homeowners. Iowa is seeing some relief in the form of Federal funding but there is no relief in site in Californ... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/103/California_foreclosure_soar_as_Republicans_attempt_to_block_reform_bill Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:06:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/103/California_foreclosure_soar_as_Republicans_attempt_to_block_reform_bill The Foreclosure Prevention act faces strong opposition by the Senate and a possible Veto by the President as the housing slump pushes the number of home sales to the lowest in 13 years.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/102/Foreclosure_Prevention_act_faces_Bush_Veto Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:50:17 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/102/Foreclosure_Prevention_act_faces_Bush_Veto While Nevada has the highest number of foreclosures in the entire nation, Michigan saw a slight decrease. Congress has passed the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008. The bill is now in the senate for review and its fate will be decided in the next few d... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/101/Congress_passes_Foreclosure_Prevention_Act_of_2008 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:47:53 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/101/Congress_passes_Foreclosure_Prevention_Act_of_2008 Analysts in Washington fear we are in the clutches of a mortgage crises not seen since the Great Depression. As cities fight to prevent vacant homes from vandalism and arson, the number of foreclosures in Massachusetts continues to rise.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/100/One_million_or__more_homes_may_default_in_the_next_two_years Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:23:29 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/100/One_million_or__more_homes_may_default_in_the_next_two_years Budget shortfalls in Florida increase the problems as the foreclosures soar. The state is facing courthouse closures for weeks, where no foreclosures hearings can take place. Lenders are up in arms over a bill to increase the power of bankruptcy judge.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/99/Judges_gain_power_over_mortgage_portfolios_in_bankruptcy_cases Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:10:16 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/99/Judges_gain_power_over_mortgage_portfolios_in_bankruptcy_cases In the Nation's capitol several plans are in motion to help stem the foreclosure tidal wave while the number of foreclosures surge in Massachusetts, revealing the highest one month figure since August of 2007.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/98/Foreclosures_continue_to_rise_as_Washington_DC_puts_plans_into_motion Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:50:34 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/98/Foreclosures_continue_to_rise_as_Washington_DC_puts_plans_into_motion Community groups call upon Countrywide and Bank of America to help rebuild the American Dream. Florida lawmakers enact legislation to help homeowners stay out of foreclosure. Maryland lawmakers pass emergency legislation to help those at risk.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/97/Lawmakers_are_passing_new_legislations_to_help_homeowners Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:36:31 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/97/Lawmakers_are_passing_new_legislations_to_help_homeowners As nonprofits attempt to help homewoners deal with foreclosures, renters whose homes are in foreclosure, have few resources and are left with even fewer choices.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/96/Renters_are_left_with_fewer_choices_as_homeowners_face_foreclosure Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:08:45 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/96/Renters_are_left_with_fewer_choices_as_homeowners_face_foreclosure Maryland's Govenor proposed new leglislation in lending practices but has heated up a debate between legislators and lobbyists about the scope of the bills. Mortage rates are still high even after the cut in short term rates.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/95/Mortgage_rates_rise_as_legislators_struggle_with_lending_reforms Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:09:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/95/Mortgage_rates_rise_as_legislators_struggle_with_lending_reforms GMAC's support of Residential Capitols failing mortgage comes drives its unsecured rating deeper into junk territory. The House passed a bill to increase the cap on conforming loan limits as banks make tighten their qualifications on prime mortgages.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/94/GMACs_unsecured_rating_falls_lower_in_to Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:10:25 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/94/GMACs_unsecured_rating_falls_lower_in_to As states struggle to provide services for homeowners facing foreclosures the experts predict it could continue for the next two years. Even areas supported by agriculture are feeling the foreclosure crunch.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/93/Foreclosure_trend_predicted_to_continue_for_two_more_years Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:16:42 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/93/Foreclosure_trend_predicted_to_continue_for_two_more_years Seems like everyone has a new solution to the so-called foreclosure crisis. But, very little of the new legislation is getting passed due to political in-fighting. For every new idea there is always an opposing group that blocks passage of a new Bill.