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Is MMR Vaccine a Fraud or Does It Just Wear Off Quickly? by Joseph Mercola, DO | Guest Writer Published May 8, 2018 | Vaccination, Risk &...

10116 Lowell-Larimer Road Everett

EXPANSIVE VIEW OF VALLEY SEVEN ACRES OF TRAILS From a spacious patio and deck, survey the Snohomish River Valley, Mt Baker,...

LED Street Lights Reduce Property Values – Harm Eyes – wear blue blockers

LED Street Lights Reduce Property Values - Harm Eyes wear blue blockers AMA adopts guidance to reduce harm from high intensity street lights ......

Cell Towers, Smart Meters, 5G – They All Depress Property Values

www.JamesRobertDeal.org/smart-meters Cell Towers, Smart Meters, 5G - They All Depress Property Values Cell Towers, Antennas Problematic for Buyers...

Nina Beety’s 50 page Smart meter hazards report

From James: Smart meters reduce the value of your property. They cause fires. Some damage caused by electrical surges are not covered by insurance....

Anti-vaxxer want informed consent and liberty

Anti-vaxxer want informed consent and liberty Ada Drinkwater, Wife mother grandmother great grandmother Liberty & informed consent are not only...

New York Times – Another Industry Captured Corporation – 5G Must Be Good Because Evil RT Warns It Is Unsafe

From James Robert Deal: Too much microwave radiation will make our cities and towns hard to live and work in. We will be fried by smart meters and...

Tetanus Vaccine – TDaP – No Proof Of Safety

The US Institute of Medicine concluded that the evidence is inadequate to accept or reject a causal relationship between the DTap vaccine and...

I just don*t thing being an adult is gona work for me

Please just overlook the atrocious grammar in three of these. They are not editable but they ARE too good to delete. Contentment is not the...

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Co-Broker Buyer Broker Agreement

Real Estate Broker, Seller Financing, Transit

James Robert Deal co-brokers with other brokers on complex deals. This is a buyer broker co-broker agreement.

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Eliminate traffic congestion. James Robert Deal managing broker. Become a real estate agent.

Home Renovation Can Cost A Lot

Reality check: Don’t fall for these TV home renovation fibs Kitchen and bathroom remodels can cost more and take longer than HGTV shows lead you to...

Funny Mockery of Ineffective Government – From An Opponent of Single Payer

From James: Some points are valid. Some are not. But this is well written and sometimes funny. One of government’s problems is that elected...

IRS Provides Clear Test on How 20% Deduction Applies to Rental Income, Exchanges

Real Estate Calculations Every Investor Should Memorize

The Top 8 Real Estate Calculations Every Investor Should Memorize by Andrew Syrios | BiggerPockets.com...

An additional inspection can cut short the time for the original inspection

An additional inspection can cut short the time for the original inspection QUESTION: I’ve always been under the impression that when a buyer sends...

Ten Mistakes Investors Should Avoid

10 Lethal Mistakes to Avoid on Your First Real Estate Investment by Chad Carson | BiggerPockets.com...

How to Make Earnest Money Non-Refundable

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4 Different Types of LLCs and the Ways They Pay Taxes

4 Different Types of LLCs and the Ways They Pay Taxes by Scott Smith | BiggerPockets.com...

Why I Walked Away from a 118-Door Apartment, 10 Essential Real Estate Team Members & What to Do When Your Tenant Gives Notice

Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Seller Financing, short sale, Uncategorized

Support Our Sponsors: For Accredited Investors Only. Syndicator of multifamily investments, Ashcroft Capital. Co-founder, Joe Fairless,...

Helping Other Brokers

Home Inspection Questions

Real Estate Broker, Seller Financing

What Buyers Should Ask After a Home Inspection October 9, 2018 After an inspector has finished a home report, buyers may feel overwhelmed by any...

Seller-Financing Restrictions Under The Dodd-Frank Act – Barnes Wallace

Door Knocking to Find Real Estate Sellers

29 Door Knocking Resources for Successful Lead Generation Posted by REDX January is the perfect time to door knock. Most people wait until the...

Radio – 9-16-2018 8 PM Eliminating Traffic Congestion 9 PM Buying Real Estate in Partnership – James Robert Deal – Attorney Broker

JR-DEAL-NEWZ-9-16-2018 WASHINGTON POLITICS JAMES ROBERT DEAL, BROKER, ATTORNEY, ENVIRONMENTALIST, AMATEUR MUSICIAN Radio Program – Sunday, September...

