Monthly Archives: January 2015

Mold – Is the cure more confusing than the cause?

Mold has existed since time began and will continue to live beyond mankind’s extermination. There – with that said – don’t freak out if you see a little green or black growth around your home. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) … Continue reading

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What government agency is responsible to investigate mortgage fraud?

Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force The FTC protects consumers by stopping unfair, deceptive or fraudulent practices in the marketplace in financial transactions including purchasing homes and getting a mortgage.The FTC conducts investigations and sues companies and … Continue reading

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Crowdfunding for real estate

How Crowdfunding Could Help You Invest in Property… Basically, with real estate crowdfunding, you invest your money in a project or real estate portfolio, and you receive earnings in proportion to your stake. 6 Crowdfunding Pitfalls to Avoid 7-15-2015: Real … Continue reading

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Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act (MFDRA) of 2007…no longer in effect for 2018 tax year and beyond…

This means those under foreclosure or distressed mortgage default, there will be a federal income tax bill on the way…or is it? How to Avoid Taxes on Canceled Mortgage Debt… This can also apply to debt that is discharged in … Continue reading

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Concerns from the DOL – US Office of Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General in the Department of Labor raised some Significant Concerns such as: Protecting the Safety and Health of Workers: OIG is concerned with OSHA’s ability to best target its compliance activities to those areas where they … Continue reading

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Some of Many Real Estate Predictions for 2015

Who really knows what will happen in 2015…nobody expected to start 2015 with interest rates below 4%, but they did…and several “experts” predicted real estate rebounds and yet the economy remains sluggish and normal young home buyers still can’t find … Continue reading

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HUD’s 2014 Annual Report on Mortgage Insurance Fund Status to US Congress

Foreclosures are down 68 percent since the height of the crisis and recoveries to the Fund have improved 68 percent from their lowest level. FHA’s mortgage insurance fund’s overall Economic Net Worth has improved by $6.1 billion from a negative … Continue reading

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