Justice Department says it has arrested nearly 500 people since March in mortgage fraud probe

Justice Department says it has arrested nearly 500 people since March in mortgage fraud probe. Read Story

Broward, Palm Beach County might get $73 million in federal foreclosure aid

Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? If you didn't have to make your mortgage payments for 9 months; would that help? New government funding for Florida's troubled homeowners may do just that. But, there is a catch. Read story

Chinese drywall: Condos not covered under new drywall tax break, Department of Revenue decides

Just when the South Florida condo is getting a little boost, Florida Department of Revenue denies tax break for condos with Chinese drywall. While the spirit of the law is always open to interpretation, it is this interpretation that will make it difficult for the housing market, especially the condo market to fully recover. If Florida is ever to see a healthy real estate market again, both the single family market and condo market will need to improve. Read full story here

South Florida cases clogging foreclosure courts

In an effort to help more homeowners in foreclosure to save their homes and clear the backlog of foreclosure cases, Florida will require mediation starting in July. Unfortunately, not everyone will be helped. Read Story

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Is a housing shortage coming?

Is a housing shortage coming?

Avoid foreclosure-prevention scams: 3 tips

Avoid foreclosure-prevention scams: 3 tips

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Banks seizing more foreclosed homes

As foreclosure filings start dropping banks are seizing more foreclosed homes. Read Story

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Foreclosure prevention tips

Foreclosure prevention tips

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Adverse possession is latest housing fraud to strike South Florida, police say

Forging adverse possession is latest housing fraud to strike South Florida, police say. Read Story

May foreclosures decline in South Florida

May foreclosures decline in South Florida

By Paul Owers, Sun Sentinel

June 10 2010

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UK House prices pick up again in May

UK House prices are still rising, according to the latest monthly survey from the Nationwide building society.
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Florida Gov. Crist signs sweeping condo reform bill

Florida Governor Crist signs sweeping condo reform bill. Read Story

Financial overhaul targets lending practices blamed for sparking mortgage crisis

By Dina ElBoghdady

Tucked into the landmark financial legislation making its way through Congress are little-publicized provisions aimed at preventing a repeat of the mortgage meltdown that ultimately doomed global financial markets. Read Story

US economic growth revised down

The US economy grew less than initially estimated in the first three months of 2010, revised figures show.
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Mortgage rates near record low

Unexpected benefit of turmoil in Europe and markets are keeping mortgage rates near record low. Read Story

Broward County tax roll dives 12.1 percent

Broward tax roll dives 12.1 percent. Read Story

Index shows flat prices in South Florida

Index shows flat prices in South Florida. Read Story

Residents at South Florida condo complex face eviction over water bill

Residents at a South Florida condo complex face eviction over unpaid city water bill. Read Story

Banks must prove right to foreclosure

Show me the note. Banks must prove right to foreclosure in Florida. Read Story

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Housing market recovering as sales, prices rise in April

Housing market recovering as sales, prices rise in April. Read Story

Lenders expected to sue homeowners for repayment of mortgage debt

Lenders expected to sue homeowners for repayment of mortgage debt. Read Story

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Where are programs for responsible underwater homeowners to restructure mortgages?

Where are programs for responsible underwater homeowners to restructure mortgages? Read Story

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Study finds 40 percent of homeowners willing to walk from underwater mortgage

Study finds 40 percent of homeowners willing to walk from underwater mortgage. Read Story

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Mortgage delinquencies, foreclosures and no end in sight

Mortgage delinquencies, foreclosures and no end in sight. Read Story

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South Florida pair sent to prison for selling vacant land they did not own

South Florida pair sent to prison for selling vacant land they did not own. Read Story

Obama mortgage plan provides assistance to 25 percent of participants; nearly as many drop out

Homeowners are starting to get help with their mortgage. With unemployment still at an all time high there are going to be some homeowners that won't be helped until they are able to get a job. That's probably why many that get help with their mortgage fall behind again and end up back in foreclosure. Read Story

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Homebuilder sentiment index rises in May to highest point since August 2007 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Homebuilder sentiment index rises in May to highest point since August 2007. Read Story

South Florida borrower finally gets loan modification

South Florida borrower finally gets loan modification. Read Story

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Boca housing development relaunches following market downturn

Boca housing development relaunches following market downturn. Read Story

Is buying a home that once had Chinese drywall too risky?

