The latest report from RealtyTrac concerning foreclosures says, "The roller coaster pattern of foreclosure activity over the past 12 months demonstrates that while the foreclosure problem is being managed on the surface, a massive number of distressed properties and underwater loans continues to sit just below the surface, threatening the fragile stability of the housing market."Based on … [Read more...]
The Dark Side of Bank of America’s Mortgage-Principal Forgiveness Program
March 25, 2010 By
What a great news day for Bank of America when it announced it would offer mortgage-principal forgiveness worth about $3 billion to 45,000 borrowers. The jury is (literally) out on whether it will be an equally good day for homeowners who can't pay their debts. Why it's too soon for troubled homeowners to rejoice When people can't make their mortgage PAYMENT a reduction in principal doesn't do … [Read more...]
Asset Protection Basics
July 15, 2009 By
Many people want to come in and talk about asset protection are surprised to learn that they have no assets to protect. "How can this be? "I own a car and a house!"Asset protection comes in to play if you own non-exempt property -- property that creditors can reach; or if you anticipate that you may have non-exempt property in the future. Learn by example North Carolina residents are … [Read more...]