W. J. Mencarow

Real estate listings plunge

The coronavirus shutdown has hit the real estate market hard with new listings plunging this year during what should be the peak season for home shopping. New home listings were down 27% nationwide in the first week of April compared to a year ago, with the cities of Detroit, Pittsburgh and New York most affected …

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Opportunity Zone Investing in 5 Major Markets

In the last year, Opportunity Zones have been the center of many conversations for those involved in commercial real estate. Opportunity Zones mark the latest way of helping investors save on taxes, while also aiding to advance the economic fabric of an underdeveloped community. The Opportunity Zone program was established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. …

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Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill to Cancel Rent & Mortgage Payments – But Not Her Salary

Democrat Representative Ilhan Omar introduced a bill last week calling for the cancellation of rent and mortgage payments through the end of the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation would establish a fund for landlords and mortgage holders to cover losses from the canceled payments. That means that potential bank losses would be transferred to taxpayers. It …

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An “Avalanche” Of Force Majeure Lawsuits Expected

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to usher in a flood of litigation over force majeure (“acts of God)  clauses in real estate contracts, and while each case will first examine the circumstances and language of the contract, lawyers say states will also differ in their interpretations. Force majeure, common in real estate contracts, excuses parties …

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Another Wave Of Foreclosures Means More Non-Performing Notes

The widespread misery spread by COVID-19 has left many homeowners scrambling to figure out how to pay their mortgages. Homeowners with government-backed loans—and even many without—are being offered up to 12 months of forbearance, doled out in 90-day chunks. But this temporary fix could result in another wave of foreclosures if additional assistance isn’t provided. …

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Make sure your payors know that they may owe missed monthly payments in a lump sum

With business closures and job losses due to the coronavirus outbreak, about 2 million borrowers so far have applied for mortgage forbearance programs. But homeowners should fully understand what forbearance means before entering into such an agreement with their lender, financial experts advise. Many homeowners who take forbearance options will be on the hook for …

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