Foreclosures
Specter Introduces Foreclosure Prevention Legislation
November 18, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
Washington, D.C. - November 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Foreclosure Diversion and Residential Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008.
Senator Specter’s bill would create a foreclosure evaluation office within the Department of the Treasury that would coordinate and assist foreclosure prevention […]
Taylor’s Land Banks Authorities Act Clears Committee
October 8, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
October 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) is calling for fast action on legislation that would protect communities and neighborhoods from blight, declining property values and lost tax revenue that follows foreclosure or abandonment of properties.
FREE Online Training Program on Mortgage Foreclosure
September 14, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
Glenside, PA - September 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and NeighborWorks America, Great Lakes District are pleased to inform you of a practical, convenient opportunity to learn more about mortgage foreclosure. Available only until December 31, 2008, this training course addresses issues confronting many communities throughout the United States.
Civic Leaders Mobilize as ‘Relief Pitchers’ in Battle to Stop Foreclosures: Personal contact at the heart of plan to help at-risk families keep their homes
September 8, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
Pittsburgh, PA, September 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — More than 100 civic leaders across Greater Pittsburgh committed today to play a new role in their community - as Relief Pitchers in the battle against home foreclosures.
Civic Leaders to Mobilize in Battle to Stop Rising Area Foreclosures: Monday gathering aimed at helping at-risk families stay in their homes
September 6, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
Pittsburgh, PA - September 5, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — More than 100 civic leaders across Greater Pittsburgh will convene next Monday morning in a coordinated effort to accelerate the battle against home foreclosures.
Casey, Specter Commend Philadelphia’s Efforts to Prevent Home Foreclosures
June 25, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) today introduced an amendment to the Foreclosure Act of 2008 that expresses a Sense of the Senate to commend the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for their efforts to prevent foreclosures.
Fulton Mortgage Company helps families who were defrauded
May 7, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) and Congressman Tim Holden (D-PA) today sent a letter commending Fulton Mortgage Company’s work on a proposal that would provide affordable and reasonable mortgage refinancing options to the 811 families throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania who were defrauded by a mortgage Ponzi scheme.
Housing Market Woes Endanger PA Economy, Keystone Research Finds
February 1, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
The first detailed study of the housing market in Pennsylvania and its major economic regions is being released today by the Keystone Research Center (KRC) in Harrisburg.
Subprime Loan Information for Today’s Consumer
January 3, 2008 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
In spite of the negative publicity, there is a lot being done to try and help subprime borrowers including the White House proposal to freeze interest rates and the availability of the FHASecure Loan program. These products can help consumers who currently are in subprime loans, have less than perfect credit records or who otherwise […]
Congressional Budget Impasse Threatens Homes for Thousands of Pennsylvanians
December 11, 2007 Posted by Pennsylvania Real Estate
GLENSIDE, Pa., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Congress is set to vote today, December 11th, 2007 on housing funds in the continuing battle with the White House about domestic spending priorities.