While overall foreclosure activity continues to decline nationwide, the number of foreclosure starts in April increased over the previous year in 99 of the 219 metro areas tracked by Attom Data Solutions. Foreclosure activity – including starts, second notices and properties becoming real estate owned – fell 17% in April from the previous year.
The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan on Monday affirmed the conviction of former State Senate Democratic leader John Sampson for obstruction of justice and other charges, and opened the door to prosecutors reinstating embezzlement charges against him. Sampson, 53, of Brooklyn, is serving a five-year sentence for efforts he made to cover…
Houses in southeast Las Vegas are seen on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. With fewer foreclosures and underwater borrowers in Las Vegas, distressed-home sales fell to the lowest level in years in 2017, according to newly released data. Foreclosure News
California fire victims can call for free help with landlord-tenant issues, mortgage foreclosure concerns and questions about life, medical and property insurance. Above, Chris Shaw, 74, surveys his destroyed home in Wikiup. Foreclosure News
The unfinished Las Olas Ocean Resort, a hotel project on Fort Lauderdale beach that attracted funds from hopeful Chinese immigrants through the EB-5 visa program, has been targeted for foreclosure. Foreclosure News
When the longtime Marine became convinced his former lender had illegally foreclosed on his Vancouver home, he didn't hesitate. He looked up Sean Riddell, his former commanding officer now practicing law in Portland, and asked if he was ready to take on one of the biggest mortgage lenders in the country. Foreclosure News
In 2005, everyone I knew was buying real estate. With no experience and no money, they bought properties they couldn't afford and were convinced they were going to make a fortune. Foreclosure News