How To Choose A Domain Name – by Saul Klein

Choosing Your Domain in the Age of Dot ANYTHING Written by Saul Klein Posted On Friday, 14 September 2018 13:00 ·...

Mistakes Sellers Make

For Sale By Owner, Partnership, Seller Financing

5 Mistakes Home Sellers Make Written by David Reed Posted On Friday, 14 September 2018 21:56...

Buy Real Estate In Partnership

Small 5G Cell Towers in Neighborhoods Reduce Property Values

Multiple Residential, Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Townhomes

CITY COUNCIL DENIES APPEALS OF CELL TOWER INSTALLATION Sam Catanzaro , Santa Monica Mirror, August 31, 2018 Wireless carrier Sprint wants to install...

15605 Cascadian Way Bothell WA

Cell Towers Reduce Property Values

Survey by the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy Indicates Cell Towers and Antennas Negatively Impact Interest in Real Estate...

Reciprocal Easements by Prescription

Reciprocal Usage Easements? What is the Purpose? Many buildings that were constructed prior to the 1960s lacked adequate parking, and/or even...

There may be a short statute of limitations on your credit card debt

Shortening the Limitations Period on Credit Card Collection Lawsuits Jon Sheldon August 6, 2018 Print/Download Email link to this article CONTENTS ·...

The Downside of Smart Homes

The Downsides Of Selling A “Smart Tech” House Posted on August 4, 2018Natural Living · · · · · · ·...

Cancelling, Restructuring, Extending, Deferring, Rehabilitating, Consolidating Student Loans

Student Loan Repayment Rights: Consumer Debt Advice from NCLC Joanna Darcus August 2, 2018 Print/Download Email link to this article CONTENTS...

Where Americans Move To – Where they Moved From

Just a few years ago, experts indicated Americans (especially young Americans) were more interested in a different lifestyle than previous...

Selling FSBO Can Cost Sellers A Lot Of Money

Selling Your Home Solo to Save Money? You’ll Actually Make Less Than You Think Posted in Economist Commentaries, by Amanda Riggs on July 9, 2018 385...

Renew the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

RENEW FLOOD INSURANCE BUT QUIT SELLING NEW COVERAGE AND QUIT BUILDING NEW HOMES IN FLOOD ZONES SEA LEVELS ARE RISING Can't read or see images? View...

Underwater Properties – Due to Climate Change

For Sale By Owner, Lease Option, Listing Broker, Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Seller Financing

Climate Change Will Force the Poor From Their Homes Low-Lying towns and Homes in Washington will be affected too Alamy This story originally...

Co-Brokerage Listing Addendum

Leasing, Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Second Mortgages, Seller Financing, short sale

As both a real estate attorney and a real estate broker, I co-broker with other brokers, helping them to take more listings and service them better. This provides better service for sellers.

Call A Real Estate Attorney BEFORE You Buy or Sell

Call a real estate attorney BEFORE you buy or sell property. Call Attorney James Robert Deal at 425-774-6611. In many cases I offer a flat fee, payable at closing out of escrow.

How Much Is Your House Worth?

Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker

What is your Washington home worth? Click here to find out.

JRDeal-NewZ-12-13-17 CDC Manipulated Results Anthrax Vaccine Sickens Soldiers

Real Estate Broker, Transit, Vaccines

JRDeal NewZ JAMES ROBERT DEAL Political Activist - Real Estate Attorney - Real Estate Broker 425-774-6611 December 3, 2017 Read Online at:...

Puget Sound Market Prices Up

Home Prices

Home prices in Seattle have doubled over the past five years.

Questions To Ask Before You Buy A Home

Questions to ask before you buy a home.

Prince Did Not Have A Will – Do You?

Estate Planning

Prince died without a will. Do not make the same mistake.

The Foreclosure Train Rolls On

Dodd Frank and Seller Financing

Foreclosure, Foreclosure Defense, Modification is the Practice of Law, Mortgage Modification

There are seller financing restrictions when the buyer is going to live in the property.. No cash out less than five years. The rate must be fixed for the first five years.

Buy This Book – Chain of Title

Chain of Title How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street’s Great Foreclosure Fraud Purchase hardcover — $27.95 Available: April 2016...

You Need A Lawyer When Doing A Modification

Consumer Protection, Mortgage Modification

You should be represented by an attorney when you are modifying your mortgage. Servicers break the rules.

