Media Ignores Main Reason for Foreclosures. Post 132


Loss of good jobs through ‘free’ trade is at heart of foreclosure epidemic February 18, 2008 American Free Press By Mark Anderson With the mortgage crisis reaching critical mass, it’s time for Americans to see past the media reports that are keeping them in the dark. Take Shaker Heights, a suburb of Cleveland. Foreclosures have […] . . .

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Fed moves to limit foreclosures. Post 118


Fed takes major step toward stalling foreclosures January 27, 2009 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Tuesday took a step toward easing mortgage foreclosures threatening millions of Americans, announcing that it would write down troubled mortgages to keep people in their homes. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the initiative would specifically include $74 billion […] . . .

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MI foreclosure rate leveling off. Post 117


MI foreclosure rate leveling off FLINT News Flint, MI January 07, 2009 Officials see indications that foreclosures are starting to level off GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan – Bank foreclosures in the county kept rising in 2008, but there were signs in those gloomy numbers that the sheriff’s sales are starting to level off. The year-end figures […] . . .

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Banks always have the upper hand. Post 115


Even if you’re up to date on payments, don’t ignore taxes or transfer the loan. Los Angeles Times December 7, 2008 Reporting from Washington – Not making your [tax ed.] payments is just one way to lose your house. Take the case of Aaron Powell, a member of a right-wing militia group who a few […] . . .

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County Treasurer misstates law and plays politics with tax sale. Post 93


Property tax letter “a scam or just short of it” WNDU.com Monday, May 13, 2008 Playing off of foreclosure fears?  Berrien County’s Treasurer fears that someone may be trying to use the foreclosure crisis to their financial advantage. The cause of all the concern is a letter. At best, the letter could be described as […] . . .

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Tax lien investors called “Sleazy” but misleading marketing mostly done by government. Post 56


Treasurer warns of ‘sleazy’ marketing scheme The letter says the property is “now eligible to be sold” at the county’s tax lien sale Nov. 1. It offers to pay the delinquent note and also $250 and selling expenses. Recipients are instructed to sign an attached deed, have it notarized, and mail it to Diamond Castle […] . . .

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I’m back from the election and ready to invest in tax delinquent property. Post 55


Coach Mitch’s REFLECTIONS November 19, 2007 I took the last two months off in order to devote full time to my pursuit of elective office. Unfortunately, I lost. I ran as a Republican / Conservative and it was a big Democratic year. Democrats swept almost all offices, even in areas that had been traditionally Republican. […] . . .

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Town ‘Takes’ children’s park in tax delinquent legal action. Post 54


Fosters.com Tuesday, September 25, 2007 By Amanda Dumond Democrat Staff Writer Barrington Decides To Take Camp Property BARRINGTON NH- Selectmen agonized over the decision but ultimately voted Monday night to take a Christian summer camp’s property by tax deed. Camp Fireside, which has offered camp for children ages 8-17 and for families since 1952, had […] . . .

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Towns tax delinquent legal action wants to “Take” a church park meant for children. Post 53


Fosters.com Saturday, September 22, 2007 By Amanda Dumond Democrat Staff Writer Camp Fireside in Barrington could lose property to back taxes BARRINGTON NH – A Christian summer camp is in jeopardy of losing its property because of $273,000 in back taxes. The town says Camp Fireside, which has offered camp for children ages 8-17 and […] . . .

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Elderly tax delinquents are in trouble. Post 51


New York Law Journal New York Lawyer August 31, 2007 By Thomas Adcock A Taxing Problem Speculators in the shark-infested waters of the real estate world smell the blood of new prey: the elderly who long ago paid off mortgages on houses now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and who fall behind on likewise […] . . .

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