Posts Tagged ‘zillow’

Following in the Rich Tradition of Appraisal Fraud, Servicers Using Zillow® for Home Values

Following in the Rich Tradition of Appraisal Fraud, Servicers Using Zillow® for Home Values

Using a Zestimate to determine a home's value is almost like trying to make your mortgage payment using Monopoly money. And yet, homeowners and others involved in loan modifications from around the country have confirmed being told by Chase,... (Continue reading)

Mandelman’s Monthly Museletter – Version 12.0

Mandelman’s Monthly Museletter – Version 12.0

In this issue: 1. Treasury reports 84% of HAMP loan mods current after 12 months. 2. Surprise, Surprise... Falling Home Values. 3. State AGs Beg Servicers for Crumbs. 4. Iowa's AG, Miller Calls B.S. 5. Banks... (Continue reading)

CalHFA’s $2 Billion Home Rescue Program… Here’s How Stupid They Think We Are.

CalHFA's $2 Billion Home Rescue Program... Here's How Stupid They Think We Are.

You see, it's a very well thought out no-lose proposition, this new California foreclosure rescue program... because if the banks refuse to participate in it, which would kill the whole principal reduction aspect of the plan, it's really not a... (Continue reading)

U.S. Breaks Housing Price Decline Record Set During Great Depression

According to RealtyTrac, 1,050,500 homes we repossessed by banks last year.So, for those that think foreclosures are somehow a good thing, I guess congratulations are in order. For those not afflicted by such diminished cognitive abilities, I can only... (Continue reading)