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Honolulu, HI  96825
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Congressional hearings raise renewed foreclosure concerns by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 11/16/2010

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Federal agencies probing foreclosure problems by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 10/19/2010

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Bank of America plans to resume some foreclosures by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 10/18/2010

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All 50 states launch joint investigation into foreclosures by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 10/13/2010/

Administration declines to halt all foreclosures by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 10/12/2010

Fight over who has legal right to foreclose makes mess worse by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 10/11/2010

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Bank of America halts foreclosure sales in all 50 states USA TODAY, 10/8/2010

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Foreclosure fraud? Ohio vs. GMAC may have ripple effect by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 10/7/2010

Wells Fargo pays $24M to end deceptive mortgage practices probe by Alan Zibel, AP, Washington Post, 10/5/2010

Senator demands mortgage lenders reveal foreclosure errors by Alan Zibel, AP, Washington Post, 10/5/2010

Grant will help turn foreclosures into affordable homes (Maui) by Claudine San Nicolas, The Maui News, 10/2/2010

Bank of America delays foreclosures in 23 states by Alan Zibel, AP, Washington Post, 10/1/2010

Document flaws have put brakes on foreclosures David Streitfeld Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 10/1/2010

JPMorgan Chase suspends certain foreclosures by Janna Herron, AP, USA TODAY, 9/29/2010

Foreclosure sales pick up speed, drag down home prices by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 9/29/2010

Mistakes widespread on foreclosures, lawyers say by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 9/26/2010

RealtyTrac: Hawaii had 10th most foreclosures in August Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/16/2010

Foreclosures hit all-time high-The August surge to 1,629 places the state's rate of one filing per 315 households at 10th highest in the nation Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 9/16/2010

Homes lost to foreclosure up 25% from last August by Alex Veiga, AP, USA TODAY, 9/16/2010

Home mortgage modification snags spark lawsuits by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 9/9/2010

FHA asks lenders to forgive 10% of 'underwater' mortgages by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 9/7/2010

Maui’s foreclosure picture ‘not pretty’-Listings, however, supply inventory for a sense of normalcy in real estate market By Lee Imada, The Maui News, 8/29/2010

Federal grant would help turn foreclosures into affordables By Lee Imada, The Maui News, 8/29/2010

Ranks of underwater home mortgages swell in Hawaii Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/27/2010

One in 10 with a mortgage face foreclosure by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 8/26/2010

Mortgage aid program still washes out lots of borrowers by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 8/20/2010

Foreclosures finally drop in Hawaii KGMB-KHNL News,8/13/2010

Foreclosure filings decline-The state's July figures were not enough for experts to declare the mortgage crisis over Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/12/2010

Homes lost to foreclosure up 6% from last year USA TODAY, 8/12/2010

Home mortgage foreclosure aid grows by $3 billion by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 8/11/2010

Foreclosures hurt condos-Many face higher fees as some owners fail to pay Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 8/1/2010

Foreclosure activity up across most US metro areas by Alex Veiga, AP, KGMB-KHNL News, 7/29/2010

Honolulu foreclosures jump 70%-The increase comes as the rates in some large mainland cities are seeing declines Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/28/2010

Foreclosures boom among nation's most creditworthy by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 7/28/2010

Task force tackles state's foreclosure ills Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/28/2010

Localities, states scramble to spend foreclosure relief aid by Gregory Korte, USA Today, 7/27/2010

Homeowners need basic protections Opinion, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/27/2010

Foreclosures-Hawaii law seen as helping lenders, hurting consumers Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/25/2010

More than 40% drop out of mortgage-aid program by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 7/20/2010

Fannie Mae gets tough on 'strategic' mortgage defaults by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 7/18/2010

State foreclosure rate easing-But an attorney warns against optimism as the total number of June filings rises from the previous year Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/15/2010

Foreclosure could claim more than 1 million homes in 2010 by Alex Veiga, AP, USA Today, 7/15/2010

Lenders win Makena bid-$95 million by Wells Fargo Bank enough for judge to confirm sale of land, resort by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 7/14/2010

Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Maui sells for $95 million KGMB-KHNL News, 7/14/2010

Sale of Makena Beach & Golf Resort finalized Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/13/2010

Loan program fails island homeowners-Foreclosures startle residents enrolled in the mortgage modification program Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 7/11/2010

Foreclosures account for 12% of first-quarter Hawaii home sales Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/30/2010

One in 8 Hawaii home sales in foreclosure Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/29/2010

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Fannie Mae gets tough on homeowners who walk away by Eileen Aj Connelly, AP, USA Today, 6/23/2010

More homeowners exit federal mortgage aid program by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 6/21/2010

Foreclosure rate steadies in May; see state-by-state chart by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 6/10/2010

Rate of foreclosures slowed in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/9/2010

Isle hotels in distress-Several big properties are suffering from loan defaults that amount to more than $2 billion by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 6/8/2010

Makena lenders keep property in auction-‘Business as usual’ pledged for employees of the resort by Chris Hamilton, The Mau News, 5/29/2010

Makena resort goes for $55M-Wells Fargo Bank is the highest bidder in the foreclosure auction for the Maui property by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/29/2010

Mākena resort sells at auction for $55M-Hotel owed more than $192.5 million to group of lenders, which won bid Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2010

Wells Fargo submits high bid of $55M for Makena Beach & Golf Resort Honolulu Advertiser, 5/28/2010

Wells Fargo high bidder for Maui resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/28/2010

More homeowners turn to mediation after foreclosure by Jeff Schweers, USA TODAY, 5/27/2010

If real estate is seized, sold to pay off debt, redemption period offers options by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 5/26/2010

Isle condo boards get creative to obtain fees-As more financially strapped owners becoming delinquent, associations feel the pinch by Harry Eagar, The Mau News, 5/23/2010

Foreclosure fatigue-While many buyers are losing interest in such homes, experts expect activity to peak in 2011 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/21/2010

Big Island koa forest, Ewa subdivision to be auctioned Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/21/2010

Island foreclosures up, survey suggests-Mortgage group rates Hawaii 8th-worst in nation in January-March Honolulu Advertiser, 5/20/2010

10% of homeowners missed a mortgage payment in Q1 by Alan Zibel, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/19/2010

More drop out of mortgage modification program by Alan Zibel, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/17/2010

Hawaii foreclosure filings soar 115% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/13/2010

Hawaii foreclosures rise in April even as recession eases-April's total doubled from last year, even as Mainland situation eases Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2010

Hawaii foreclosures soar-The rate surges 115 percent, with Maui and the Big Island seeing huge increases and Oahu faring much better by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/13/2010

Ewa subdivision up for auction by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/13/2010

Home foreclosure rate posts first annual decline in five years by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 5/11/2010

Foreclosure snag for housing project-Developer ‘optimistic’ despite $12M action against Hale Mua (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 5/11/2010

Expensive homes are falling prey to foreclosure by Joseph Pisani, CNBC.com, USA TODAY, 5/9/2010

County sets property tax foreclosure auction (Maui) The Maui News, 5/6/2010

Foreclosure auction draws no bids-Investors will get another chance in about a month Honolulu Advertiser, 5/6/2010

Homes can be lost by mistake when banks miscommunicate by Paul Kiel, ProPublica, USA TODAY, 5/4/2010

Honolulu foreclosures soar 123% in Q1 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/30/2010

Honolulu's foreclosure rate up 124 percent as isles catch up with mainland by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/28/2010

Foreclosure rescue effort gets more aid-Counseling services help keep Islanders from losing homes Honolulu Advertiser, 4/28/2010

Makena Beach and Golf Resort auction postponed Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/28/2010

Maui County foreclosures remain heavy by Lee Imada, The Maui News, 4/17/2010

Hawaii foreclosure actions up in March-Despite 1,097 filings, few involved new cases, RealtyTrac data show Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2010

Foreclosures up nearly 52%-Numbers eclipse the 1,000 mark again, but signs indicate the rate is hitting its peak by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/15/2010

