What everyone continues to overlook is the impact that foreclosures continue to have on new foreclosures. We've got supposed experts yammering about how we'll have some set number of foreclosures and then we'll be through this mess. But... (Continue reading)
Okay, so what's the big deal whether the state uses some of the funds to balance the state's budget? It's better than the alternative, which is the legislature cutting much needed assistance programs and raising taxes across the board...... (Continue reading)
It's worth noting that in this case, the borrower did not allege that the two Banks had right to enforce the notes, only said the notes had to be shown, and the Court simply ruled that no such requirement was... (Continue reading)
So, demand is rising while prices are falling... fascinating. Perhaps it's because of a combination of factors, such as incredibly tight credit markets, an ongoing avalanche of foreclosures coming onto the market, a worsening jobs market, higher unemployment, and... (Continue reading)
RealtyTrac is so entirely full of horsey do-do that the entire organization should be lined up against a wall and shot a dawn for pedaling garbage statistics in a state still being decimated by the foreclosure crisis.... (Continue reading)
Praise the Lord, and please pass the foreclosures, right? We need to get through the foreclosures... clear the market... let it hit bottom... isn't that what Mitt Romney, Rick Santelli, House Republicans, quite a few Democrats too... and a... (Continue reading)
I decided that I had to do more to help stop homeowners from getting ripped off, by providing the state specific information homeowners need to make the right decisions for their individual goals and circumstances. Moving forward on the... (Continue reading)
CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Arizona Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Arizona’s foreclosure laws. But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by reading... (Continue reading)
On this page you'll find links to resources available from the State of Arizona including how to contact your state representative, and what to do if you think you've been the victim of fraud or a scam.... (Continue reading)
Michael Fleishman, Attorney at Law Fleishman Law, PLC 6818 N. Oracle Road, Suite 426 Tucson, AZ 85704 Telephone: (520) 308-5270 Facsimile: (520) 842-2220 Website: www.tucsonlanduselaw.com Jim Meuller, Attorney at Law Doug Drury, Attorney at Law Don J. Lawrence Jr., Attorney at... (Continue reading)
Originally posted in May 2010. Yet another Arizona homeowner in foreclosure and trying for a loan modification is about to lose their home to Wells Fargo Bank. They say they worked directly with their bank and were scammed… by the... (Continue reading)
Originally posted in October 2009. Mandelman Matters field reporters, Brook Parsons and Phil Winter, tried to attend the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America’s (“NACA’s) “Save the Dream Tour, held this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. They... (Continue reading)
Originally posted in October 2009. It started this past July 31st and went through August 3rd, and 40,000 very nervous homeowners waited in long lines in the hopes of saving their dreams. One woman, a 46 year-old single mom who had... (Continue reading)
Originally posted in August 2009. When it comes to obtaining a loan modification, Wells Fargo’s reputation is a long way from being stellar. In fact, they’re one of the worst, according to several attorneys who have had significant experience working... (Continue reading)
The facts of the matter today as related to the foreclosure crisis and loan modifications, however, could not be considered positive, I'm afraid. Help does not appear to be on the way, or on the horizon. As inconceivable... (Continue reading)