Nov 30

A year ago, a small claims case such as this routinely ended in an eviction order and a padlocking by a deputy sheriff. But with rental vacancies rising, these days it’s not so cut-and-dried.

via News-Record

Nov 30

On a shabby block in North Philadelphia, the front window of an Acorn Housing office bears a poster urging distressed mortgage borrowers to “seek help before it's too late.”

That advice also could apply to Acorn Housing.

via  WSJ.com.

Nov 30

Low and no-cost ideas on how to generate new business using an IRA LLC and What opportunities today’s self-directed investors are capitalizing on.

via RISMedia.

Nov 30

When somebody challenges you, fight back. Be brutal, be tough. – Donald Trump

Nov 29

Many readers have complained of credit card issuers raising interest rates on their cards, even if the customer has pristine credit and never or rarely carries a balance. Now we are finally seeing some efforts to see how significant this is across all card users.

via naked capitalism.

Nov 29
  • 7 indicted in N. California, accused in 100+ property mortgage fraud
  • Three plead guilty in Colorado based $16 million builder bail-out fraud
  • Two sentenced in DC area flipping/straw buyer scheme
  • Maryland man sentenced in another DC area flipping scheme

via Mortgage and Real Estate Fraud.

Nov 29

For the first time, the number of homes in delinquent status and foreclosure is greater than the number of homes for sale.

via Seeking Alpha.

Nov 29

There is no great concurrence between learning and wisdom. - Francis Bacon

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