October 8, 2013

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from October 2nd, 2013 in which in which Steven Mack, Esq., discusses road rage and motorcycle helmet laws (1:40)(14:05), illegally […]
December 27, 2011

FHA Extends Waiver of Anti-Flipping Regulations Through 2012

In an effort to continue stabilizing home values and improve conditions in communities experiencing high foreclosure activity, Acting Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Carol J. Galante […]
March 4, 2011

Two Federal Housing Programs on the Chopping Block

On Thursday, March 3, 2011, the House Financial Services Committee voted to end two Federal Housing programs. The two seemingly unmanageable programs sought to be eliminated […]
February 11, 2011

Obama Administration’s White Paper Proposes Phasing Out Fannie and Freddie

The Obama administration released its “white paper” outlining the winding down and replacement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  The goal of the proposals is to […]
January 28, 2011

Qualify for a mortgage with bankruptcy

Contrary to popular belief, acquiring a mortgage after filing for bankruptcy is not impossible.  The Federal Housing Administration insures mortgages despite bankruptcy, with seasoning requirements. Time […]
January 10, 2011

Change is coming to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative Program

Pursuant to the new guidelines released December 28, 2010, servicers are expected to put into place the revised guidelines on or before February 1, 2011.  As […]
December 27, 2010

Obama Administration Putting Pressure on Fannie and Freddie to Agree to Principal Reductions

The Obama administration is trying to convince Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to join a program run by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) that allows banks […]
August 20, 2010

Negative Equity Refinance Program

Starting September 7, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will offer a new refinance program to qualifying underwater homeowners.  To be able to participate in the […]