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Florida company accused of charging homeowners for empty promises
October 16, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SPOKANE, WA - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — They call themselves “United Home Savers” and pledge to help homeowners facing foreclosure. But the Attorney General’s Office says a Florida-based business and its owners actually preyed on Washington residents.“United Home Savers is a misnomer,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “The company promised to rescue homeowners […]
Dirty deeds: Attorney General’s Office raises the red flag on foreclosure fraud
September 5, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
OLYMPIA, WA - September 05, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Rising mortgage payments have paved the way for scammers who peruse foreclosure listings. Grasping at any offer for help, their victims have paid for false promises, been cheated out of equity and, in severe cases, were tricked into transferring ownership of their homes.
New law helps protect distressed homeowners
June 9, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE - A new state law to help protect financially strapped homeowners from equity skimming and foreclosure rescue scams becomes effective in Washington on June 12. The new law provides safeguards for people trying to stop the loss of their home and requires new disclosures and responsibilities for individuals claiming to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Attorney General’s foreclosure rescue fraud and identity theft bills scheduled for public hearings tomorrow
January 25, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
OLYMPIA – Two bills requested by Attorney General Rob McKenna that would protect Washington residents from mortgage foreclosure scams and make it easier to prosecute identity theft cases are scheduled for public hearings on Friday, Jan. 25.
Attorney General settles with Kirkland-based real estate lead company
November 7, 2007 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA., November 06, 2007 – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced a settlement with a Kirkland-based company that sells leads to real estate agents on a subscription basis. HouseValues, Inc., is accused of misrepresenting the quality of information it provides and misrepresenting subscribers’ cancellation rights.
Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Spokane, Washington, Developers, Architects, And Engineers
September 29, 2007 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, September 25, 2007 – The Justice Department today sued the developers, architects, and professional engineers responsible for building five apartment complexes in Spokane County, Wash., alleging that they designed and built the complexes in violation of the Fair Housing Act by failing to make the complexes accessible to wheelchair users and other persons with physical […]