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Philadelphia Sheriff Helps Stop Foreclosures

July 2nd, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Sheriff John D. Green of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Department has announced a new pilot initiative to curb the proliferation of foreclosures in Philadelphia County and in the city. To give the program a chance, he has halted foreclosure sales until homeowners and lenders have been given a chance to mediate the situation. Read the rest of this entry »

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Preemption Amendment to Foreclosure Bill

May 6th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Rep. Brad Miller (D-NC) and Steven LaTourette (R-OH) are presenting an amendment to the House foreclosure bill that would deny preemption of state law. The Miller-LaTourette Amendment to the FHA bill would honor recent state laws that might be more favorable to the consumer than the federal bill. Read the rest of this entry »

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Vision Credit to Apply for HUD Approval

March 4th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Vision Credit Education is preparing to apply for HUD approval as a housing counseling agency. There is currently a shortage of approved housing counseling agencies in central North Carolina. Read the rest of this entry »

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Reducing Mortgage Payments When Facing Foreclosure

February 20th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

If you are having trouble keeping up with your housing costs, you might be willing to try just about anything to prevent foreclosure. According to one expert, you might be able to pay lower housing costs without losing your home. Read the rest of this entry »

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Project Lifeline Delays Foreclosures

February 20th, 2008 by Kenneth Long

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced that homeowners at least 90 days delinquent on their mortgage might get a 30-day reprieve. Project Lifeline could give affected homeowners more time to make arrangements to resolve their housing situation. Read the rest of this entry »

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