The global financial crisis that hit in 2008 had a ripple effect that has lasted the better part of the last five years, particularly in the housing market. But it seems that a recovery is underway, as 2013 proved to … Read More →

In the years since the 2007-2009 financial crisis, many companies have been founded with the stated goal of helping homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments. One kind of company which offered relief to distressed homeowners focused on so-called … Read More →

Despite the fact that 2013’s foreclosure market was significantly down from that of 2012, in much of the country buyers reportedly flocked to purchase the repossessed homes. Much has been made about the rebound in home sales in 2013. What … Read More →

In the wake of the 2007-2010 financial crisis foreclosure filings skyrocketed. But after hitting a peak of 2.9 million filings in 2010, the overall foreclosure filing rate dropped to just 1.3 million in 2013. 2013 saw foreclosure filings levied against … Read More →

Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the union. Its close proximity to the nation’s capital, D.C. was once a part of Maryland, puts the state in the direct line of billions of dollars the federal government spends every … Read More →