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Wisconsin has had a newsworthy 2011 to date. The economy was already in a turbulent state at the end of 2010. Then the new Governor Scott Walker announced that the new slogan for Wisconsin was to be “Open for Business.” He promised change in the way the state was treating the main job creators. His [...]

The New Jersey economy has been one of the most improved so far this year. Being one of the smallest but most densely populated states in the country, it seems messages can sometimes get to people more effectively and more quickly. There is little chance of being left out of the loop in this little [...]

Everything that a client could want to know about Freddie Mac foreclosures can be found on their website. They have a section called The Learning Centre and it covers the following topics. Underwriting, selling and delivery, servicing, mortgage products, training events and community outreach. Clients will have a Loan Prospector® User ID and Password when they [...]

The name “Black Friday” can elicit a variety of emotional responses among American holiday shoppers. For some, it’s a day to avoid shopping malls at all costs, a nightmare of normal consumer behavior transforming into mob mentality at its worst. For others, it is a day- long event that has been planned months in advance, [...]

This last week has shown significant increases in both home loans and home loan refinances both in seasonally adjusted numbers as well as the non-adjusted numbers.  Home loans actually increased by 5.8% in this last week going by the adjusted numbers, while refinances increased with seasonally adjustments by 5.5% over the course of the last [...]

Foreclosures are largely responsible for the economic downturn, which has caused many homeowners in give away pets. Unfortunately, it is often a heart rending decision. One of these animal victims is Julie-a pit-bull terrier. She had to be removed from a home in Orange County because her owner could not look after her anymore when indifferent health and [...]

Ten persons – scammers and fraudsters, had tricked house owners in San Diego and Riverside counties. The grand jury accused them of misappropriating thousands of dollars from the hapless foreclosure victims, taking advantage of their vulnerable position. They were tricked into paying fees for saving them foreclosure – something that never happened. The ten were [...]

During the holiday season the foreclosures are keeping the kitchens roaring with activity in Central Indiana. Christmas is a time for introspection and many think themselves fortunate to be helping others by way of charity. Foreclosure related crisis has made the need of the community great not only during the holidays but also for every [...]