Q-Law Blog

HAMP, HARP, and Harpster

My fondness for alliterations compels the title.  I could not resist.  The purpose of this post is to welcome Lake Oswego attorney extraordinaire, Kelly Harpster,

MERS Fatigue

OK, I admit it!  I am suffering from chronic MERS fatigue.  Every few days, in some part of the country, MERS gets sued by someone. 

Distressed Housing FAQs

Question [Hardship Letters].  I am trying to do a short sale.  The bank is asking me for a “hardship letter.”  What is it they are

Realtor Alert – Short Sale Fraud

Introduction. Recently there have been some anecdotal reports that real estate licensees, presumably with the knowledge and consent of sellers and buyers, have engaged in

Strategic Default – Five Years Later

“Some borrowers default because they no longer possess the ability to repay their mortgage loans. However, there is a group of borrowers who may continue