Construction Law

Homeowners Have Added Protection Against Mortgage Fraud
Albany, NY: The Governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer, is an advocate of homeowners throughout his state. He has just revealed a comprehensive proposal to assist homeowners throughout New York who have been hard hit by predatory loans and astronomical subprime rates on loans...

Consumer Advocate Calls For Ban Against Upfront Fees For Loan Mod Help Or Any Comp Unless Mortgage Workout Actually Helps Distressed Homeowners
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports:The National Consumer Law Center [NCLC] is calling for a ban on advance fees for loan modification help and a federal rule that no one can charge homeowners fees unless the loan modification actually helps homeowners avoid foreclosure...

Senate Says No To Help For Homeowners In Bankruptcy Court.
Congress could help homeowners in trouble, but once again has said a loud “NO” to help for homeowners in need. Today the Senatet did not vote to support S.R. Bill 256 which could have helped so many families facing loss of their homes...

Queens Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Begin To Fight Back; Are In "Better Position Than Ever" To Get Court Sympathy, Says Local Housing Advocate

Senator Al Franken Wants to Create Homeowner Advocate Office
Sen. Al Franken is pushing an amendment to the financial reform bill that would create an office to investigate complaints by homeowners who believe their mortgage handlers are breaking the law...

Role Of Attorneys Representing Homeowners In Mandatory Foreclosure Mediations Questioned
In Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Sun reports:The Nevada legal community is getting behind a new mediation program designed to reduce the state?s ongoing foreclosure problem, but some attorneys are facing criticism for trying to profit from it...

Advising Clients Facing Foreclosure
In today?s economy, more and more homeowners face foreclosure. Often, these homeowners seek advice and assistance from scam operators who hold themselves out to be ?foreclosure experts...

HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers having difficulty making payments
News release: "The Bush Administration today unveiled additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners...