renters: RENTERS Losing their Homes to Foreclosure? - 11/05/08 04:02 PM
Months ago I wrote a blogpost about renters who were losing their homes to foreclosure. Yes, RENTERS.  In 2006 and 2007 many homeowners who could not sell opted to rent their homes.  But, in many cases, the rent didn't cover the mortgage.  After a year or two of trying everything possible to cover the difference, many homeowners simply threw their hands in the air and allowed the homes to be foreclosed upon. 
Mostly out of shame, these landlords did not tell their renters, who were finding out when notices were posted in the newspaper, on their doors or when a real … (0 comments)

renters: Renters Beware - 07/01/08 08:02 AM
Imagine this:  You're at home, having a weekend cookout with friends.  There's a knock at your door.  It's a real estate agent.  He explains your landlord lost the property when the bank foreclosed.  He wants to know how quickly you can move.  He offers you a hundred dollars if you can move by next weekend, if you can't, they'll start the eviction process immediately.
 
What?  Eviction?  Wait!  You've been paying your rent.  You have a lease. The owner never said anything.  What's going on?  
 
This scenario is happening with increasing frequency.  Renters are shocked to learn that even … (9 comments)