Is buying a home that once had Chinese drywall too risky? Read Story

New help coming for South Florida's troubled homeowners

New help coming for South Florida's troubled homeowners. Read Story

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Broward County mortgage employees plead guilty in fraud

Broward County mortgage employees plead guilty in fraud. Read Story

Home price figures show bottom is near, economist says

Home price figures show bottom is near, economist says. Read Story

Is the worst of the foreclosure problem behind us?

Foreclosure filings are dropping in some areas. Is the worst of the foreclosure problem behind us? Read Story

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Will an interest-only loan be easier to get than a fixed-rate note?

Will an interest-only loan be easier to get than a fixed-rate note? Read Story

Broward home sellers take it on the chin

Broward County home sellers take it on the chin as homes are selling at a loss. Read Story

Bank of America pulls in profit, limits home equity

Bank of America pulls in profit, limits home equity. Read Story

Fannie Mae trying to jumpstart Florida's condo market

Fannie Mae trying to jumpstart Florida's condo market. Read Story

Lack of action on foreclosure crisis prompts city to yank deal with well-connected nonprofit

Lack of action on foreclosure crisis prompts city to yank deal with well-connected nonprofit. Read Story

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Miami Realtors' group hatches plan to quicken short sales

Miami Realtors' group hatches plan to quicken short sales. Read Story

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House okays $6 billion more for home insulation

Are you considering making some repairs on your home, but just don't have the money? We've got good news for you. House okays $6 billion more for home insulation .

Warning signs that home needs repairs

There are a lot of houses for sale these days. The house you are considering may appear to be a good deal, however, unexpected repairs may end up costing you more than the home is worth. Here are some
warning signs that a home needs repairs.

Property tax hike, benefit cuts sought to plug budget shortfall

Here we go again. It doesn't seem to matter whether it is good times or bad, Broward County Schools can't seem to get their budget in order. Because of their fiscal problems and lack of leadership, they want the taxpayer to fix their problems by raising property taxes. At the same time they are raising property taxes, they are lowering their educational standards. This is a clear example of paying more and getting less. Maybe its time for new leadership. Broward School Board: Property tax hike, benefit cuts sought to plug budget shortfall

Owner of Go Expert Mortgage and mother sentenced for mortgage fraud

Owner of Go Expert Mortgage and mother sentenced for mortgage fraud. Read Story

Freddie Mac asks for more US aid

US mortgage giant Freddie Mac asks for another $10.6bn of aid as it reports heavy quarterly losses. Read Story

Foreclosure: Tell it to the AG

Foreclosure: Tell it to the AG. Read Story

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Explaining a real estate short sale

Explaining a real estate short sale. Read Story

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Condos near water avoided big price declines

Condos near water avoided big price declines. Read Story

Foreclosure fraud Investigation

Foreclosure fraud Investigation. Read Story

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GL Homes is the busiest builder in Palm, Broward over the past year

GL Homes is the busiest builder in Palm, Broward over the past year. Read Story

House price inflation hits 10.5% in the UK

House prices in the UK have risen by 10.5% in the past year, according to the Nationwide building society. Read Story

Coldwell Banker wants to maintain home sales surge, even as two federal tax credits set to expire April 30

Coldwell Banker wants to maintain home sales surge, even as two federal tax credits set to expire April 30. Read Story

Are Obama's foreclosure prevention efforts a bunch of bull?

Are Obama's foreclosure prevention efforts a bunch of bull? Read Story
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Report finds fraud still a problem for mortgage industry; incidents rise 7 percent in 2009

Report finds fraud still a problem for mortgage industry; incidents rise 7 percent in 2009. Read Story

Sales of existing homes, condos skyrocket as tax credit deadline looms

Sales of existing homes, condos skyrocket as tax credit deadline looms. Read Story

Area from Sunrise Boulevard to 13th Street now is an official “blighted’’ CRA zone in Fort Lauderdale - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Area from Sunrise Boulevard to 13th Street now is an official “blighted’’ CRA zone in Fort Lauderdale. Read Story

Florida condo bill offers struggling associations financial relief - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Florida condo bill offers struggling associations financial relief. Read Story

Florida Jobless rate hits record 12.3 percent in March

Florida Jobless rate hits record 12.3 percent in March. Read Story

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Key West housing prices tumble

Key West housing prices tumble. Read Story

Building boom, profit-taking led to current condo market bust - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Building boom, profit-taking led to current South Florida condo market bust. Read Story

Foreclosure filings increase in Broward, Palm Beach counties compared with a year ago - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Foreclosures Filings increase in Broward, Palm Beach counties compared with a year ago Read Story

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Does Florida deserve an "F" for home insurance?