Foreclosures up 35% so far in 2010-At this pace, banks could repossess 1M homes this year Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2010

Hawaii sees quarterly rise in foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/14/2010

Foreclosures rise in spite of aid program's efforts by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 4/14/2010

Thanks a Lot, JP Morgan Chase by Maria Dinzeo, Courthouse News Service, 4/5/2010

Short-sale program aims to help 'underwater' homeowners by Alan Zibel, AP, USA TODAY, 4/5/2010

Oceanfront Inn owner in court today, seeks to halt foreclosure (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 3/31/2010

Expanded mortgage aid should cut foreclosures by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 3/28/2010

Walking away from underwater mortgage has consequences by Christine Dugas, USA TODAY, 3/24/2010

Underwater mortgages drain equity, dampen retirement by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 3/24/2010

Double-whammy for homeowners-Borrowers who ask for help see their credit scores dive by Alan Zibel, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/22/2010

Queen Emma Bldg. to be sold at auction Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/12/2010

Former Makena Resort and Maui Prince Hotel up for April auction by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 3/11/2010

Hawaii numbers better, dip below 1K Honolulu Advertiser, 3/11/2010

Hawaii foreclosures drop-A report finds many distressed homeowners despite a decline for the second straight month by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/11/2010

Hawaii foreclosures down 25% Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2010

Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years by Alan Zibel, AP, USA TODAY, 3/11/2010

Foreclosure auction set for Maui resort Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/10/2010

Warehouse condos to be auctioned off-Foreclosure sale latest sign of Isles' troubled economy Honolulu Advertiser, 3/8/2010

Evictions held off for many home defaulters-'Amnesty' by banks due to government sway, weak market Honolulu Advertiser, 3/7/2010

Big Island, Kauai home prices mixed-Both islands saw some gains last month, but experts say foreclosure pricing is the key factor by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/6/2010

Self-storage owner faces $10M foreclosure Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/5/2010

Hotel Wailea tied up in foreclosure ((Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/28/2010

Waipio Center will auction 72 condos (Oahu) Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/26/2010

Nearly 25% of all mortgages are underwater by Les Christie, CNN Money,

New Turtle Bay hui pledges park, housing-Investment firms take over, ending long foreclosure case against former owner Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2010

Lenders do not look far for new Turtle Bay owner by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/24/2010

Some lenders take persistent steps to save mortgages by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 2/21/2010

Hawaii sees rising delinquencies in home mortgages-Industry report says more in Isles fell behind on their loan payments last year Honolulu Advertiser, 2/20/2010

Isles lag in loan crisis-A declining trend in mainland foreclosures is not expected to extend locally Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/20/2010

Honolulu prices rose 0.7% in 2009 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/19/2010

Frustrated Owner Bulldozes Home Ahead Of Foreclosure-Man Says Actions Intended To Send Message To Banks WLWT.com News-Cincinnati, 2/19/2010

Isles' real estate is still in distress by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/19/2010

Fewer people missed payment in Q4, mortgage bankers say USA TODAY, 2/19/2010

Mortgage plan helps only 12% of borrowers reduce payments by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 2/17/2010

Isles log biggest leap in late home payments Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/17/2010

Hawaii foreclosures decline from December to January by Howard Dicus, KHNL-KGMB News, 2/12/2010

Businessman convicted of defrauding homeowners Honolulu Advertiser, 2/12/2010

Nevada Company President Convicted of Fraud Relating to Hawaii Residents Facing Foreclosure by Elliot Enoki, Hawaii Reporter, 2/11/2010

Isle foreclosure rate 11th-worst in nation-Properties near auction boosted count for January Honolulu Advertiser, 2/11/2010

Foreclosures on rise-Hawaii's January numbers increase 286.4 percent from the year-ago period by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/11/2010

January foreclosures up 15% from year ago; surge on way? USA TODAY, 2/11/2010

Citi to let distressed homeowners stay for 6 months by Alan Zibel, AP, USA TODAY, 2/11/2010

Hawaii ranks 11th for foreclosure filings Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/10/2010

