A Common Situation Explained A situation that arises fairly often when a title company is requested to insure a transaction, is where an Abstract of Judgment has been recorded against the seller, and the seller has subsequently received a discharge of the debt in bankruptcy. Unfortunately, the discharge of the debt itself does not eliminate …
You may owe federal income taxes in 2013 if you have a short sale, foreclosure Now is the time to make the hard decision: Are you going to walk away from your underwater home? Uncle Sam is still giving homeowners until Dec. 31 to go through a short sale or foreclosure without tax consequences — …
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Advertisements informing the public about the independent foreclosure reviews underway at 14 servicers hit the presses and the radio airwaves Wednesday. Released by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the advertisements inform the public that those who underwent foreclosure in 2009 and 2010 might be eligible for an independent review if there …
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Several financial sectors suggest economic stabilization and growth, but the nation’s housing market continues to dampen overall conditions, according to the credit bureau Equifax. Equifax, based in Atlanta, has released the results of a study it conducted during the month of May analyzing national credit trends. The company points to shadow inventory and REOs as …
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