Oakland Mortgage News

Romney super PAC supporter has ties to Freddie and Fannie - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Romney super PAC supporter has ties to Freddie and Fannie USA TODAY By Gregory Korte and Fredreka Schouten, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – A Detroit-area law firm that represents mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in foreclosure and eviction cases contributed $200000 to a super PAC supporting Republican Mitt Romney for ... Romney PAC supporter tied to Freddie, FannieTucson Citizen all 413 news articles »

City may pull accounts from Wells Fargo for foreclosure abuses - AGBeat

CBS Local

City may pull accounts from Wells Fargo for foreclosure abuses AGBeat ... city government of Berkeley, California is considering pulling their $350 million out of all of their Wells Fargo accounts in exchange for a financial institution they deem less abusive and more consumer-friendly, according to the Oakland Tribune. The OccupyUSA Blog for Friday (Feb. 3), With Frequent UpdatesThe Nation. (blog) all 11 news articles »

Historic Oakland home's owner getting help - San Francisco Chronicle

Historic Oakland home's owner getting help San Francisco Chronicle Oakland author and preservation activist Jane Powell has poured blood, sweat, tears and lots of money into restoring her 1905 Arts and Crafts house, a vintage treasure in the Fruitvale district. But after seeing her income plummet with the economic ...

Occupy Oakland: Video Shows Protesters Breaking Into City Hall (LIVE UPDATES) - Huffington Post

Occupy Oakland: Video Shows Protesters Breaking Into City Hall (LIVE UPDATES) Huffington Post The Garrets fell behind on their mortgage when their daughter was laid off and William Garret, who is legally blind, suffered a stroke. The Garrets have lived in their home for 22 years. @ OccupyWallStNYC : Occupy Bushwick GA is Today, 7pm at The Loom ... and more »

Occupations Report Feb. 3, 2012 - Free Speech TV (blog)

BBC News

Occupations Report Feb. 3, 2012 Free Speech TV (blog) BANK JUSTICE Major Lawsuit Filed Against Nation's Largest Banks Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today filed a lawsuit against several of the nation's largest banks charging that the creation and use of a private national mortgage electronic ... A Festival of Reason and the Art of Common SenseBrooklyn Rail all 305 news articles »

Feb. 3-5 Weekend Events: What's Going On, What's Different - Patch.com

Feb. 3-5 Weekend Events: What's Going On, What's Different Patch.com 'Star Trek' actor Robert Picardo Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO., 8 pm— Emmy-nominated and 'Star Trek' TV series actor Robert Picardo will discuss his experiences with the popular entertainment franchise in May Hall at ... and more »

From the junkyard to the garden: Artists reclaim materials for masterpieces - San Jose Mercury News

From the junkyard to the garden: Artists reclaim materials for masterpieces San Jose Mercury News A self-proclaimed "grease monkey" who used to have his own auto repair shop, Vinnie Flores of Oakland creates most of his art from car parts he picks up at wrecking and salvage yards, garage sales and even the side of the road. and more »

Signature Properties restarts condo sales in 288 Third and Broadway Grand - Bizjournals.com (blog)

Signature Properties restarts condo sales in 288 Third and Broadway Grand Bizjournals.com (blog) Mike Ghielmetti, president of Signature Properties, said the Oakland condo market has improved enough to put condos up for sale again. Signature Properties is putting units back on the condo market in two Oakland buildings. The firm is selling 31 units ... and more »

Foreclosures Draw Private Equity as U.S. Selling 200000 Homes: Mortgages - Bloomberg

Bloomberg

Foreclosures Draw Private Equity as U.S. Selling 200000 Homes: Mortgages Bloomberg An S&P/Case-Shiller index (SPX) of property values in 20 cities has dropped 33 percent from its peak in July 2006 and 12 percent of homeowners with a mortgage are either delinquent or in foreclosure. Last week, the administration revised its Home ... and more »

Wells Fargo to Help Sacramento Area Customers Facing Mortgage Payment Challenges - MarketWatch (press release)

Wells Fargo to Help Sacramento Area Customers Facing Mortgage Payment Challenges MarketWatch (press release) 23), Oakland, CA (March 8 - 9) and Los Angeles (March 14 - 15). Customers across the country facing mortgage payment difficulties can also call 1-800-678-7986 for more information about potential options to avoid foreclosure. and more »