The nationwide halt on foreclosures by Bank of America, along with other banks that are considering the same thing will most likely slow up the real estate market even more.
The problem lies in the many foreclosures that are currently and soon to be on the market. If there is any type of “mortgage fraud” it could feasibly cloud the titles of the homes thereby making a transfer of title in a sale much more difficult.
But of course, there is title insurance. That ought to cover it right?
Well, you must remember that even title insurance is still “insurance”. If there is even an inkling of risk, they won’t cover it. Nope. Insurance companies are out for the profits. Until the “mortgage fraud” is handled, we can expect a more difficult real estate market at least for the foreclosed homes. At this point