Goldman Sachs successfully completed about 77% of the $1.8 billion in consumer relief it is obligated to provide under its two mortgage-backed securities settlements with the U.S. Department of Justice and three states, according to a report by the independent monitor ...
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As communities are facing unjust foreclosure practices, foreclosure prevention services are struggling with funding issues. How can servicers address the challenges posed by foreclosed properties?
Read More »The Ups and Downs of New Construction
For most of the country, it may seem like new home construction has been slipping. Find out which cities have been bucking this trend.
Read More »The Costliest Neighborhoods From Coast to Coast
A new study took a look at the most expensive ZIP codes in each and every state across the nation. Click through to learn which is the most expensive area in your state.
Read More »New York AG Leads the Fight Against Zombie Homes
In an effort to help communities dealing with vacant and abandoned properties, Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, announced a grant initiative called Zombies 2.0. Here’s more on how she plans to combat the issue.
Read More »Statute of Limitations: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Here’s why servicers and attorneys must partner to deal with the statute of limitations law in New York, which remains an area of risk and confusion. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News.
Read More »Foreclosures in the Big Apple
Click through to learn what a new report had to say about the factors that affected foreclosures in the New York boroughs.
Read More »Race for HQ2 Tightens
Amazon is closing in on its location for the company’s second headquarters. What can homebuyers in the chosen city expect?
Read More »How New York’s Foreclosure Rates Compare by Borough
Foreclosure rates in the Big Apple are falling, according to a new report. Click through to learn which Boroughs have seen a steeper decline in foreclosure rates compared with other New York neighborhoods.
Read More »Where Does America’s Housing Value Stand?
Cities like New York and San Francisco are notoriously expensive, but just how much of the nation's real estate value do they hold? Click through to find out, which cities' combined housing values equal the GDP of a country.
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