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/92/More_New_Proposed_Foreclosure_Legislation Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:00:40 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/92/More_New_Proposed_Foreclosure_Legislation Foreclosure rates will continue to be substantially higher for the next two years as Democrats propose the government purchase failing mortgages and help troubled homeowners.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/91/Foreclosure_rates_a_political_hot_button Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:14:56 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/91/Foreclosure_rates_a_political_hot_button Based on the foreclosure statistics of 2007 it is quite possible that the lending industry is unable to offer help to all of its borrowers. This is causing need for federal action... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/89/Effects_of_2007_on_2008 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:11:19 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/89/Effects_of_2007_on_2008 The speculation is that the higher cost of gasoline and heating fuel may have been the cause of some homeowners that were just barely hanging on, to default on their mortgages.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/88/Michigan_Notices_Secondary_Causes_for_Foreclosures Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:58:13 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/88/Michigan_Notices_Secondary_Causes_for_Foreclosures A plan that attacks a variety of problems while offering some relief to homeowners and placing more responsibility on the lending industry. The plan would have long term benefits as well for the homeowners that have subprime loans resetting in two years... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/87/Legislators_Government_and_Lenders_Work_with_Homeowners Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:57:54 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/87/Legislators_Government_and_Lenders_Work_with_Homeowners In response to the housing crisis, Congressman Phil Hare has called for a moratorium on home foreclosures. Congress is expected to consider action on the subprime mortgage crisis... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/86/Politicians_Get_Involved_In_Foreclosures Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:26:01 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/86/Politicians_Get_Involved_In_Foreclosures The down market might just be the opening that some need to be able to buy a home, for others it is a way to lose it.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/85/Are_Foreclosures_All_Bad Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:34:26 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/85/Are_Foreclosures_All_Bad Baltimore leaders have decided to hold one subprime lender responsible, Wells Fargo. They claim that the foreclosures have cost the city millions in lost property taxes and public investment. They claim that the company discriminated against black borrow... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/84/City_Leaders_Hold_Lenders_Responsible_for_Foreclosures Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:03:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/84/City_Leaders_Hold_Lenders_Responsible_for_Foreclosures Basically what happened in 2007 was, several plans were announced to help borrowers by preventing increases in payments. The Federal Housing Administration said it would help refinance loans and the federal government passed a law specifically addressing... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/83/Actions_of_2007_Lead_to_More_in_2008 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:32:28 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/83/Actions_of_2007_Lead_to_More_in_2008 Arizona Governor constructed a plan to help Arizona homeowners facing the rate changes of their mortgage. The plan offers information and contacts to help avoid foreclosures... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/82/Arizona_and_Ohio_Struggle Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:30:34 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/82/Arizona_and_Ohio_Struggle In response, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson began a 3 city tour defending the administrations foreclosure plan. And Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/81/Foreclosures_Stunt_Economic_Growth Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:04:25 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/81/Foreclosures_Stunt_Economic_Growth Cuyahoga County in Ohio is granting a Christmas present to families facing foreclosure. Local non profits are pushing the local sherriff... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/80/Holiday_Break_for_Foreclosures Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:28:53 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/80/Holiday_Break_for_Foreclosures Mr. Greenspan did an interview with “This Week” on ABC. He felt that the fiscal problems caused by foreclosures might outweigh any benefit, that may come in the future, for the economy ... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/79/Greenspan_Fears_Foreclosures_Outweigh_Future_Benefits Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:12:48 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/79/Greenspan_Fears_Foreclosures_Outweigh_Future_Benefits Law makers are discussing a depression-era program to help millions keep their homes. The program will replace the current adjustable rate mortgages that are resetting with a government-backed... