Ask a real estate pro: Why not just walk away from my home? Board-certified real estate attorney Gary M. Singer answers housing questions in this space each Friday. To ask him a question about short sales, mortgages, refinancing, homeowner's associations or any other residential real estate topic, click here.


 Bank of America extends drop in mortgage rankings Bank of America Corp was the fourth-biggest U.S. mortgage lender in the fourth quarter of 2011, continuing its descent in the rankings after it stopped buying loans made by smaller banks.


 Trump, Deion Sanders star in Century 21 Super Bowl ad Another sign that the housing market is bouncing back: Century 21, the iconic real estate company, is spending serious coin on a Super Bowl commercial.


 Banks would reduce mortgage debt as part of settlement About 1 million homeowners could get their mortgages reduced by an average of $20,000 if major lenders agree to settle a government inquiry of improper foreclosure practices.


 Price declines main source of homeowner discontent Nearly three-quarters of homeowners said they're satisfied with owning, according to a national survey of 1,400 people by real estate website HomeGain.



(Found on Sun-Sentinel.com) |