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The truth behind these real estate myths will set you free

by Jeffery Marino | Apr 15, 2013 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 4

Is real estate a real investment? Are you contra cramdowns? All about arbitration? CAR devotees listen up: we are putting these dangerous myths to rest.

Out with DeMarco, in with cramdowns

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 5, 2013 | Real Estate | 7

Attorneys general from nine states — including California’s own Kamala Harris — have called for the replacement of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) acting director, Edward DeMarco. The FHFA dictates the actions of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (Frannie).

A formula for debt forgiveness

by Jeffery Marino | Mar 30, 2013 | Real Estate | 0

To ensure the greatest compassion and efficiency in the marketplace, lenders ought to develop and disclose a forgiveness formula, according to a prominent University of Chicago economist.