Mortgage Modification Successes

Modification is the Practice of Law, Mortgage Modification, Successes

Most of our clients are people who tried to modify their loans on their own and failed. Mortgage modifications are tricky. There are procedures...

For Sale By Owner

James Robert Deal, Attorney and Broker, assists for-sale-by-owner buyers and sellers. Call 425-774-6611 or 888-999-2022.

Banks Losing Right to Require Arbitration

Consumer Protection

CFPB may allow consumers to sue banks and file class action cases. Banks will not be able to hide behind mandatory arbitration.

Bothell Real Estate Attorney

Lease Option, Mortgage Modification, Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Uncategorized

I am a real estate attorney serving Bothell, Washington. Contact me at 425-771-1110 or 888-999-2022.

Real Estate Attorney And Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Broker

James Robert Deal is both a real estate agent and a real estate attorney practicing in Lynnwood Washington. If He is your broker, he does not charge extra for legal work related to your transaction.

Author

Environment

What To Serve A Goddess When She Comes For Dinner Welcome To My Book I highly recommend it. I had a lot of fun writing it. My book has 464 page...

Buyers With a Good Down Payment But Poor Credit

Lease Option, Seller Financing

If you are a would-be buyer who has a good down payment and good income but poor credit, I am willing to help you buy property on a lease-option or contract basis. James Robert Deal, attorney and broker. 425-771-1110

Seeking Lease Option and Contract Sellers

Lease Option, Seller Financing

Seeking Lease-Option and Seller Contract Sellers Open Phone Line to Brokers, Buyers, Sellers 425-774-6611 - 888-999-2022 I am working with...

Let Freedom Ring – Song

Consumer Protection, Vaccines

Let Freedom Ring - a song by vaccine rights attorney Allan Phillips.

Underwater Properties – Short Sales – Modification

Mortgage Modification, short sale

James Robert Deal, real estate attorney and real estate agent, handles mortgage modifications and short sales.

Condo Dues – Short Sale Then Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, short sale

Deal with unpaid condo dues by short selling the condo and going through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Open Telephone Line

For Sale By Owner, Mortgage Modification, Seller Financing

James Robert Deal, Attorney and Broker, in Lynnwood Washington

Blacks Against Mandatory Vaccination

Vaccines

African-American community rages against manditory vaccination in California and the Tuskegee-like crimes of mandatory vaccines that destroy black...

$5,000 Principal Reduction

Mortgage Modification, Principal Reduction

Republicans want to put an end to HAMP and Making Home Affordable.

Services We Offer

For Sale By Owner, Foreclosure Defense, Seller Financing

We have an open telephone line to brokers, buyers, sellers, and clients in general who may need help with buying or selling real estate or who may...

Door-To-Door Transit

Transit

Door-To-Door Transit: The Only Solution To Our Traffic Nightmare by James Robert Deal, Attorney Traffic is bad and getting worse, and there is no...

Seller Financing – The Original Financing

AN ABBREVIATED HISTORY OF CREATIVE FINANCING The first forms of financing was seller financing. The buyer would buy personal property or real...

I Help Brokers Do Seller Financed Deals

Attorney James Robert Deal helps brokers structure seller financed real estate transactions.

Lease-Option Deals Open Doors

LEASE-OPTION AND LEASE PURCHASE DEALS A lease-option or lease-purchase deal is a form of seller financing. With the lease-option deal, title stays...

Servicers Make More Money By Modifying Than By Foreclosing

Thanks to Martin Andleman and Mandleman Matters Why Does Ocwen Want to Modify Loans? Answer: Because they profit by doing so. In case you...

Zombie Foreclosures

CFPB: Zombie foreclosures hurt borrowers The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is keeping an eye on “zombie” foreclosures, which it worries cause...

New Federal Rules on Foreclosure

New Federal Rules on Foreclosure —By Erika Eichelberger - Thanks to Mother Jones On Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal...

Washington MERS Suits Fail

Foreclosure Defense

Judges Dismiss MERS Suits By Evan Nemeroff Two borrower-initiated lawsuits alleging that the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems role in the...

Modification on Rental

It is harder to get a mortgage modification on a rental property than it is on an owner occupied property. The rules are not as clear. You need a...

Making Home Affordable Continues

HAMP continues aiding borrowers Three firms still fall short in meeting servicing goals. Thanks to Housing Wire. Kerri Ann Panchuk December 9, 2013...