A&B affiliate only bidder for raceway-Upcoming hearing a chance to outbid group's $11M offer Honolulu Advertiser, 2/10/2010

Multi-million dollar home on the auction block on Kauai KHNL-KGMB News, 2/9/2010

Foreclosed resort will be sold off at auction (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 2/9/2010

Makena resort hotel to be auctioned off-Golf courses, land part of foreclosure sale Honolulu Advertiser, 2/9/2010

FOR SALE: Makena resort-The Maui beach and golf property has recovered from a near shutdown last year by Gene Park, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/9/2010

Makena Beach & Golf Resort so be sold at foreclosure auction Honolulu Advertiser, 2/8/2010

Maui resort to be sold at auction Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/8/2010

Want a loan modification? Bring documents by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 1/28/2010

Oahu 127th in foreclosures-The year before, 197 other metro areas had worse ratings Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2010

Foreclosures running high-Filings on Oahu outpaced the national rate sixfold in 2009 and are expected to increase by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/28/2010

Honolulu ranks lower in foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/27/2010

Foreclosures in Hawaii Bring Opportunities for Real Estate Buyers by Lucy Clark, Hawaii Reporter, 1/27/2010

Foreclosures test Ewa Beach area by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/24/2010

Kapolei warehouse space up for lease Honolulu Advertiser, 1/23/2010

Lender takes back Kapolei warehouse, seeks new tenants Honolulu Advertiser, 1/22/2010

Kapolei Trade Center new name for Spectrum Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/22/2010

Loan program's failure rate at 25% Honolulu Advertiser, 1/16/2010

Hawaii had 9,000 foreclosures in '09 by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/14/2010

Mortgage plan has helped 7% of borrowers who signed up  by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 1/15/2010

Foreclosure filings in Isles at new high-Rate in December was 10th-highest in nation; data suggest worst may be over Honolulu Advertiser, 1/14/2010

State foreclosures surge-A jump in December pushes monthly and year-end totals to their highest since 2005 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/14/2010

Taking back homes Honolulu Advertiser, 1/10/2010

Defaults rising on prime loans Honolulu Advertiser, 1/10/2010

Home-loan modifications disappoint-Obama initiative is beset with troubles, vexing to borrowers Honolulu Advertiser, 1/1/2010

Growing foreclosure rate a drag on neighborhoods (Maui) by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 12/27/2009

Foreclosure backlog estimated at 1.7M  by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 12/17/2009

Fannie, Freddie halt foreclosures for two weeks during holidays USA Today, 12/17/2009

Mortgage relief plan a disappointment-Of 760,000 who signed up, only 31,000 received permanent modifications Honolulu Advertiser, 12/11/2009

Foreclosures on neighbor isles continue to fuel statewide rate-A company that tracks mortgage failures says Hawaii will still see problems through 2010 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/10/2009

Hawaii foreclosures up 122% in November Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/10/2009

Hawaii foreclosure filings down slightly-November's rate is more than double that from year ago Honolulu Advertiser, 12/10/2009

Hawaii mortgage delinquencies at 4.8% in Q3 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/8/2009

Foreclosure still looms for Grand Wailea (Maui) by Harry Eagar, The Maui News, 12/4/2009

New rules boost short sales-Government plan helps homeowners in financial distress Honolulu Advertiser, 12/2/2009

U.S. to increase pressure on mortgage industry by Alan Zibel, USA Today, 11/30/2009

Report: 8% of Hawaii mortgages are 'underwater' Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2009

Foreclosures in Isles 10th worst in nation-Survey by bankers trade association says rate will probably continue rising Honolulu Advertiser, 11/20/2009

Problem mortgages hit new high at 14 percent-Data mean foreclosures may not peak until next year by Renae Merle, The Washington Post, 11/20/2009

Mortgage delinquencies hit record-high in 3Q, 11/20/2009

Another wave of foreclosures looms by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 11/18/2009

Foreclosure filings top 900 once again-October's rate for Isles more than double that of same month a year earlier Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2009

