I thought I would give you an update on what I am seeing in foreclosures. This mainly applies to California families, but attorneys I know in other states are telling me similar things. A few of the lowlights: Banks are…
Posts Categorized In: News
California Debt Blog: Foreclosed Properties Driving You Crazy?
Are you living in a neighborhood with a lot of foreclosures? Are the foreclosed homes bringing in vagrants, vandals and Viacom? (Okay, work with me – it is Sunday and I had no where to go with that!) What to…
California Debt Blog: Avoid the call from your former broker
I received a few fascinating calls in the last couple of weeks that I have not written about yet because I thought it was just a fluke. But then I read about it in the California Bar Journal this week….
California Debt Blog: New trend: Trying to collect on non-recourse loans
I have come across a new trend and I need to alert you to it. Debt collectors are trying to collect on non-recourse loans. Let me explain. When you take out a mortgage, any mortgage you use to purchase the…
California Debt Blog: Repo Business is Booming
From the Orlando Business Journal: “The down economy this year has created an uptick in business for repossession and recovery firms.That’s because a growing number of companies and individuals can’t pay their loans for big-ticket items such as airplanes, boats…
California Debt Blog: Zombie Debt – Good explanation
HowStuffWorks is an interesting website that explains, ready for this, how stuff works! Its an interesting website and you should look at it. Today, I write to you about their article on “How Zombie Debt Works.” I understand that they…
California Debt Blog: Debt Collection Business Soaring
The Boston Business Journal is reporting that the business of collecting debts is rising – fast. Revenue is set to reach a 10 year high to $14 billion. That is billion with a “b.” Revenue is expected to be up…
California Debt Blog: New Report – 9 MUST Do’s To Avoid Foreclosure
I have just today released a new report on what a homeowner MUST do to avoid a foreclosure.This report, like all of my reports, is free for the taking. Just email me at freereportsho@jonathangstein.com and ask for it. This report…
California Debt Blog: Sacramento Bee Article on Foreclosures
The Sacramento Bee wrote a story on Monday quoting from me extensively in a Q&A format. Here is the article (and a link): As an attorney, Jonathan G. Stein long ago carved out a legal specialty in consumer debt cases….
California Debt Blog: Jonathan Stein named to BusinessWeek List of Top Foreclosure Attorneys
Elk Grove, CA– Jonathan G. Stein of Elk Grove was recently named to BusinessWeek.com’s list of highest-rated foreclosure attorneys. Mr. Stein was the only attorney from California on the list of eleven and was California’s Top-Rated Attorney. “We are honored…