Rental Property Modification

Mortgage Modification, Principal Reduction

This is a rental property modification. Ocwen was the servicer, and the investor was Washington Mutual and now Chase. The owner quit paying for 20...

$157,105 Wells Fargo Principal Reduction

JS is a hard working taxi driver. He came to us after a financial hardship, including a divorce. Ocwen is his servicer, however, the important fact...

Wells Fargo – 3 Year Modification

It is a long story, which I will tell later. For now I will just share the link with you and tell you that this modification took three years to...

Principal Reduction Modification

We just negotiated this excellent modification with Bank of America. The interest rate was reduced to 2.0%. The principal balance was reduced by...

Deceptive Practices in Foreclosures

Fannie Mae, Mortgage Modification

Deceptive Practices in Foreclosures Thanks to the New York Times September 13, 2013 In early 2012 when five big banks settled with state and...

Low Modification Approval Rate

This post comes from Martin Andelman. The low approval rate on modifications Martin discusses is the main reason why you should hire an attorney to...

Renters’ Rights in Foreclosure`

Foreclosure, Rental Modification

Renters in Foreclosure: What Are Their Rights? Federal law gives important rights to tenants whose landlords have lost their properties through...

Eminent Domain To Modify Loans

Fannie Mae, Mortgage Modification

A City Invokes Seizure Laws to Save Homes Peter DaSilva for The New York Times Thanks to New York Times. Robert and Patricia Castillo paid $420,000...

Fannie and Freddie Loosen Modification Guidelines

FHFA expands suite of loan mod tools By Kerri Ann Panchuk • March 27, 2013 • 9:00am Servicers dealing with loans guaranteed or owned by Fannie...

Lenders Lie to Modification Applicants

We have found that Lenders often take advantage of those who apply for modification on their own. Lenders tell them they have not received certain...

Bank of America – Fannie Modification

HMH came to me following a financial hardship. He faced high payments on his Bank of America serviced loan, with a rate of 5.625. The investor is...

Banks Forgive Mostly Worthless Seconds

Second Mortgages

The Second-Mortgage Shell Game By ELIZABETH M. LYNCH Thanks to the New York Times IN January, federal regulators announced an $8.5 billion...

More Foreclosures Coming

Foreclosure, Mortgage Modification

Where is the housing market going in 2013? Thanks to CBS News (MoneyWatch) The housing market in 2013 stands on a precipice. While there is...

Zombie Titles

The latest foreclosure horror: the zombie title By Michelle Conlin Thanks to Reuters. COLUMBUS, Ohio | Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:58pm EST (Reuters) -...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Guidelines

U.S. Consumer Watchdog to Issue Mortgage Rules By EDWARD WYATT Thanks to New York Times Published: January 10, 2013 WASHINGTON — Banks and other...

Aurora, Bank of America, Citibank, Chase, MetLife, PNC, Sovereign, SunTrust, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo –

Independent Foreclosure Review to Provide $3.3 Billion in Payments, $5.2 Billion in Mortgage Assistance WASHINGTON--Ten mortgage servicing companies...

Calibur – Formerly Vericrest

Mortgage modification is the practice of law. Dealing with Caliber Home loans is not easy. Get legal representation.

Debt Forgiviness Will Be Imputed Income Unless Congress Acts

Beware of IRS Tax Whammy With Short Sales and Mortgage Modifications in 2013 Posted on Wednesday (December 26, 2012) at 6:00 pm to Mortgages &...

Obama to Replace DeMarco – Stingy Leader of Fannie and Freddie

BYE-BYE DEMARCO! Obama to Replace Director of FHFA 3 You know, I was having kind of a crummy day… nothing serious, just dragging my feet a bit and...

California Puts Attorneys Out of the Modification Practice

California State Bar RECENT Decision to Cause More Harm to Homeowners in Foreclosure Thanks to Martin Andelman It’s hard to imagine anything...

Stratigic Default

Lenders, Mortgage Modification

Giving Up and Getting Out Foreclosures are no longer a last resort, and a growing percentage of americans think it’s ok to strategically default...

Jumbo Modification

A residential property where the first loan was more than around $729,000 at the time of the default is not eligible for modification under the...

What Caused the 2007 Crash

The Trillion Dollar Mistake That Triggered the Economic Meltdown Thanks to Martin Andelman It was summer, 2006, and Fed Chair Alan Greenspan had...