October foreclosure rate rises-The rates on Maui, the Big Island and Kauai exceeded the national average by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/12/2009

Hawaii foreclosures up 134% in October Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/12/2009

Fannie Mae to rent out homes instead foreclosing USA Today, 11/5/2009

Honolulu foreclosures rising-The numbers worsen as the home problem spreads to cities that feed Hawaii tourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/28/2009

Honolulu 133rd for foreclosures in Q3 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/27/2009

Foreclosures climbing in Hawaii-Last month's filings up 63% compared with September '08 Honolulu Advertiser, 10/15/2009

Maui leads in foreclosures-RealtyTrac ranks Hawaii 15th among states for overall foreclosure activity by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/15/2009

Housing counselors try to help prevent foreclosures, ease stress by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 10/15/2009

Foreclosures in 3rd quarter up nearly 23% from 2008 by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 10/15/2009

Hawaii foreclosures up 63% in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/14/2009

Oahu's Ewa Beach Foreclosures up over 300% from 2008 by David Buck, Hawaii Reporter, 10/9/2009

More mortgage woes may be near-Foreclosures could rise as adjustable-rate loans reset over next few years Honolulu Advertiser, 10/5/2009

Report: Nearly 1M bank foreclosures in process by Brian Bandell, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/30/2009

Moana Vista deal averts foreclosure sale Honolulu Advertiser, 9/30/2009

Developer buys Moana Vista condo, to resume construction next year Honolulu Advertiser, 9/29/2009

Private sale talks delay Moana Vista auction by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/26/2009

Moana Vista foreclosure auction on hold-Unfinished condo tower in Kaka'ako may have private sale lined up Honolulu Advertiser, 9/25/2009

Moana Vista heads to auction-The 46-story condo has been stalled since November, hit by economic factors by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/18/2009

Kauai highest in foreclosure rate-Lihue posts the most activity in the state with 175 cases, a 40 percent rise over a year ago by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/16/2009

Mortgage modifications make things worse for some by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 9/14/2009

Condos forced into creative action amid foreclosure crisis by Judy Keen, USA TODAY, 9/13/2009

Unfinished Honolulu condo headed for foreclosure auction-Foreclosure proceeds after tentative deal for Moana Vista falls apart Honolulu Advertiser, 9/12/2009

FDIC asks bank buyers to help struggling homeowners Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/11/2009

Hawaii foreclosures filings in August 2nd-highest on record-Hawaii filings last month were up 159% from August 2008 Honolulu Advertiser, 9/10/2009

Foreclosures rise-Monthly filings fall, but the 869 total is the second highest in a year by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/10/2009

Hawaii had 869 August foreclosures by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/9/2009

Bankers' group foreclosure survey ranks Hawaii as 9th-worst state Honolulu Advertiser, 9/1/2009

Makena foreclosure could also shutter Maui Prince-Some 380 workers could be laid off after lenders fail to meet funding obligations by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/1/2009

Singer sues bank in foreclosure-Rundgren suit stems from $3M Kauai home refinancing Honolulu Advertiser, 8/28/2009

Makena reflects a global struggle-But officials hold to hope for future of plan in wake of foreclosure filings by Chris Hamilton, The Maui News, 8/27/2009

Lender puts Makena Resort in foreclosure by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/26/2009

Lenders foreclose on Makena Hotel Honolulu Advertiser, 8/26/2009

Hawaii's FBI Operation 'Malicious Mortgage' Crackdown by MortageLoan.com, Hawaii Reporter, 8/26/2009

Foreclosure guilt haunts home buyers  by Steve Friess, USA TODAY, 8/26/2009

Mortgage Relief That's No Help To Homeowners Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 8/24/2009

Lotus hotel sold for $8.5M Honolulu Advertiser, 8/19/2009

Lotus at Diamond Head sold at auction for $8.5 million Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2009

Unity House bids $8.5M for former W hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/18/2009

Foreclosures hitting hard in Kona Honolulu Advertiser, 8/15/2009

Foreclosures hit record 990 in July-Maui and Honolulu contribute to the 15th-highest filing rate in the United States by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/13/2009

