Last week, with considerable fanfare , the Mortgage Bankers Association released its plan for reforming the housing finance system, including a resolution of the nine-year old federal conservatorship of the government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This week ICBA, which represents independent community banks, more quietly released its blueprint for reform.
For the fourth time in four years, the Florida Bar has filed a complaint accusing prominent Tampa Bay lawyer Mark Stopa of professional misconduct. [File photo from Stopa Law Firm] For the fourth time in four years, the Florida Bar has filed a complaint accusing prominent Tampa Bay lawyer Mark Stopa of professional misconduct. Foreclosure…
Homestead Capital, a $ 575 million private-equity fund, was founded by Daniel Little and Gabe Santos, both of whom have personal ties to agriculture. Because of the many uncertainties involved in farming, outside investors are sometimes unwilling to take a long-term investment approach, making some farmers skeptical of working with outside investors. Foreclosure News
They survived the Nazi occupation in their native Netherlands, together. They moved to the U.S. and briefly worked in Hollywood, together. Foreclosure News
Many of our Beacon Hill condo owners have been contacting us recently and exploring the possibility of selling their home. They are increasingly seeing their neighbors sell for full list price, or even above the list price, which are already above market value. Foreclosure News
Homing in: Figures from the Central Bank show homeowners here paid an average interest rate on new mortgages agreed in October of 3.06pc, compared with an EU average of 1.77pc Fianna FA il is back for a second crack at putting a legislative cap on standard variable mortgage rates, having had its last push in…
An obscure real estate investor who poured $ 66 million into an ultraluxury condo tower rising on Billionaire's Row has lost a last-gasp attempt to hold onto his stake in the project. A New York state appellate court rejected a request for a restraining order by Richard Bianco's firm AmBase to block a foreclosure by…