Strategic Defaulters – To Jail With You

FHFA Looking to Jail Strategic Defaulters by my friend Martin Andelman The Federal Housing Finance Administration (“FHFA”), which is the...

Still No Justice for Mortgage Abuses

Commercial Modifications, Rental Modification

Still No Justice for Mortgage Abuses September 1, 2012 Thanks to New York Times It has been six months since the big banks settled with state and...

Modifying Loans on Rental and Commercial Property

Under HAMP Tier 2, the Making Home Affordable program was extended to cover one to four unit residential rental properties. HAMP Tier 2 went into...

Successful Citi Modification

On this modification with Citi there was no principal reduction because the property was not underwater. However, the interest rate was reduced from...

Midland Mortgage Modification

We negotiated a good deal for Dennis and his wife. They went from a 9.5% rate to 2.0% for five years, then 3.0% for a year, and 3.875% for the...

OCWEN – Principal Reductions – 2% Rate

OCWEN Principal Reduction: We negotiated a $93,000 principal reduction for this couple, provided they remain current on their payments for three...

Misconceptions About Modifications

Read Richard Fonfrias on Seven Costly Misconceptions About Mortgage Loan Modifications:...

Who is Liable on Business Credit Cards?

Mortgage Modification, Principal Reduction, Second Mortgages

Business credit cards and the individual bankruptcy case by Cathy Moran, California Bankruptcy Lawyer Small corporations may have their names on the...

Happy Clients

I only post a quarter of the modifications we complete, and I have not posted any of them for some time.I will get caught up on that job when we get...

Forensic Audits Not Useful

Homeowners: Don’t Be Scammed by Forensic Audit of Mortgage Docs Posted: 19 Jun 2012 10:00 PM PDT Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Unfortunately,...

Should You Reaffirm a Mortgage in Bankruptcy?

Should You Reaffirm a Mortgage in Bankruptcy? 12 Jun 2012 05:00 PM PDT Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Reaffirming a debt in bankruptcy means that...

Martin Andelman on HAMP 2

HAMP 2 is HERE Some say it’s the best HAMP yet, and they’re probably right about that. by Martin Andelman This past year has been transformational...

When can you file bankruptcy again?

When Can I File Bankruptcy Again? by Bankruptcy Law Network There is no limit on the number of bankruptcy cases that one may file. In fact, there is...

Debt Settlement

Don’t File Bankruptcy! by Douglas Jacobs, California Bankruptcy Attorney That’s the cry of the “debt settlement” industry. They claim that they...

Bank of America Principal Reductions

Bank of America has started sending letters to thousands of homeowners in the United States, offering to forgive a portion of the principal balance...

Foreclosure and Income Tax Consequences

Foreclosure and Its Income Tax Consequences (TheNicheReport) — In a recent issue of The Niche Report I wrote an article on how to safely “walk away”...

Wells Fargo and Robo Signing

By Travis Waldron, Think Progress Posted on April 20, 2012, Printed on April 21, 2012...

Is consumer protection enough to fix housing?

Is consumer protection enough to fix housing? HW Magazine April 2012 by Christopher Whalen It is an election year and, no surprise, President Barack...

Washington Supreme Court Hears MERS Case

WA State Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Against MERS “May a party be a lawful ‘beneficiary’ under Washington’s Deed of Trust Act if it...

How Many Kids Have Fluorosis?

4-1-12 Thanks to Paul Lamoreaux of Port Angeles who tracked down the information I needed: I wanted to know how many kids there are in the US age 12...

Making Home Affordable Encourages Principal Reductions

Making Home Affordable Encourages But Does Not Require Principal Reductions HAMP has increased financial incentives to servicers for principal...

Principal Reductions May Be Coming

Freddie CEO signals GSE principal reduction could be soon By Jon Prior • March 23, 2012 • 11:14am Freddie Mac CEO Charles "Ed" Haldeman gave a...

No Free House

Filing Bankruptcy And Getting Your Free House by Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer I’ve been meaning to tell you something for awhile now....

Lauren Willis – Condemn mortgages and write them down

GUEST POST: Good for the Banks, Good for the Borrowers by Law Professor, Lauren E. Willis Good for the Banks, Good for the Borrowers By Lauren E....

FHA refinancing program means savings for those who can qualify

FHA refinancing program means savings for those who can qualify The Obama administration's new plan to stimulate refinancings of FHA mortgages is...

