September, 2012

Last Minute Reminder: I’m Speaking at Meeting in Seattle This Evening

Written on 27 Sep, 2012 at 14:25

For those in the Seattle area... I'll be speaking to homeowners, lawyers and anyone else interested in the foreclosure crisis at a meeting this evening from 6:00pm - 8:00pm...... (Continue reading)

Attorney John Long – State of Washington Foreclosure Better for Homeowners – A Mandelman Matters Podcast

Written on 19 Sep, 2012 at 20:38

Recently, there have been three significant developments in Washington, two from the State Supreme Court, and one having to do with the state's mediation program. And all three fell in favor of homeowners, which is a refreshing change.... (Continue reading)

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Loan Modification Process Improving at BOA and Other Servicers

Written on 19 Sep, 2012 at 5:46

why would Smith publish a report whose only meaningful certainty was to scare even more homeowners away from paying attention to Bank of America's borrower outreach efforts? BOA and its peers were already having a hard time reaching... (Continue reading)

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Okay, So Now I Appreciate Mitt Romney

Written on 18 Sep, 2012 at 23:25

They actually believe that too much regulation is the problem facing our financial institutions... that foreclosures are a good thing for the housing market... that tax cuts for the rich will create prosperity... that people on food stamps won't get... (Continue reading)

Special Foreclosure Defense Boot Camp with Max Gardner – October 12-14

Written on 15 Sep, 2012 at 10:02

Condensed into 3 powerful days. Less expensive. Last one for year. Coming up October 12-14.... (Continue reading)

FHFA Looking to Jail Strategic Defaulters

Written on 15 Sep, 2012 at 8:45

There's no such thing as people who can pay their mortgages no problem but just feel like cleaning out their garage, ruining their credit, and then living in an apartment where the kitchen smells like ass for the next five... (Continue reading)

Former SIGTARP Neil Barofsky – The Last Honest Man in Washington – A Mandelman Matters Podcast

Written on 14 Sep, 2012 at 11:25

Settle in and get ready to hear the real inside scoop on how Washington works and too often doesn't. It may cause vomiting and probably shouldn't be listened to if you have a heart condition... I'm really not sure.... (Continue reading)

Okay… I’m back. After all, they’re cancelling “Jersey Shore.”

Written on 10 Sep, 2012 at 6:01

I'm going to choose to go on believing that it was done for me... one small concession to a man who's endured. You want to believe otherwise, it's a free country. Either way, it's a win for the... (Continue reading)