We posted previously on the cause of the rising mortgage foreclosures and strategic default. On February 14, 2011 the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") showed its love and Valentine's Day spirit by announcing an increase in premiums for…
In previous posts regarding strategic default, we discussed the concept of speculation. Here's why mortgage insurance, or MMIF, failed to be enough: While real estate became the subject of speculation by individuals, mortgages became the subject of the speculation by…
If you own a pit bull, possess insurance and are confident about being protected from liability in the event of a bite involving your pet, it may be time to wake up and smell the coffee. Insurance companies have reported…
Contributed by Rosie Cisneros Few homeowners are aware of the legal implications involved in something as simple as paying a neighbor's kid to clean out the gutters or letting children shovel a driveway for a couple bucks. And when it…