Many Jamaica home mortgages are still underwater: study
The 2008 housing crash may seem far in the past, but it remains a crushing, daily reality for many...
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Helping underwater homeowners move on
Could a little-noticed policy change by giant mortgage investor Fannie Mae help homeowners who’d like to move but can’t because they’re underwater — they owe more to the bank than the likely selling price...
Underwater homeowners hold their breath: Harney
Congress is back from its summer vacation, so the burning financial question on thousands of homeowners’ minds right now...
Home Affordable Modification Program expanded for one year
The Obama administration’s Home Affordable Modification Program, which relieves homeowners at risk of foreclosure, is being extended for an...
High-profile property owners rack up big water bills
Collecting overdue water charges from New York City landlords can be a pain in the neck for city officials...
Homeowners face tax bump with end of mortgage law
Underwater homeowners trying to get their financial bearings are in for a shock, with the expiration of a 2007...
U.S. lenders increasingly turn to short sales, benefiting market
Lenders are increasingly turning to short sales for foreclosed properties, providing relief for both the distressed homeowner and the...
Surprising number of homeowners faring relatively well with home equity
Negative equity and underwater homeowners are frequently in the headlines, but what about positive equity in Americans’ homes? Is...