While Homeowner Association liens for unpaid assessments typically have priority over second mortgages and other junior liens (because the HOA liens may “relate back to” the HOAs’ previously-recorded declarations), first [...]

The defendants, including Larry Castle and Caren Castle, in State of Colorado v. The Castle Law Group, LLC, et al.,recently gained a major victory in the five-year case when Denver [...]

Fewer people were out of work in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But at the same time, fewer new jobs were created last month than in almost [...]

The D.C. Circuit court allows for 30 minutes per side for oral argument. In its request for argument time, the DOJ stated that because “our position in this case does [...]

Working with regulators, federal agencies, state and local governments, code officials, clients, and other parties requires continued vigilance and understanding of specific, unique requirements. When a change is made at [...]

Analyzing data from Ellie Mae’s AllRegs Market Clarity tool, the Mortgage Bankers Association determined that its Mortgage Credit Availability Index increased 3.2 percent in March. However, conforming loans access decreased [...]

This week, top figures from the mortgage servicing industry and the government met in Washington, D.C., at the National Mortgage Servicers Association member meeting and the Five Star Government Forum. [...]

Bankruptcy filings nationwide took a sharp uptick in March. The latest report on bankruptcy filings by Epiq Systems shows bankruptcies nearly doubled compared to February. Filings were also up in [...]

According to a new analysis of property tax data, property taxes are highest in the NE, with New Jersey resident’s paying more than twice that of the national average. Following [...]