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/78/Law_Makers_May_Implement_Depression_Era_Program_to_Help_Homeowners Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:54:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/78/Law_Makers_May_Implement_Depression_Era_Program_to_Help_Homeowners Minnesota moved to boost resources to help renters stay in a foreclosed home as long as possible and counsel them... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/77/Minnesota_Board_Makes_Motion_to_Help_Renters Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:26:29 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/77/Minnesota_Board_Makes_Motion_to_Help_Renters The House Judiciary Committee approved legislation to keep bankrupt homeowners from losing their homes and aims to limit foreclosures in the current crises... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/76/Committee_Aproves_Legislation_to_Help_Bankrupt_Homeowners Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:34:19 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/76/Committee_Aproves_Legislation_to_Help_Bankrupt_Homeowners In the 3rd quarter of this year, Freddie Mac reported a $2 Billion dollar loss. Freddie Mac is taking steps to shore up capitol... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/75/Freddie_Mac_Reports_Huge_Loss Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:58:39 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/75/Freddie_Mac_Reports_Huge_Loss The plan to freeze some adjustable rate mortgages has left many scratching their heads. Questions of cost and who exactly qualifies are among the many that still plague the bill... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/74/Lenders_Jumping_on_Loan_Restructuring_Bandwagon Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:55:43 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/74/Lenders_Jumping_on_Loan_Restructuring_Bandwagon Hillary Clinton called on Wall Street to take some responsibility for the mounting foreclosure rates. She proposed several steps to help stop the numbers from rising... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/73/Hillary_Clinton_Proposes_Solutions_to_Mounting_Foreclosures Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:51:12 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/73/Hillary_Clinton_Proposes_Solutions_to_Mounting_Foreclosures Mortgage investors and servicers have agreed to streamlined guidelines for loan modifications and refinancing. The current method could not keep pace... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/72/Mortgage_Investors_and_Servicers_Bend_to_New_Guidlines Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:29:07 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/72/Mortgage_Investors_and_Servicers_Bend_to_New_Guidlines Massachusetts homeowners have to seek lenders outside of the state for subprime loans. All but two lenders who offer... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/70/No_More_SubPrime_Loans_for_Massachusetts_Homeowners Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:11:02 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/70/No_More_SubPrime_Loans_for_Massachusetts_Homeowners Hilary Clinton proposed a 90 day moratorium on home foreclosures to give the borrowers a chance... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/65/Hilary_Proposes_Solution_to_Foreclosure_Rates Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:23:43 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/65/Hilary_Proposes_Solution_to_Foreclosure_Rates The high number of foreclosures in Illinois has another culprit other than adjusting mortgage rates. Detectives have filed charges against a former mortgage broker... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/64/ARMs_Arent_the_Only_Problem_for_High_Foreclosure_Rates Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:25:13 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/64/ARMs_Arent_the_Only_Problem_for_High_Foreclosure_Rates An anti-predatory lending proposal is among the items being visited by a special legislative session of the California Assembly... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/62/Lenders_Jump_on_Short_Sale_Band_Wagon Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:22:31 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/62/Lenders_Jump_on_Short_Sale_Band_Wagon If some steps are not taken, even a percentage point off the area’s growth could turn a good year into a subpar one... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/61/Foreclosures_Affect_All Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:06:47 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/61/Foreclosures_Affect_All Many lenders and state governments are taking steps to solve their foreclosure rates. Michigan held the nation’s, Mayor's Conference... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/60/Lenders_and_States_Looking_for_Answers_to_Foreclosure_Crisis Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:22:27 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/60/Lenders_and_States_Looking_for_Answers_to_Foreclosure_Crisis ARMs and subprime loans are taking on more and more blame for this crisis. According to historical models this means bad news, bringing job loss and debt to the region. Each crisis area has launched programs and is taking action because it is obvious tha... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/59/Crisis_is_Far_From_Over Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:54:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/59/Crisis_is_Far_From_Over Federal legislation would allow bankruptcy judges to modify repayment terms of home loans on a borrower’s primary residence. It would permit judges to help homeowners by lowering interest rates, extending the life of the loan or forgiving part... