Commentary

What are the challenges facing real estate investors and operators in 2019? From natural disasters to price increases, here are the challenges on the road ahead.

Industry insiders discuss what the tax codes mean for real estate investors. What factors and challenges need to be considered?

Staying on top of property tax payments is critical for real estate investors. Here, a subject-matter expert provides insights into the critical factors that must be considered when ensuring properties are kept current.

Recent case law in Washington could have major implications for servicers attempting to foreclose on borrowers with bankruptcy in their past. Click through to read expert analysis.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s definition of “debt collectors” has led to both extensive litigation and contradictory Circuit Court decisions. Codilis & Associates member Lauren Riddick dives into the impact of the case, and discusses how the results may clear up some of these contradictions.

A recent court decision provides clarity for a long-gestating question about how lenders and servicers must handle foreclosure notices. Read expert commentary on the problem, the solution, and what it means moving forward.

An expert sheds light on the debate about DACA borrower eligibility for FHA loans following reports that FHA is not, as previously reported, denying mortgages to DACA recipients.

Two experts explain why it is important for a servicer or a financial services law firm to retain the proof of mailing a pre-foreclosure notice and the consequences of not doing so.

An expert highlights the established elements for a court when considering whether a third party’s acquisition renders an appeal moot in residential mortgage foreclosures. Click through to learn more.

Here's how lenders and servicers could face increased risk with California’s affordable housing regulations.