April 16, 2015

10 Divorce Tips for Husbands – Whether or not you’re the one petitioning for divorce, it’s a good idea to do all you can to coordinate your affairs and look out for your interests. That doesn’t have to mean being underhand or dishonest — just smart.

Foreclosure Inventory Dips 27% in February: CoreLogic – The inventory of homes at some stage of foreclosure fell 27% in February from the year before, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic.

Mortgage rates remain low heading into spring buying season – Fixed mortgage rates were essentially flat this week, according to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac. That’s good news for home buyers. Heading into the busy spring season, rates are hovering near all-time lows.

March 30, 2015

7 Life Events That Can Lead To Divorce – No matter what life events you have ahead of you, being open and honest with your partner may help you weather the inevitable storms, says Ochoa. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, either.

Mortgage Picture Brightens for Banks – Many lenders expect strong demand for mortgages to keep rising, and that could boost bank earnings

How to get a car loan after bankruptcy – Buying a car can feel stressful enough, but when you have been through bankruptcy it may feel downright terrifying. No matter what the circumstances that led to your filing — large medical bills or a job loss, for example — you probably feel embarrassed and afraid that no one’s going to want to give you the time of day, much less a decent loan.

March 27, 2015

Five Strategies to Get a Better Deal in Mediation – Tilt the process in your favor in a divorce or a dispute with a broker or business partner

10 Lessons I’ve Learned About Marriage From Divorce – Having a successful marriage is all about the choices we make every minute of every day. Marriages fail when spouses make poor choices as to how they are going to treat each other.

Getting A Mortgage After Bankruptcy And Foreclosure – If it’s the American Dream to own a home, it’s the American Nightmare to file for bankruptcy. In the late Aughties (that’s the 2000s) the U.S. housing market collapsed and the economy began its freefall; by the time the economy struck bottom in March 2009 more than 1.2 million parties had filed for bankruptcy in the previous 12 months. By March 2010 that figure had shot up to 1.5 million. Blame job loss – unemployment peaked at 10% in October 2009 – as well as divorce and medical expenses. From 2008 through 2013 total foreclosures reached 17.9 million.

March 19, 2015

March is ‘divorce month:’ Here’s the reason why – It’s not that things get out of hand on St. Patrick’s Day, sending couples straight to the courthouse. Rather, the process seems to be more deliberate, at least in one firm’s experience.

U.S. Foreclosure Activity at Lowest Levels Since 2006 – According to RealtyTrac’s U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for February 2015, foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions — were reported on 101,938 U.S. properties in February, a decrease of 4 percent from revised January numbers and down 9 percent from a year ago to the lowest level since July 2006. The report also shows a U.S. foreclosure rate of one in every 1,295 housing units with a foreclosure filing in February.

Average 30-year mortgage rate falls to 3.78% – Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, remaining near historically low levels at the start of the spring home-buying season.

March 9, 2015

Five Strategies to Get a Better Deal in Mediation – Tilt the process in your favor in a divorce or a dispute with a broker or business partner

The Referral Power Of Divorce Attorneys – Divorce attorneys have enormous influence with their wealthy clients when it comes to recommending other professionals such as other attorney, therapists, and financial advisors.

Bigger Mortgages Likelier to Go Into Foreclosure – Since the recession, the foreclosure rates for more-expensive homes have consistently surpassed those for the overall market.

March 3, 2015

11 Things To Expect When Splitting From Your Spouse – About to separate or are recently separated? Here are eleven expectations to demystify the crazy train you are about to board and help you navigate the process. Good luck!

Foreclosures Ready for a Comeback – Although the worst days of the home-foreclosure crisis may be behind us, the epochal wave of lost homes isn’t over, and appears to be swelling once again.

6 Steps to Get the Best Mortgage Rates This Spring – With 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages expected to creep upward, keep an eye on your credit score and hold off on transforming your financial picture once you’ve been preapproved.