When to Hire a Real Estate Law Attorney
When it comes to real estate, using the services of an attorney can add a few thousand dollars to your […]
Housing Market
Moody’s Corp. Pays $864 Million Settlement for Inflated Ratings
Moody’s Corp. agreed to pay nearly $864 million to settle federal and state claims, acknowledging that they did not follow
What “The Big Short” Missed about the 2008 Mortgage Meltdown
The Academy Award-winning and Oscar-winning film “The Big Short” received praise from audiences and critics alike, and for good reason
Private Equity Firms Repeating Banks’ Mistakes After Housing Crisis
Millions of people lost their homes when the housing crisis struck in 2008. After the banking system thoroughly failed American
Legal & Economic Issues in Subprime Litigation
A Harvard Law School discussion paper from 2008, right around the time of the subprime mortgage industry crisis, highlights the
Kansas Supreme Court Ruling Challenges Validity of MERS
Systemic foreclosure fraud was rampant in the years leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, throwing into question our nation’s
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac to Offer Principal Reductions Under New Loan Modification Program
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced the first-ever principal reduction loan modification program for homeowners with underwater mortgages – excellent news
Overview of 2013 Chicago Housing Market
While homeowners in other housing markets across the country are breathing a collective sigh of relief amid increasing home prices,