Archive for October, 2008

Homeowner Relief: Getting It Right - MarketWatch


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Homeowner Relief: Getting It Right
MarketWatch - 14 hours ago
The New York Times reported on October 31 that the federal plan to help homeowners in foreclosure is stirring up bad feelings
States Are Joining Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Housing Wire
New Anti-Foreclosure Plan Moving Forward U.S. News & World Report
New Model Is Forged In Bank's Wreckage Washington Post
BusinessWeek - San Francisco Chronicle
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Rise in West Nile virus linked to home foreclosure crunch - Telegraph.co.uk

Rise in West Nile virus linked to home foreclosure crunch
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 53 minutes ago
A dramatic increase in cases of West Nile virus in one part of southern California has been linked to the nation's foreclosures crisis.

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NY foreclosures down in 3rd quarter - Newsday

NY foreclosures down in 3rd quarter
Newsday, NY - 20 hours ago
AP ALBANY - New York foreclosure filings fell 10 percent during the third quarter, reversing a yearlong trend, according to new figures.
NY foreclosure rate dips in third quarter Forbes
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Suit: Firms victimized foreclosed customers - CharlotteObserver.com


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Suit: Firms victimized foreclosed customers
CharlotteObserver.com, NC - 8 hours ago
By Kirsten Valle Legitimate foreclosure assistance counseling is available at no cost from nonprofit groups across North Carolina, and nationally through
Foreclosure Rescue Companies Accused Of Taking Money Upfront WSOCtv.com
State Sues Charlotte Foreclosure Companies WFAE.org
Attorney general sues bogus mortgage companies WCNC (subscription)
CharlotteObserver.com
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New Anti-Foreclosure Plan Moving Forward - U.S. News & World Report


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New Anti-Foreclosure Plan Moving Forward
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 12 hours ago
Looks like there has been some progress in the foreclosure prevention plan that FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair discussed at a recent hearing on Capitol Hill.
Foreclosures: Feds to the Rescue? BusinessWeek
SF Fed chief wants more done on housing San Francisco Chronicle
Op-Ed Contributor Mortgage Justice Is Blind New York Times
Business Mirror - TIME
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Cassidy: Anger at foreclosure victims ignores one fact: it could … - San Jose Mercury News

Cassidy: Anger at foreclosure victims ignores one fact: it could
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 3 hours ago
Those foreclosed upon are chiselers who tried to get away with something, or they're irresponsible buyers who wanted a nice house whether they could afford

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California Faith Groups Fight Banks on Foreclosures (Update1) - Bloomberg


Consumer Affairs
California Faith Groups Fight Banks on Foreclosures (Update1)
Bloomberg - Oct 27, 2008
Some in Congress have called for measures to slow the foreclosure process and force banks to renegotiate mortgage terms with borrowers, and states such as
To Stem Foreclosures, FDIC Chief Mulls Guarantees NPR
New foreclosure plan on tap CNNMoney.com
Bair Testimony on Foreclosures and Stabilization Wall Street Journal Blogs
New York Times - U.S. News & World Report
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Foreclosure Rates Comparable Across Incomes - MarketWatch

Foreclosure Rates Comparable Across Incomes
MarketWatch - 15 hours ago
"Delinquency and foreclosure rates for subprime borrowers were comparable across communities of all income levels," explained Michael Rubinger,

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Complaints over foreclosure fraud spike in Utah - Salt Lake Tribune

Complaints over foreclosure fraud spike in Utah
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 18 hours ago
With the number of Utah property owners involved in some type of foreclosure-related filing in September up significantly from the same month last year,
Foreclosure Fraud Cases Double KCSG
Foreclosure fraud cases double KSL-TV
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Georgia county delays foreclosure measures vote - Forbes

Georgia county delays foreclosure measures vote
Forbes, NY - 22 hours ago
By DIONNE WALKER 10.28.08, 2:22 PM ET DeKalb County commissioners have delayed a vote on a package of measures fighting foreclosure in the area,

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