By Kevin Chiu As the housing relief programs implemented by the Obama administration come under attack in Congress, the refinancing program administered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help underwater homeowners is being extended in efforts to aid more upside down homeowners. The underwater relief program has become a vital component in the Obama… Continue reading Underwater Homeowner Relief Program Extended
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Iowa housing market
2011 Iowa Housing Market
The housing market hasn’t been great in Iowa since the nation’s economy started falling, but it just hasn’t been bad either. Markets are in balance with just a few months supply of housing inventory in most areas of the state. Iowa is one of those rare states that is forecast to actually see home price… Continue reading 2011 Iowa Housing Market
Settlement Likely in Robo-Signing Foreclosure Probe
By Kevin Chiu Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, who is spearheading the 50 state probe into the robo-signing foreclosure scandal is seeking a settlement agreement with the major banks involved in the mess. Statements made by bank employees admitting to signing foreclosure documents in sworn affidavits without checking their accuracy led to the foreclosure scandal… Continue reading Settlement Likely in Robo-Signing Foreclosure Probe