Does Florida deserve an "F" for home insurance? Read Story

How can I get 2 banks to play nice on a short sale?

How can I get 2 banks to play nice on a short sale? Read More

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How to write a letter to win a loan modification from your lender

How to write a letter to win a loan modification from your lender. Read More

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Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. home sales distressed

Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. home sales are distressed properties. Read Story

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Weatherization program slowly fixing homes and hiring workers

Weatherization stimulus program is slowly fixing homes and hiring workers. Read Story

Time running out to cash in on home buyer tax credit

Time is running out to cash in on the home buyer tax credit. Read Story

High property taxes? 4 steps to lowering them

If your home's value has tumbled, you may be able to slash hundreds of dollars from your tax bill by appealing its assessed value. Here's a guide on the steps you'll need to take. Read Story

Mortgage rates surge to highest in eight months

Rates for 30-year home loans surged last week, rising to the highest level in eight months due to the improving economy and the end of a government push to make mortgages cheaper. Read Story

Lauderdale officials aim wrecking ball at newly refurbished condos

Lauderdale officials aim wrecking ball at newly refurbished condos

Will new short sale rules help the housing market?

Will new short sale rules help the housing market?

Chinese drywall: Guidelines urge removal from homes

Chinese drywall: Guidelines urge removal from homes

South Florida no longer the toughest market to sell a home

South Florida no longer the toughest market to sell a home

Foreclosure prevention tips

Foreclosure prevention tips

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Online foreclosure auctions get off to rough start in Broward

Online foreclosure auctions get off to rough start in Broward

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Principal reductions might help moderate crisis

Principal reductions might help moderate crisis

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Get ready for at least 5 more years of underwater mortgages

Get ready for at least 5 more years of underwater mortgages

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Citigroup signs up for loan modification program

Citigroup Inc. on Thursday became the latest lender to commit to the government's program to modify second mortgages as a recovery in the U.S. housing market appears to be in jeopardy. Read More

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Bank of America to reduce principal balances on some home loans

Bank of America to reduce principal balances on some home loans

BBC E-mail: US home sales fall in slow market

US home sales have fallen for the third straight month, raising concerns about the markets slow recovery.
Read Story

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Bank of America to start reducing principal for trouble mortgage borrowers - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Bank of America to start reducing principal for trouble mortgage borrowers

New home sales hit record low

Sales of new homes in the US fell to their lowest level on record in February, figures show.  Read Story

Condo bills have flooded Florida legislators.

Many condo bills are similar

By ROBERT SAMUELS

Condo bills have flooded the state Capitol.

More than five dozen have been filed during the legislative session, as Florida grapples with its real estate crisis. But boil down the language of lawmakers' proposals to help cash-strapped condo dwellers, and there are only a handful of ideas:

Make it easier for investors to buy multiple units in empty buildings. Delay costly state-mandated upgrades. Discover ways to punish owners who don't pay skyrocketing association dues.

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Homeowners eager for judge to hear drywall cases

Homeowners eager for judge to hear drywall cases

South Florida losing construction jobs as recession lingers

South Florida losing construction jobs as recession lingers

Fed holds rates at record lows to foster recovery; view of economy slightly more upbeat

Fed holds rates at record lows to foster recovery; view of economy slightly more upbeat

Florida courts seek $9.6 million to help purge the bottleneck of foreclosure cases

Time may be running out sooner than many people think. Legislation is pending to change Florida law that will allow the banks to bypass the courts and foreclose on a property in as little as 90 days. Story

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Homebuilder sentiment index drops in March as weather, foreclosures put damper on outlook

Homebuilder sentiment index drops in March as weather, foreclosures put damper on outlook

Loan modifications: More than 7,000 get new deal

Loan modifications: More than 7,000 get new deal

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Online foreclosure auctions in Broward start March 30

Online foreclosure auctions in Broward start March 30

Florida, 4 other states rush plans for $1.5B in housing asststance funds - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Housing help: Florida, 4 other states rush plans for $1.5B in housing asststance funds

