States Rip Off Foreclosure Victims

By Mike Colpitts Almost $1-billion targeted to victims of banking foreclosure fraud is being ripped off from foreclosure victims to be used to pay for other programs for states facing serious financial deficits. The nation’s largest five banks agreed to pay a $25 billion settlement as part of their agreement to settle allegations of illegal… Continue reading States Rip Off Foreclosure Victims

Homeowners Insurance Costs Soar

Propelled by massive pay-outs as a direct result of hurricane damage, Florida has the highest homeowners insurance premiums in the nation, according to a new industry study. The rise in policy costs account for more than a 10% increase in annual premiums. Other states are also experiencing large rate hikes. “Most homeowners over-pay for insurance… Continue reading Homeowners Insurance Costs Soar

Best Buyers Market Forecast in 2008

When it looks bad and it looks like things are going to get worse that’s the time to pull the trigger and buy real estate to have the highest probability of making top profits investing in real estate. That’s the consensus of veteran real estate investors, who have made fortunes investing. The best buyers market… Continue reading Best Buyers Market Forecast in 2008

Emergency Action by Fed Throwing Lifelines

By Mike Colpitts Stopping Bear Stearns from a total meltdown and throwing lifelines to other financial institutions, the Federal Reserve has come to the aid of financial institutions more than since the Great Depression. The only time actions taken close to this came at the peak of the U.S. Savings and Loan Fraud Crisis in… Continue reading Emergency Action by Fed Throwing Lifelines

2012 California Housing Market

An improving employment picture coupled with record low mortgage rates and fewer foreclosure sales are sending the California housing market into overdrive. Despite the tough economy in most of the Golden State and an expected hike in foreclosure sales, most of California’s housing markets are now forecast to appreciate for 2013. The impact of the… Continue reading 2012 California Housing Market

Housing Recession or Worst U.S. Economic Disaster Likely

The nation’s mortgage melt down has evolved into America’s real estate crisis amid falling home prices, record foreclosures and weakening consumer confidence and threatens to produce the nation’s worst economic disaster in history, a Housing Predictor study reveals. The catastrophic damage could be so widespread that the crisis could reach $600 billion in losses to… Continue reading Housing Recession or Worst U.S. Economic Disaster Likely