Raise the Minimum Wage

Ralph Nader: Minimum Wage Needs To Catch Up With 1968 – OpEd Written by: Ralph Nader March 1, 2012 How inert can the Democratic Party be? Do they...

CA Attorney General Asks Fannie & Freddie to Stop Foreclosing

Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris ASKS Fannie and Freddie to Stop Foreclosing Did you hear about this? California’s Attorney General, Kamala Harris has...

Pooling and Servicing Agreement Look Up

HOW TO FIND YOUR POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT It may be very valuable to your case for you to have a certified copy of your Pooling and Servicing...

Arizona asserting right to write down mortgages

Arizona’s SB 1451 – Does Arizona Have the Right to Save Itself from Drowning in Underwater Loans? Drowning in the desert. The irony alone could...

40 Million McMansions

America has 40 million McMansions that no one wants By Christopher Mims 9 Feb 2012 11:12 AM Americans, especially generations X and Y, want...

Second Mortgage Time Bomb

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Time Bomb: Mortgage Modification by Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer One of the major benefits of Chapter...

Ocwen Backs Principal Reductions

Ocwen Backs Principal Reductions, Mandatory Outsourcing to Improve HAMP By: Carrie Bay 03/03/2010 Ocwen Financial Corporation has one of the...

Farmer – Fisher Chapter 12 Bankruptcy

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy 2inShare by Douglas Jacobs, California Bankruptcy Attorney A largely forgotten form of Consumer bankruptcy is Chapter 12. ...

Mortgage Settlement Reached: A Beginning, Not an End

Mortgage Settlement Reached: A Beginning, Not an End George Zornick on February 9, 2012 - 11:05am ET It’s finally here: a massive settlement, worth...

Forgery in Missouri Foreclosures

Company Faces Forgery Charges in Missouri Foreclosures By GRETCHEN MORGENSON Published: February 6, 2012 One of the largest companies that provided...

An Easier Path to Refinancing

February 4, 2012 An Easier Path to Refinancing It is only a first step toward healing the economy’s biggest open wound, but President Obama’s new...

Bankruptcy: What Are You Waiting For?

Foreclosure, Foreclosure Defense

Bankruptcy: What Are You Waiting For? by Dana Wilkinson, Attorney at Law Happy Groundhog Day! Lately the same refrain keeps cropping up in my...

Facing Foreclosure? You May Have Options

Facing Foreclosure? You May Have Options If yours is one of the nation’s estimated 14 million troubled mortgages, it can seem as though you...

Top 15 Lies About Bankruptcy

Top 15 Lies About Bankruptcy by Brett Weiss, Maryland Bankruptcy Attorney Bankruptcy is an area of the law that people avoid. They don’t want to...

Freddie Mac Screws Up Again

January 30, 2012 Treasury Investigates Freddie Mac Investment By SHAILA DEWAN The Treasury Department is investigating a report that Freddie Mac,...

Why Your Servicer Does Not Want To Modify Your Loan

No Modification for You! by Chip Parker, Jacksonville Bankruptcy Attorney For the last few years, I have witnessed a steady stream of homeowners...

Independent Foreclosure Review

Background The Federal Reserve Board issued enforcement actions against four large mortgage servicers --GMAC Mortgage, HSBC Finance Corporation,...

Swindlers, Liars, and Frauds

Problems Continue with HAMP

HAMP Not Working As Planned Recent figures show that only a small fraction of homeowners are seeing any kind of permanent relief under the federal...

Attorney Shawn Newman on Foreclosure Defense

Mortgage wizard interviews Attorney Shawn Newman on foreclosure defense.

Freddie & Fannie’s Mortgage Shell Game

Welcome to Freddie and Fannie’s Mortgage Shell Game By Shawn Timothy Newman, J.D. Adjunct Professor Saint Martin’s University In common parlance, a...

Home prices down 11% in King County

Prices dive as "distressed" home sales rise in King County The median price of houses sold in King County last month was $321,700, nearly 11 percent...

Banker Admits Making Bad Loans

November 30, 2011 A Banker Speaks, With Regret By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF If you want to understand why the Occupy movement has found such traction, it...

Romney on Foreclosures – Bring Them On

November 26, 2011 - New York Times Mr. Romney on Foreclosures Since the housing bubble began to burst six years ago, prices nationwide have...

Declining Suburban Property Values