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In the latest edition of Counsel's Corner, Eric Houser of Houser & Allison discusses a recent court decision which a borrower challenged the servicer's right to foreclose based on the assignment of the loan.
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The Rise of Julián Castro: The HUD Secretary in His Own Words
The meteoric rise of the sitting HUD Secretary has many speculating about his future. In this exclusive interview with DS News Assistant Editor Brian Honea, the man many are calling the “VP in waiting” discusses politics, the future of housing, and new opportunities that await him.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: Challenges that Keep Foreclosures Stuck in the Pipeline
In this installment of Counsel's Corner, Larry Buckley and Adam Womack of Buckley Madole discuss a few of the things that can delay foreclosure or bankruptcy proceedings.
Read More »Ask the Economist: What Does the Spring Hold for Homebuyers?
Zillow Chief Economist Svenja Gudell discusses recent economic slowdowns and how they might affect the spring homebuying season in our latest installment of Ask the Economist.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: Dealing with Declines in Default Inventory
Glen Rubin, managing partner with Rubin Lublin, LLC, discusses coping with the industry's ongoing drop in default-related volume.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: HOA Super-Priority Lien Issue Not as Clear After Court Opinion
The latest opinion by the Nevada Supreme Court on HOA foreclosures and super-priority liens was supposed to provide more clarity for the industry, but did it? Jon Patterson and Aaron Chastain of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings discuss.
Read More »Ask the Economist: Consumers Should Jump in the Market Before It’s Too Late
Ted Jones, Chief Economist—Senior Vice President for Stewart Title Guaranty Company talks about how potential home buyers could miss the boat.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: It’s Not Over Yet Between Fair Housing Alliance and U.S. Bank
Counsel's Corner is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with default servicing attorneys around the country about the most pressing issues facing the default servicing industry. This installment features Steve Dane, partner with Relman, Dane & Colfax in Toledo, Ohio.
Read More »Ask the Economist: What Will be the Biggest Obstacles to Homeownership This Year?
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Ralph McLaughlin, Chief Economist at Trulia.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: Diversification is Key for Default Servicing Firms
Counsel's Corner is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with default servicing attorneys around the country about the most pressing issues facing the default servicing industry. This installment features Mike Barker, Managing Partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer.
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