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SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

A woman was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her roommate over unpaid rent and attempting to conceal the crime.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

ALTA report quantifies complex title work required before closing

Title professionals conduct extensive research and curative work to ensure clear and insurable titles before real estate transactions close.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Florida court shields reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

The court ruled that just because a homeowner has access to funds through a HECM doesn't mean those funds can be garnished until the homeowner actually requests a draw.
Miami
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders are modernizing the closing process with digital tools, but notarization outside closing events remains a challenge, slowing loan velocity and increasing compliance risks.
#bankruptcy
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Would-be flipper of Kanye West's former Malibu pad files for BK to stop auction

Belwood Investments filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, protecting its Malibu property from auction amid significant financial liabilities and a troubled investment history.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Real estate

San Jose hotel owner hopes bankruptcy will help hold off foreclosure

Bankruptcy filing by the owner delays foreclosure of a 204-room Motel 6 and Super 8 in San Jose amid lender allegations of mismanagement.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Would-be flipper of Kanye West's former Malibu pad files for BK to stop auction

Belwood Investments filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, protecting its Malibu property from auction amid significant financial liabilities and a troubled investment history.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Virginia widow alleges wrongful reverse mortgage foreclosure

The lawsuit challenges HUD's handling of reverse mortgages, claiming protections for non-borrowing spouses were not implemented properly, leading to wrongful foreclosures.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

eXp, former agents ask judge to end Roberts sexual assault lawsuit

Roberts alleges that the girlfriend of David Golden, one of the men she has claimed sexually assaulted her, placed a pill in her mouth and told her it was Adderall. Instead, it was a drug that caused Roberts to black out. While Roberts said she doesn't remember the majority of what happened after blacking out, she said that through the testimony of others at the event, flashes of memory that came back to her and contextual clues, she concluded that she was raped by Golden and another former eXp agent Michael Bjorkman.
SF LGBT
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The mortgage industry built a sales infrastructure. It now needs a navigation infrastructure

Mortgage lending's efficiency may obscure its complexities, necessitating a shift from sales infrastructure to navigation infrastructure for better borrower understanding.
Chicago
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Judge rejects emergency hearing request Hawthorne bankruptcy

A federal bankruptcy judge rejected Hawthorne Race Course's request for an emergency hearing on its motion for extended time to file financial disclosures, requiring the case to proceed on the regular court calendar.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Tax liens and the curious case of Fillmore Brown

New York City's tax lien sale system, flawed since 1996, is finally undergoing reform with a six-month suspension to review the process and potentially replace private investor foreclosures with a land trust model.
#real-estate-fraud
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge landlord ordered to pay $4M in restitution for defrauding dozens of immigrant families * Brooklyn Paper

SF real estate
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
4 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money, a Marin County real estate finance company, abruptly closed with over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, prompting District Attorney investigation into potential fraud or business failure.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Bay Ridge landlord ordered to pay $4M in restitution for defrauding dozens of immigrant families * Brooklyn Paper

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Water firms sent bailiffs to tens of thousands of homes for debts under 1,000

Tens of thousands of bailiff visits occur annually across English and Welsh water companies, with significant variation in enforcement practices and inconsistent protections for vulnerable customers.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

West Capital sues loanDepot over TILA pay violations

loanDepot allegedly compensated production staff for steering borrowers into higher-rate loans while penalizing pricing exceptions, creating unfair competitive advantages through systematic violations of lending regulations.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Chaos at NJ Attorney's office hampers mortgage fraud cases

President Donald Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, to lead the prominent New Jersey office early in his term before a judge, Matthew Brann, disqualified Habba for sidestepping Senate confirmation. Habba's replacements, three prosecutors, picked by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, could be in a similar predicament.
NYC real estate
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

As Litigation Finance Grows, Law Students Have Opportunity To Get In On It Early - Above the Law

Law schools increasingly recognize litigation finance as essential knowledge, with programs like Certum Group's fellowship providing hands-on experience in how capital funds complex litigation.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Radian ceased accepting new business for Radian Mortgage Capital early last week and is in the process of thoughtfully winding down the business over the coming months. This decision followed a thorough process to explore divestiture options, and ultimately, we determined that discontinuing operations was in the best interests of our organization, our employees and our customers.
Real estate
#real-estate-auction
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Homestead exemption won't protect owner from nonjudicial foreclosure

A homestead exemption protects home equity from creditors in California for principal residences, including condominiums, and applies only to judicial foreclosures, not nonjudicial foreclosures by associations.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hundreds of properties to go up for public auction in California

San Diego County is auctioning 667 tax-defaulted properties starting at $100, with bidding from March 13-18 requiring a $1,035 minimum deposit and registration fee.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court appears split in tax foreclosure case

The Supreme Court examines whether counties must pay homeowners fair market value when seizing homes for unpaid property taxes, or only auction proceeds minus taxes owed.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
4 weeks ago

