April 27, 2015
Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
Quicken Loans Inc. filed a complaint against the Justice Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development claiming that they tried to get Quicken to make false admissions during a settlement. The Government in turn sued Quicken under … Continue reading
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April 23, 2015
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Real Estate
U.S. News & World Report quoted me in The Good, Bad and Ugly of Real Estate Investments. It reads, in part, While many investors get a rise when it comes to the potential profits in real estate, that doesn’t mean all … Continue reading
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April 22, 2015
Reiss on Anatomy of a Mortgage
MainStreet quoted me in The Anatomy of a Mortgage – Determining Which Fees You Need to Pay. It reads in part, All mortgages are not created equal, so reading the fine print before you agree to a long-term commitment is crucial. … Continue reading
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Wednesday’s Academic Roundup
Keepings, by Donald J. Kochan, NYU Environmental Law Journal (2015) Forthcoming. Low-Income Housing Policy, by Robert A. Collinson, Ingrid Gould Ellen, & Jens Ludwig, NBER Working Paper No. w.21071. Housing Discrimination Among Available Housing Units in 2012: Do Paired Testing … Continue reading
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April 20, 2015
Reiss on Low Interest Rates & Down Payments
MainStreet quoted me in How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rates Without a Large Down Payment. It reads in part, Low mortgage rates can play a large factor whether homeowners are able to save tens of thousands of dollars in interest. Even a … Continue reading
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Monday’s Adjudication Roundup
Former Freddie Mac executives, who were accused of lying about Freddie’s exposure to subprime mortgages before the financial crisis, settled with the SEC. Citibank shareholders slam the Bank’s motion to dismiss a case over mortgage-backed securities worth more than $17 … Continue reading
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April 17, 2015
Reiss on Low Credit Scores and Mortgages
MainStreet quoted me in A Low Credit Score Does Not Prevent You From Purchasing a Home. It reads in part, While consumers who have low credit scores have fewer options to choose from, many can still qualify for a mortgage. Lenders determine … Continue reading
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