Broward, Palm Beach home prices won't reach prior peaks until 2030, firm says

Broward, Palm Beach home prices won't reach prior peaks until 2030, firm says

Foreclosures increase in Broward, Palm Beach counties

Foreclosures increase in Broward, Palm Beach counties

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Florida unemployment rate rises to 11.9 percent in January

As Florida's unemployment rate continues to rise to historic levels it is expected that housing prices will continue to tumble as thousands more homes enter the foreclosure process.  The unemployment rate is expected to continue its historic upward trend at least through the Summer as more jobs get wiped out in Florida. Read Story

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Making Home Affordable: How the loan modification program works

Making Home Affordable: How the loan modification program works

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Rising interest rates and balloon payments can make loan modifications unacceptable

Rising interest rates and balloon payments can make loan modifications unacceptable

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Florida gets $418 million for distressed homeowners

Florida gets $418 million for distressed homeowners

Underwater borrowers: To walk away or not when you owe more than home is worth

Underwater borrowers: To walk away or not when you owe more than home is worth

UK house prices 'dropped by 1.5%'

UK house prices recorded their first monthly fall since June, with a 1.5% drop in February, according to the Halifax. Read Article

Home ownership 'set to decline'

The proportion of people who own their own homes is likely to keep on falling, the Council of Mortgage Lenders says. Read Article

Utah woman gets another chance to save her home after losing title over unpaid $68 dental bill - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Utah woman gets another chance to save her home after losing title over unpaid $68 dental bill - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Existing-home sales tumble 7.2 percent

Sales of previously occupied homes took a large drop for the second
straight month in January. It was another sign the housing market's
recovery is faltering.
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Beware of the Florida Consumer Protection and Homeowner Credit Rehabilitation Act

Beware of the Florida Consumer Protection and Homeowner Credit Rehabilitation Act

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Sales of new homes hit a record low in January

Sales of new homes plunged to a record low in January, underscoring the
formidable challenges facing the housing industry as it tries to recover
from the worst slump in decades.
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HUD May Limit SELLER FINANCING!

HUD May Limit SELLER FINANCING!

Freddie Mac losses mount, warns of foreclosures

Freddie Mac losses mount, warns of foreclosures
Freddie Mac lost almost $26 billion last year, ominous news for
taxpayers who are footing the bill to rescue the mortgage finance
company and its sibling Fannie Mae.
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Bernanke stresses need to keep rates low as housing woes signal weak economic recovery

Bernanke stresses need to keep rates low as housing woes signal weak economic recovery

Property insurance: Lawmakers are drafting bills that would allow property insurers to raise their rates in Florida

Property insurance: Lawmakers are drafting bills that would allow property insurers to raise their rates in Florida

Florida foreclosures soar

Florida foreclosures soar

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Advocacy group holding 5-day mortgage mod seminar in West Palm

Advocacy group holding 5-day mortgage mod seminar in West Palm

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Countrywide Florida settlement: Floridians getting $17 million in settlement - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Countrywide Florida settlement: Floridians getting $17 million in settlement - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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New rules for ACs: New rules for ACs could prove costly to homeowners - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

New rules for ACs: New rules for ACs could prove costly to homeowners - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Home foreclosures: Broward has Florida's top foreclosure rate - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Home foreclosures: Broward has Florida's top foreclosure rate - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Broward County property values plummet 16 percent, appraiser estimates - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Broward County property values plummet 16 percent, appraiser estimates - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Florida unemployment: jobless rate to peak this summer - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Florida unemployment: jobless rate to peak this summer - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Will changes to government's mortgage mod program help at all?

Will changes to government's mortgage mod program help at all?

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Home sales tumble as first-time buyers back off

Home sales tumble as first-time buyers back off
Sales of previously occupied homes took their largest drop in more than
40 years last month yet managed to end 2009 with the first annual gain
in four years.
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FHA tightens loan requirements

FHA tightens loan requirements

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More than 30,000 South Floridians lost their homes to foreclosure last year

More than 30,000 South Floridians lost their homes to foreclosure last year

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Broward, Palm foreclosures increase 42 percent

Broward, Palm foreclosures increase 42 percent

China rules on property prices

The Chinese government orders new low-cost housing to be built amid fears of rising property prices

Short sale: Buying a home via short sale - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Short sale: Buying a home via short sale - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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short sale rules: plan could speed process - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

short sale rules: plan could speed process - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Florida cracks down on loan modification firms

Florida cracks down on loan modification firms

Modified loan on home can hurt credit score

Modified loan on home can hurt credit score

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