Category Archives: South Orange County California

Foreclosure filings in California have fallen to lows not seen since fall 2008.

Here are some details from an article just posted by ForeclosureRadar.com: Foreclosure activity slowed in April. Foreclosure filings were down in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington, with Oregon being the sole exception where filings were up. California filings were down … Continue reading

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Mortgage Delinquency Rate to Fall 20 Percent in 2011?

The mortgage delinquency rate (the ratio of borrowers 60 or more days behind on mortgage payments) is expected to fall nearly 20 percent by the end of 2011 to 4.98 percent, according to TransUnion. Continue reading

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Industry Completes 1.5M+ Loan Mods in 1st 10 Months of 2010

Far more homeowners are receiving workout solutions — including loan modifications — than are going to foreclosure sale each month Continue reading

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Rent A Home Or Buy A Home : The Case For Both Sides

Is it better to rent a home, or to buy one? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. In this balanced, 3-minute joint interview from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll hear the case for both sides. Continue reading

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Fewer California mortgages are in default

Fewer California mortgages are in default Continue reading

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New Bank of America Short Sale Test Program

New Bank of America Short Sale Test Program Continue reading

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B of A starts a loan mod center in Orange County

B of A starts a loan mod center in Orange County Continue reading

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How Big Is The Foreclosure Market? It Depends On Where You Live, Of Course.

Foreclosure filings rose 4 percent nationwide last month versus June, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.com. For the 17th straight month, total filings topped 300,000. 6 states dominated activity levels. Continue reading

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Shadow Inventory. Yes? No? Maybe?

Shadow Inventory. Yes? No? Maybe? Continue reading

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Housing Market Holds Its Own: Life after the Tax Credit

Housing Market Holds Its Own: Life after the Tax Credit Continue reading

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