Foreclosures and Home Improvement

JPMorgan Investigated by United States’ Justice Department Over Mismanagement of Mortgages

Mortgage Information

JPMorgan Chase is the country’s largest bank as of right now. Another thing that is interesting about them is that they were recently accused of selling bad mortgage securities to various investors. They were accused of this after the Justice Department’s Civil Division discovered after an investigation was conducted by their task force.

Investing in Houses Today

Personal Finance

Some people are of the opinion that it may be a better idea to invest in a property instead of renting it. Others think it is safer to rent a place out. However, investing today doesn’t have to be a total failure. Housing prices are steadily improving and the real estate market seems to be better than it once was.

The Best United States Cities for Jobs

Personal Finance

The United States’ economy has been on a decline but signs of improvement are present within America’s cities. California, even though they have one of the nation’s highest foreclosure rates, has shown economic improvement in certain cities, like San Francisco. Nashville has also been showing signs of improvement as well and Chicago.

New Law Bodes ill for Lenders in California

Personal Finance

Homeowners in California are in for some luck because a new law is going to make the foreclosure process easier for them. This law makes it harder for lenders and easier for homeowners. It calls for greater penalties being placed upon lenders if they engage in dual tracking and opens up the communication lines more between the two parties.