Real Estate Articles
NeighborWorks America Receives $4 Million for Housing Counseling
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Funds Foreclosure Prevention Aid
Nov 19, 2007 11:01:00 AMNeighborWorks America has received a $4 million grant from HUD for homeownership counseling training to aid families at risk for foreclosure.
Consumer, Anti-Poverty Groups Oppose Predatory Mortgage Bill
Large Consortium of Homeowner Advocates Decry Impact of Legislation
Nov 16, 2007 5:50:00 AMConsumer advocates declare that the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 contains weak remedies and that pre-emption of state law will hurt homeowners facing forelosure.
CA, FL, OH Cities Account for 17 of Top 25 Foreclosure Metros
RealtyTrac Issues Third Quarter 2008 Foreclosure Market Report
Nov 14, 2007 6:05:00 AMStockton, Detroit, Riverside-San Bernadino post top metro foreclosure rates according to RealtyTrac Q3 Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report.
Is It Time for a Change in Bankruptcy Law to Save Homeowners?
Small Bankruptcy Changes Can Make Big Difference to 600,000 Families
Nov 6, 2007 6:18:00 AMIndustry experts predict that the subprime crisis will worsen and small changes to the bankruptcy solution could make an enormous difference to 600,000 homeowners.
Institute to Provide Legal Help to Families Facing Foreclosure
CRL Establishes Legal Alliance to Help Americans Keep Their Homes
Nov 2, 2007 6:31:00 AMThe Center for Responsible Lending has formed the Institute for Foreclosure Legal Assistance (IFLA) to help struggling families at risk for losing their homes.
Foreclosure Activity Up 30% in 3rd Qtr, Up 100% from 2006
Foreclosure Actions Filed Against More Than 446,000 Properties
Nov 1, 2007 3:01:00 AMRealtyTrac has issued a third quarter report showing one foreclosure filing for every 196 U.S. households. This reflects an increase of 100% from the same period last year.
Pennsylvania Assumes Foreclosure Prevention Leadership Mantle
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Offers Consumers Full Menu of Products
Oct 31, 2007 7:05:00 AMThe Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency offers loan products and resources to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. One of the state's most trusted lenders offers RealTown readers a blueprint of the plan.
LiveDeal, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with RealtyTrac
Largest Online Foreclosure Listing Service Cross-Markets with Yellow Pages
Oct 24, 2007 8:25:00 AMLeading online classifieds and Yellow Pages marketplace to cross-market services to customers nationwide with nation's largest online foreclosure marketplace.
HUD: Bush Administration Helping Families Keep Their Homes
Alphonso Jackson Says Government Will Act to Safeguard Housing Market
Oct 22, 2007 4:02:00 AMHUD Secretary highlights FHASecure, Housing Counseling grants, HOPE NOW alliance and other key proposals during MBA Convention Address.
State, Local Housing Agencies Receive $44 Million for Counseling
HUD Earmarks Funds to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Oct 8, 2007 4:37:00 AMThe U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development offers education and counseling grants to help distressed homeowners, battle predatory lending, and find shelter for the homeless.


















