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Problems with foreclosure sales – the impact is pervasive
The Associated Press just wrote a terrific story that highlights the extent of the foreclosure problems we’re facing, but from a little different perspective. So You Bought a Foreclosed Home – Now...
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Willful blindness by judges
It’s a bit awkward to openly criticize judges’ handling of foreclosure cases, especially since I appear before these judges on a regular basis. That said, unless someone is willing to tell these...
View ArticleVindication, one baby step at a time
I’ve been talking about the banks’ obligation to attach documents to the affidavits upon which they rely for summary judgments in foreclosure cases for many months. My blog entry titled “Willful...
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Defending a Foreclosure Case – Re-Visiting the Basics
With foreclosure-related stories dominating national headlines on a daily basis, many lawyers, judges, and reporters have gotten knee-deep, if not neck-deep, in the foreclosure crisis. Sometimes,...
View ArticleStern cases with Fannie Mae are “on hold”
Earlier today, Stopa Law Firm tried to set a hearing in a foreclosure case in which David Stern is opposing counsel. An assistant with Stern’s office informed us that all cases with Fannie Mae are “on...
View ArticleRush to Judgment – Why?
I’m seeing an increasing number of reports that banks are cancelling foreclosure sales, and, candidly, I’m as perturbed about it as the judges, but for different reasons. Judges are upset because they...
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Aggressive Foreclosure Defense Can Prompt Changes in the Judiciary
One of my goals, both as a foreclosure defense attorney and the author of this blog, is to make everyone – the public, homeowners, and judges – aware of the many pitfalls with the way foreclosure cases...
View ArticleWells Fargo admits more mistakes in foreclosure affidavits
As if we needed more proof that the banks’ foreclosure procedures are fundamentally flawed, Wells Fargo just announced it is re-doing affidavits in 55,000 foreclosure cases, as the original affidavits,...
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The title insurance industry – set up for a fall
After numerous reports in recent weeks that they were going to hold banks’ feet to the fire about blighted titles resulting from faulty foreclosures, and shift the risk of loss onto the banks, title...
View ArticleForeclosure Mills Pad the Bills
Have you ever wondered why banks sue “unknown tenant 1, unknown tenant 2, unknown spouse of John Doe, and unknown spouse of Jane Doe,” in addition to the homeowners? Sometimes, these individuals are...
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