Can You Get a Mortgage on Land? Land Loan vs Mortgage Explained

In most cases, lenders will not issue a traditional mortgage for land that does not already have a home or building on it. Mortgages are designed for developed properties because houses provide immediate collateral value and are generally easier to sell if a borrower defaults.
Real estate
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Circle Furniture to auction off remaining inventory after bankruptcy

Circle Furniture, a Massachusetts-based retailer founded in 1952, closed in December and is liquidating hundreds of showroom and warehouse items through bankruptcy auctions from March to April.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former auctioneer who was jailed for stealing is hit with judgment of 45,000 for outstanding debts

A former auctioneer jailed for client theft faces a third judgment of €45,000 from the property services watchdog for unpaid debts from improper conduct findings.
Boston real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Landlord firm that issued 36 eviction notices in one estate has been involved in multiple RTB disputes

Patchflow Ltd issued eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford's Hazelwood estate ahead of new rent rules, with the company having a history of RTB disputes with tenants.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Buy a home now, move in after the seller dies

Wealthy Southern California residents use life estates and charitable trusts to sell or gift high-value properties while retaining lifelong residency rights.
Real estate
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Almost Lost My Home in My Divorce - Here's What I Wish I'd Known Before I Filed

In community property states, homes purchased during marriage may be considered jointly owned regardless of whose name appears on the title, requiring strategic planning during divorce proceedings.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Batton plaintiffs allege reverse auction in Anywhere settlement

In their motion to intervene, the Batton plaintiffs claim that Anywhere picked the most ineffectual class lawyers to negotiate a settlement with in the hope that the district court will approve a weak settlement that will preclude other claims against the defendant. The questionable settlement amount here further underscores Plaintiffs' counsel's inadequate representation of homebuyer claims against Anywhere.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Business Recovery and Insolvency Can Help Avoid Liquidation

The weight of mounting debts, unmanageable cash flow issues, and the pressure from creditors can quickly lead a company to the brink of liquidation. However, insolvency and business recovery processes, when handled properly, can offer a lifeline to businesses in distress. One such company that specializes in these services is BABR (Bailey Ahmad Business Recovery), which provides essential strategies and expert guidance to help businesses navigate the complex waters of financial recovery and avoid the often devastating consequences of liquidation.
Business
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Here's How You Can Challenge Wage Garnishment for Defaulted Student Loans

Federal wage garnishment for defaulted student loans will deepen financial hardship for millions of borrowers already unable to afford payments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Out of the red, but at what cost? Birmingham council asset sales have left city reeling, say residents

Birmingham City Council exited bankruptcy after severe cuts, asset sales, and council tax rises, leaving community services closed and residents deeply frustrated.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. liable for destroying homeless people's property, federal judge rules

A federal judge found Los Angeles violated homeless individuals' constitutional rights by seizing and destroying personal property and altering cleanup records.
#foreclosure
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Do I have any grounds to contest my elderly cousin's new will?'

'The cousin is slipping mentally and I think they were put under pressure by other relatives who stand to benefit' Query: Dear Mary Frances, I'm in a very difficult situation with my wider family and don't know what to do. An elderly cousin of mine, a farmer, has been in a nursing home for quite some time. Their farm is rented out and I was put in charge of their finances, managing the rent of the farm to a neighbour, who has taken good care of it.
Mental health
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

At least 3.7m unaccounted for as liquidators appointed to investment firm

Provisional liquidators were appointed to Strand Investments & Finance Ltd (123 Financial Services) after suspected misappropriation left at least €3.7m unaccounted and clients affected.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Supreme Court declines Emigrant Bank in predatory lending case, in win for homeowners

Supreme Court refusal leaves a $722,000 jury award intact against Emigrant Bank for predatory lending through its STAR NINA program that targeted low-income, minority homeowners.
#oakland-real-estate
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

The Best Day to Shop Estate Sales Can Be a Big Gamble

Estate sales typically last for three days over a weekend: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Since sellers are eager to move product, they will often discount items as the days progress. Friday is full price, Saturday is 25% off, and Sunday is 50% off. This can vary, depending on the estate sale, but since the ultimate goal is to clear a space and sell as much as possible, you can usually count on steeper discounts the longer the sale continues.
Real estate
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My husband burned down our house then the bank threatened repossession'

A domestic abuse survivor faced financial ruin and prolonged legal obstacles after her husband's arson and financial sabotage, but halted repossession by paying the mortgage.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

He helped take over a dead man's Sherman Oaks home. Now he'll spend more than 16 years in prison

Man sentenced over 16 years for burglary, identity theft, and wire fraud tied to a dismembered homeowner and a fraudulent $1.5 million home sale.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Banker who used joint account to pay for affair stripped of millions in court fight

A former Goldman Sachs banker was stripped of £4m after a divorce for secretly spending joint marital funds on an expensive mistress.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Have No Choice But to Sell My Mother's House. There's One Exasperating Person Standing in My Way.

A reluctant sibling is blocking the sale of an elderly mother's house needed to fund assisted living, risking the mother's finances within months.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Court upholds FinCEN's anti-money laundering rule for home sales

In the lawsuit, FNF claims that the rule, which was promulgated under the Biden administration, is arbitrary and capricious, and that the rule will cause irreparable harm. The rule requires title firms to report specific details on all-cash home purchase transactions. These include the names, addresses, dates of birth, citizenship status and ID numbers of all people involved including minors, payment details and information about trusts and entities that are purchasing the property.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Three Oakland office towers are seized by lender in speedy foreclosure

Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, through an affiliate, took ownership of the three office towers in a streamlined foreclosure process, according to documents filed on Jan. 20 with the Alameda County Recorder's Office. The unpaid debt for the three office buildings totals $442.1 million, the financial titan's affiliate stated in the filing, which was a deed in lieu of foreclosure, the county records show. The original loan that Deutsche Bank provided to Starwood totaled $364.5 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection

Saks Global has secured roughly $1.75 billion in financing, the New York company said as filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday in the Southern District of Texas. The private company said that stores will remain open as it restructures company debt, meaning that it will honor the programs it has for customers. Suppliers and employees will be paid, Saks said.
US news
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Weeks into Nama trial, Frank Cushnahan and his lawyers took a big gamble which can only now be explained

Frank Cushnahan chose to continue the massive Nama corruption trial despite a chance for it to collapse after prejudicial evidence was heard.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

What are my rights as a borrower? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Taking out a loan can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Questions pile up fast. How much can they charge me? What happens if I miss a payment? Can they call my workplace? Here's what most borrowers don't realize. Singapore's Moneylenders Act grants you significant legal protections. These aren't suggestions lenders can ignore. They're enforceable rules backed by the Ministry of Law. Every licensed money lender operating in Singapore follows them. No exceptions.
Law
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Blackhawk Plaza faces new foreclosure, this time from its main lender

Blackhawk Plaza faces potential foreclosure after defaults on $31 million in Preferred Bank loans plus a separate $5 million Nano Banc loan, jeopardizing tenants and operations.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Over 500 homes in San Diego going up for auction - some for as little as $2K

Hundreds of tax-defaulted properties across San Diego County are headed to the auction block next month, with officials opening registration for interested bidders. The County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office said 686 parcels will be offered during the annual online sale, scheduled for March 13 through March 18, Fox 5 San Diego reported. To take part, prospective buyers must complete the online registration process by March 3.
Real estate
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Nevada seeks remand in Kalshi lawsuit dispute amid federal debate

Nevada officials want a federal judge to send their lawsuit against KalshiEX, LLC back where it started, in state court. In an emergency motion filed Wednesday (February 18) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the State of Nevada, acting through the Nevada Gaming Control Board, asked Chief U.S. District Judge Andrew P. Gordon to remand the case after Kalshi removed it from state court.
Law
fromIndependent
1 month ago

James Mago Gately's legal row continues over how much damage he did to home seized by CAB

In November last year the house at Glin Drive in Coolock went for €308,000 at auction.
Real estate
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage servicers face lawsuit over borrower fees

Class-action alleges HECM servicers improperly added attorneys', property inspection, preservation and appraisal fees to reverse mortgage loan balances, inflating principals and costs.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Solicitors in legal dispute after mistakenly paying almost 100,000 to estate of deceased client

Error at Galway city law firm came to light last year
Law
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose apartment hub owner files for bankruptcy ahead of foreclosure

The Neo on First owner filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, delaying a foreclosure auction while listing assets and liabilities between $10 million and $49 million.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Foreclosure auction volume reaches highest level since Q2 2020

Foreclosure auction sales fell to multi‑quarter lows while REO auction sales and auctioned properties rose, driven by pricing shifts, roll rates, and varied buyer demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real Brokerage settles Cwynar home buyer commission lawsuit

Homebuyer lawsuits allege NAR and multiple brokerages' pre‑2024 policies led to inflated buyer-paid commissions, prompting consolidated litigation and multimillion-dollar settlements.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Foreclosure filings rise 32% year over year in January 2026

Foreclosure activity rose year-over-year for the eleventh consecutive month into early 2026, with starts up 26% and completed foreclosures up nearly 59%.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My uncle sold me a site and now he's padlocked the only way in'

A planned purchase of a one-acre site is threatened by the seller uncle's refusal to acknowledge a right of way after forming a new relationship.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Brokerages look to dismiss Cwynar homebuyer commission lawsuit

Defendants argue Cwynar plaintiffs lack standing and antitrust damages because they were indirect purchasers of buyer-broker services and sellers already obtained settlements.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Judge upholds Washington state's special purpose credit program

Washington's Special Purpose Credit Program targets racial homeownership disparities among Black, Latino, Native, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Korean, and Asian Indian families.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Arrests made after $1.5-million Burbank home sells without the owner or buyer being aware

Four people allegedly used forged loan applications, stolen identities, falsified purchase agreements and disguises to fraudulently sell a Burbank house and pocket nearly $1 million.
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