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MV Realty files for bankruptcy

Housing Wire

Right-to-list agreement firm MV Realty has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 33 states. MV Realty currently faces lawsuits in multiple states for allegedly misleading consumers and homeowners. If the homeowner breaks the agreement or decides to terminate it early, they must pay the firm 6% of the appraised value of the home.

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Exploring Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Financial Options for Homeowners

Realty Biz

If you’re struggling financially and unable to pay your bills, you may have considered filing for bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy gives you a fresh start, but it stays on your credit report for up to 10 years — resulting in consequences for years to come. Instead, you can focus on one. Consider making lifestyle changes as well.

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Smart Budgeting Tips for Homeowners on the Brink of Bankruptcy

Realty Biz

But in today’s unpredictable economy, it’s easy even for homeowners to find themselves on the brink of bankruptcy. According to the most recent numbers, bankruptcies rose 10% last year. Being on the brink of bankruptcy isn’t the same thing as actually being bankrupt — not even close. But don’t lose hope.

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Opinion: How did homeowners get into home equity prison?

Housing Wire

The home equity prison Does this scenario sound familiar compared to the situations of the homeowners that you are encountering lately in your real estate business? If any of this resonates with your personal experience in the current market, you have officially entered the realm of interacting with homeowners in the post-pandemic economy.

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MV Realty files for bankruptcy amid legal turmoil

Real Estate News

The brokerage, which offered homeowners cash in exchange for a 40-year right-to-list agreement, has been bogged down by lawsuits and investigations.

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What happens after the Fed’s rate hike?

Housing Wire

One of the unsung heroes of the most prolonged economic and job expansion ever recorded in history was the passing of the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act and the 2010 qualified mortgage rule under Dodd-Frank. As we can see below, the bankruptcy levels were extremely high before the bankruptcy law was passed in 2005.

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Buying a House While in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Realty Biz

One of the frequently asked questions during today’s booming housing market is can I qualify for a mortgage during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a court-approved debt repayment plan where their debts are restructured over a period of three to five years. Mortgage Options During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.