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/58/Consumer_Groups_Demanding_Intervention Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:29:04 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/58/Consumer_Groups_Demanding_Intervention Four lenders in California are giving a break to homeowners who cannot afford their increasing mortgage payments... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/57/Lenders_Give_Break_to_Homeowners Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:08:14 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/57/Lenders_Give_Break_to_Homeowners In Cleveland, the number of violent crimes seems to keep pace with the number of foreclosures in the working class Slavic Village. Drug dealers and gangs are among the squatters moving into abandoned homes... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/56/More_Proof_of_Crime_Linked_with_Foreclosures Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:17:46 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/56/More_Proof_of_Crime_Linked_with_Foreclosures Federal Court judges in OH gave lenders 30 days to prove that they own the properties they intend to seize in another 27 cases... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/55/Courts_Crack_Down_Proof_of_Ownership_From_Lenders Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:40:18 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/55/Courts_Crack_Down_Proof_of_Ownership_From_Lenders Two bills have passed the House and are now in the Senates hands to help alleviate the foreclosure crises facing the nation... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/54/Bills_Passed_To_Put_Strict_Requirements_On_Lenders Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:17:14 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/54/Bills_Passed_To_Put_Strict_Requirements_On_Lenders Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is delivering a keynote speech to help homeowners address the prospect of losing their homes to foreclosure and help prospective buyers... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/53/Courts_Plan_to_Pick_Up_the_Slack_with_Lenders Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:33:26 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/53/Courts_Plan_to_Pick_Up_the_Slack_with_Lenders The Federal Reserve Chairman feels that the housing slump along with other economic problems will cause a slow down in business growth. With no immediate decision to cut... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/50/Federal_and_State_Governments_Push_for_New_Standards Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:51:46 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/50/Federal_and_State_Governments_Push_for_New_Standards A Louisiana based community group has done a study linking the rise in violent crime to the rise foreclosed homes. The study maintains that the foreclosures affect the neighborhoods as well as the homeowner... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/49/Study_Links_Crime_Rate_with_Foreclosures Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:21:58 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/49/Study_Links_Crime_Rate_with_Foreclosures Lender practices come under scrutiny as the number of homes defaulting continues to rise. Fears that servicing companies are profiting as homeowners lose their homes lead bankruptcy specialists to question whether or not these companies are complying... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/48/Millions_Spent_on_Abandoned_Homes Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:23:12 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/48/Millions_Spent_on_Abandoned_Homes Several neighborhoods face decline in the prices, as more homes face the reset of their mortgages, many homeowners are finding their homes are worth less than the original purchase price ... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/47/Colorado_and_New_Hampshire_Following_Foreclosure_Trend Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:53:42 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/47/Colorado_and_New_Hampshire_Following_Foreclosure_Trend The boroughs of New York City, also caught in the foreclosure increase have community leaders launching a \"Save our homes\" campaign to combat the increasing numbers. Clergy members will... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/46/New_York_Launchs_Effort_to_Combat_Foreclosures Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:37:33 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/46/New_York_Launchs_Effort_to_Combat_Foreclosures Interest rates were lowered by a quarter of a point in an effort to motivate the economy and help relieve the growing foreclosure concerns.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/45/Lowered_Interest_Rates_Cause_Lender_Concern Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:52:34 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/45/Lowered_Interest_Rates_Cause_Lender_Concern New Hampshire is expected to have 4,300 new foreclosures, of homes bought with subprime loans, by the end of 2009. This could lead to a direct loss... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/44/Foreclosure_Rises_Cause_Loss_In_Property_Taxes Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:57:30 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/44/Foreclosure_Rises_Cause_Loss_In_Property_Taxes About 2 million homes could be foreclosed upon between 2007 and 2009, destroying 71 billion of housing wealth in the United States, unless subprime mortgage market is not fixed. 1 billion in property tax revenue will be lost, and 14 states... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/43/Foreclosures_Cost_the_Nation Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:16:19 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/43/Foreclosures_Cost_the_Nation Now that local, state, and the federal government have begun to take action to help homeowners facing foreclosures, the big mortgage companies are taking the hint. Countrywide Financial is making an effort to ensure that borrowers facing foreclosure... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/42/Countrywide_Launches_Plan_To_Help_Borrowers Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:32:03 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/42/Countrywide_Launches_Plan_To_Help_Borrowers Foreclosures are not only a problem for the homeowners that are facing default but are also causing the neighborhoods around them to decline in value. It was estimated that for every house that was foreclosed in Chicago, the value of the surrounding... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/41/Foreclosures_Affect_Surrounding_Homes Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:06:30 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/41/Foreclosures_Affect_Surrounding_Homes Massachusetts renters are being evicted from foreclosed properties. Massachusetts law doesn't require that the new owners honor leases from the previous owners that were foreclosed upon. But all of that is going to change... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/40/Massachusetts_Renters_Being_Evicted Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:34:04 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/40/Massachusetts_Renters_Being_Evicted Hawaii is also swimming in foreclosures, as an example of hot real estate markets being a breeding ground for foreclosures.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/39/Hawaii_Swimming_in_Foreclosures Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:43:57 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/39/Hawaii_Swimming_in_Foreclosures Counseling and other action against foreclosures across the country is in full swing. The Patrick Administration of Massachusetts is planning to launch programs in several cities, to stabilize them. The plan includes an effort to... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/38/Massachusetts_Government_and_Others_Take_Big_Steps_to_Stopping_Foreclosures Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:51:36 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/38/Massachusetts_Government_and_Others_Take_Big_Steps_to_Stopping_Foreclosures State officials, mortgage counselors, and others are joining together to do something about the foreclosures that are taking hold of the country. They are working to educate homeowners or borrowers in lending practices and planning.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/37/Michigan_Initiates_Act_to_Protect_Homeowners Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:44:19 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/37/Michigan_Initiates_Act_to_Protect_Homeowners Foreclosures continued to bread record highs this September in many states, Michigan being the fourth highest in the U.S. Jesse Jackson is even leading a town hall meeting. He'll lead a Capitol rally to urge state officials to... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/36/Jesse_Jackson_Takes_Action_Against_Foreclosures Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:59:25 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/36/Jesse_Jackson_Takes_Action_Against_Foreclosures Even though September's numbers seem to have dropped in most places, the filings are still double what they were a year ago. Auctions, repossessions, and default notices are filling up half of our states.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/35/Even_Hot_Markets_Hit_By_Foreclosures Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:56:50 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/35/Even_Hot_Markets_Hit_By_Foreclosures Government action is also being pushed in Washington D.C. with the House passing a bill to create a federal trust fund to finance affordable housing. President Bush has even put together a mortgage industry coalition. Local governments have also... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/34/House_Passes_Bill_to_Help_Foreclosures Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:34:29 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/34/House_Passes_Bill_to_Help_Foreclosures Michigan's Senator Debbie Stabenow, who pushed for the Mortgage Relief Act and says that it will even be included in the President's federal initiative. Many economists predict that foreclosure rates will only continue to rise... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/33/Senator_Pushes_Mortgage_Relief_Act Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:06:18 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/33/Senator_Pushes_Mortgage_Relief_Act Federal action is flowing into full swing now that the House of Representatives has voted on a bill that will give a tax break to homeowners that... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/31/Government_Gets_Involved_in_Foreclosures Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:02:06 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/31/Government_Gets_Involved_in_Foreclosures In today's news there is a lot of talk about getting the Federal Government involved in this explosion of foreclosures, throughout the United States.... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/30/Foreclosures_Crisis_in_Pennsylvania Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:29:00 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/30/Foreclosures_Crisis_in_Pennsylvania New investors often come to us and say \"I've read all the books, I've taken all the courses, I've looked at all the data, but... I still haven't done my first deal!\" Is it a lack of education? Is it a lack of leads? Or is a lack of courage?... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/29/Whos_Helping_YOU_to_Succeed Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:41:10 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/29/Whos_Helping_YOU_to_Succeed As you know, when it comes to investing in foreclosures, we always promote meeting with the homeowner when the foreclosure starts so as to create a win-win-win situation with minimal legal fees and late fees and with the most time and... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/28/Investing_at_Auction Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:43:10 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/28/Investing_at_Auction Little did Aurora Lepe know, but she had two mortgages on a property that were originated fraudulently. The paperwork had forged signatures, social security numbers were used illegally and credit checks were run without her permission. To make... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/27/Foreclosure_on_Identify_Theft_Victim Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:30:30 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/27/Foreclosure_on_Identify_Theft_Victim Thank you for helping to make our monthly Turning the Key networking and education events such a huge success! In April we had our first monthly Turning the Key event and have had one every month since on the first Thursday of the month. Turning... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/26/Monthly_Turning_the_Key Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:15:31 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/26/Monthly_Turning_the_Key We're proud to announce new and improved customer support here at ForeclosuresMass! Over the past month, we've expanded from email-only support to both phone and live chat support. Live chat and phone support are available, Monday to Friday from... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/25/New_and_improved_Customer_Support Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:11:57 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/25/New_and_improved_Customer_Support Q1, 2006 had 3,762 foreclosures, the most in any quarter since we started collecting data in 2003. To put this in perspective, there were 3,071 foreclosures in Q4, 2005 and 2,894 foreclosures in Q1, 2005. March alone had 1,487 foreclosures, the... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/24/Massachusetts_foreclosures_highest_in_decade Wed, 10 May 2006 08:37:39 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/24/Massachusetts_foreclosures_highest_in_decade More and more over the past 6-12 months we've been seeing stories in the news about foreclosure scams. A recent article struck closer to home, not in the geographic sense, but in a tactical way. Sheila and I have known 'foreclosure gurus' in the... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/23/More_foreclosure_scammers_being_sued Mon, 17 Apr 2006 13:57:11 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/23/More_foreclosure_scammers_being_sued Cleveland, Ohio now has a new number for folks in foreclosure - 211. Home owners facing foreclosure can simply dial for help and will be referred to nine different agencies and law firms that will assist in working out repayment plans and... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/22/Dial_211_in_Cleveland_for_Foreclosure_Help Wed, 05 Apr 2006 15:14:05 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/22/Dial_211_in_Cleveland_for_Foreclosure_Help For years, subscribers have been asking us for more of a community where they can not only meet other investors with similar goals, but also learn a little something too. We're excited to announce the launch of Turning the Key, our new monthly... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/21/Networking_Education_All_in_one_place Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:37:53 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/21/Networking_Education_All_in_one_place Keynote Speaker, Kendra Todd, 3rd season winner of The Apprentice will be headlining at the upcoming Boston Landlord and Investor Group Quarterly Conference taking place at Citizens Bank in Boston. This event is free, and is supported by sponsors... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/20/Kendra_Todd_from_the_Apprentice_March_30th Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:08:16 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/20/Kendra_Todd_from_the_Apprentice_March_30th A lot of folks look at foreclosures and think pursuing foreclosures is easy. Some folks even look for an Add to Cart button when browsing foreclosure listings online, thinking it's as simple as buying anything else online. Pursuing foreclosures... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/19/Foreclosures_Bargain_hunters_beware Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:01:51 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/19/Foreclosures_Bargain_hunters_beware Coming up on February 4th is our most sought after educational seminar, Opening the Door to Profit. We'll be covering everything from the foreclosure process in Massachusetts to contacting the homeowner, meeting with the homeowner, financing the... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/18/Saturday__Opening_the_Door_to_Profit Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:04:30 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/18/Saturday__Opening_the_Door_to_Profit A settlement of $325 million was recently reached between Ameriquest and 49 states with Massachusetts receiving $12.2 million. Ameriquest, previously known as Long Beach Mortgage in the nineties, is a sub-prime lender, meaning that they lend to... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/17/Ameriquest_settles_for_325_million Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:23:23 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/17/Ameriquest_settles_for_325_million We've been hard at work over the past few month putting together a great new event coming up next week on Thursday, January 19th in Newton, MA. 'At the Crossroads - Choosing the path to profitable investing' is a free event open to the... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/16/January_19th__At_the_Crossroads Wed, 11 Jan 2006 13:16:12 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/16/January_19th__At_the_Crossroads I just finished reviewing some of the articles for our upcoming ForeclosuresMass newsletter and I'm really excited! The new format of the newsletter is looking great and we have some fantastic articles in the works for 2006 and beyond. In the... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/15/Exciting_Newsletter_News Fri, 16 Dec 2005 05:58:02 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/15/Exciting_Newsletter_News A lot of folks ask what the demographics are of home owners in foreclosure, or in default of their mortgage. What it comes down to is that home owners facing foreclosure all have one thing in common, a common denominator if you will, and that is... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/14/Foreclosure_can_happen_to_anyone Tue, 06 Dec 2005 13:59:17 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/14/Foreclosure_can_happen_to_anyone A lot of folks hold the common misconception that what one sees on the outside of a foreclosed property reflects the condition inside. That's a big mistake, not just for the new investor, but for the homeowner as well. To get a look at what can... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/13/Foreclosed_properties_arent_always_pretty Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:50:34 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/13/Foreclosed_properties_arent_always_pretty Folks have heard about the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act, but most don't know what it is or how it applies to active duty military. Today's \"Help Me Hank\" on Channel 7 with Hank Phillippi Ryan outlined one case where a family was using this... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/12/Relief_for_Soldiers_and_Sailors Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:11:38 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/12/Relief_for_Soldiers_and_Sailors An Argentine study, not yet formally published, conducted by two Argentine universities and Harvard Business School says \"Yes.\" The study was based on 1,800 families who in 1981 squatted on a one-square-mile piece of purported public land. It ends... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/11/Does_Land_Ownership_Lead_to_a_Better_Life Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:20:53 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/11/Does_Land_Ownership_Lead_to_a_Better_Life We've all see pre-purchase workshops for prospective home-buyers that talk about the advantages (and sometimes the pitfalls) of home ownership. Typically these are organized by mortgage brokers, real estate agents and lenders so as to educate... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/10/Can_PostPurchase_Workshops_help_prevent_foreclosure Thu, 03 Nov 2005 17:25:21 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/10/Can_PostPurchase_Workshops_help_prevent_foreclosure We've been reporting on the continued increase in the number of foreclosures since we started and when we released our Monthly Stat Report yesterday, one statistic that stuck out was the 33% increase in the number of foreclosures from January 1 to... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/9/Foreclosures_Continue_to_Rise_in_Massachusetts Wed, 02 Nov 2005 13:08:02 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/9/Foreclosures_Continue_to_Rise_in_Massachusetts There was an article on yesterday's WAVE3 site called \"Foreclosure Error Leaves Couple's New House Padlocked, Empty\" which tells the tale of a foreclosure error. The short version is that a company confused West LaSalle Ave with East LaSalle Ave... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/8/East_vs_West__Foreclosure_Error_in_KY Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:51:50 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/8/East_vs_West__Foreclosure_Error_in_KY Now you can mark which properties you don't want to forget so they stay at the top of your list. If you're working on a deal, interested in checking out a property, or just don't want to forget about a foreclosed property, mark it with one click of... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/6/Working_on_a_foreclosure_deal Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:37:00 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/6/Working_on_a_foreclosure_deal I was reading an interesting article in Legal Week today called \"Russia unravels costly property fees\" about Mortgages in Russia and their astronomical notarial fees. If you can believe it, when you registered a mortgage, you'd have to pay a... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/5/From_Russia_with_Large_Notary_Fees Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:31:57 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/5/From_Russia_with_Large_Notary_Fees Folks have been asking me to post a ForeclosuresMass blog for years, and I've finally given in! The biggest reason for this request has been that there's a lot that goes on in the real estate industry, and it's tough to keep track of all the news... http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/4/Welcome_to_the_ForeclosuresMass_Blog Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:50:06 EST http://www.foreclosuresmass.com/blog/view/readpost/pid/4/Welcome_to_the_ForeclosuresMass_Blog