Is MERSviable despite some significant losses in court?
Does the controversy that’s surrounding MERS and the foreclosure process signal a death knell for the firm or is it much ado about nothing? In
June 21, 2011
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Last nights 60 Minutes expose’ on the foreclosure crisis! (Video)
In case you missed the 60 Minutes story on the foreclosure crisis, here it is! Introduction to the foreclosure crisis From an article here last
April 4, 2011
Is MERS attempting to put the genie back into the bottle with yesterdays Announcement?
MERS – The Mortgage Electronic Registration System issues an Announcement that appears to be an attempt to put the genie back into the bottle Summary:
February 17, 2011
MERS takes a hit in N.Y. decision In re: Ferrel L. Agard in the Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of New York
While this decision does not help Ms. Agard (due to Res judicata) it does seriously call into question the validity of MERS assigning mortgages on
February 13, 2011
Buyers are not afraid of buying bank REO’s! (chart)
Despite the questions swirling around foreclosures, the survey says that the majority of Americans are still willing to buy Over the last few months The
February 9, 2011
Title insurance and protecting yourself in a foreclosure purchase
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February 7, 2011
An example of a denied title policy due to the foreclosure crisis
Foreclosures, REO’s (real estate owned) and auctions on the courthouse steps have one thing in common: A critical need for the buyer to make sure
February 5, 2011
Foreclosure crisis: Make them produce the note! (Video)
“Show me the money” – Jerry Maguire, the movie “Show me the note” – judges around the country If you are facing foreclosure, or in
February 5, 2011
Live Broadcast: Title insurance, Foreclosures, MERS, Standing and you (live radio broadcast)
The United States Foreclosure Crisis Michael Haltman of Hallmark Abstract Service appearing live on 1220 KDOW in San Francisco The show: The Real Wealth Show
January 31, 2011
New Jersey foreclosure reversed: Reason, lack of standing!
Standing to foreclose rears it’s head, this time in New Jersey In what seems to be playing out more and more often, an already decided
January 30, 2011