by Brian Huddleston | Nov 10, 2010 | Real Estate Law
Despite calls from Congress and public interest groups to impose a national foreclosure moratorium, the Obama Administration continues to resist the idea. Speaking on behalf of the administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun...
by Brian Huddleston | Oct 13, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
It has recently come to light that a number of mortgage loan servicers have submitted affidavits or signed other documents in support of either a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure that appear to have procedural defects. In particular, it appears affidavits and...
by Brian Huddleston | Oct 5, 2010 | Real Estate Law
By DAVID STREITFELD A major title insurance company has stopped insuring homes foreclosed by JPMorgan Chase, another sign that the controversy over the legal practices of the big lenders is starting to influence the housing market. ??The company, Old Republic National...
by Brian Huddleston | Sep 14, 2010 | Real Estate Law
Although home buyers sign a never ending pile of legal documents to purchase a home, arguably?the most important document in the entire transaction is the purchase and sale agreement. In Oklahoma, the purchase and sale agreement most often used is the so-called...
by Brian Huddleston | Aug 13, 2010 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is a program designed to boost the economy and to get the struggling housing market moving in the right direction again. HAMP may be used to modify first and second mortgages in order to keep a distressed homeowner in...