Home foreclosures in Hawaii soar to record 990 in July Honolulu Advertiser, 8/13/2009

Hawaii sees spike in July foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/12/2009

Home sellers frustrated as short-sale deals collapse by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 8/5/2009

Sheraton Keauhou sold to Bank of America for $8M-Lender was sole bidder in auction (Hawaii) by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 8/1/2009

Honolulu 143rd in metro rankings Honolulu Advertiser, 7/31/2009

Foreclosures hit Maui hard-The Kahului/Wailuku region had one filing per 81 households in the first half of 2009 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/31/2009

Honolulu foreclosures up in first half of 2009 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2009

Judge dismisses hotel's bid for voluntary bankruptcy-The Lotus at Diamond Head could be put up for foreclosure auction within a few days by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/28/2009

Bankruptcy filing stymies foreclosure Honolulu Advertiser, 7/28/2009

Hawaii foreclosures down in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/16/2009

State foreclosures fall slightly in June Honolulu Advertiser, 7/16/2009

Worst in foreclosures yet to come?-Hawaii filings in June increased by almost 427 percent compared with a year earlier by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/16/2009

Foreclosures up: 1 in 84 homes affected in first half of year by Stephanie Armour, USA Today, 7/16/2009

'Ruthless' Homeowners Pose Risk To Obama Plans-Mortgage borrowers may be more willing to abandon homes to lenders than administration assumes, survey suggests by Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 7/13/2009

MAUI WIPEOUT: Residents swept in debt-Foreclosures, bankruptcies pummel county in economic crisis by Ilima Loomis, The Maui News, 7/12/2009

Real Estate Exit Strategy: The Short Sale by KHNL 8 News, 1/8/2008

Foreclosure help will reach more homeowners by Daniel Wagner, AP, USA Today, 7/1/2009

Sheraton Keauhou foreclosed-The owner defaulted on the mortgage and the former Kona Surf will now be auctioned AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/28/2009

Kona hotel foreclosed on-Keauhou Bay Resort being put up for auction after defaulting on mortgage Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2009

Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa to be sold at auction  Honolulu Advertiser, 6/27/2009

BofA forecloses on Sheraton Keauhou by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/26/2009

Realty investor blues-Hawaii beats the U.S. average in non-owner-occupied properties in foreclosure by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/13/2009

Isle foreclosures set record-The 816 loan defaults in May pushed the state to its highest national ranking since 2005 by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/11/2009

Isle foreclosure rate nation's 15th highest Honolulu Advertiser, 6/11/2009

Hawaii ranks 15th in U.S. for foreclosures, sees nearly 400% spike in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/10/2009

Foreclosure crisis spreads from subprime to prime mortgages by Stephanie Armour, USA Today, 6/9/2009

Foreclosure filed against Maui project Honolulu Advertiser, 6/6/2009

Big Isle project is pushed into court by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/3/2009

Major Relief for Hawaii’s “Distressed” Property Owners by Matt Beall, Hawaii Reporter, 6/2/2009

Hawaii late paying off mortgages by David Segal, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 6/2/2009

Isle foreclosures, delinquencies up Honolulu Advertiser, 5/29/2009

Lender sues over loan-iStar FM Loans alleges a Maui landowner defaulted on payments by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/27/2009

Developer battling to keep high-rise-Builder Bruce Stark faces two suits to foreclose on Canterbury Place Honolulu Advertiser, 5/26/2009

Ilikai units sold to iStar for $51M-Only one other bidder came forward, but the lender counter offered by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/23/2009

New law exempts real estate professionals Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/21/2009

Foreclosed Ilikai units go to iStar-Mortgage holder secures condos, other assets Anderson defaulted on Honolulu Advertiser, 5/22/2009

Lender gets Anderson's piece of Ilikai by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/21/2009

Distressed homeowners opt for short sale by Kristine Uyeno, KHNL8 News, 5/21/2009

Foreclosures dip 5.5%-The total fell in April but still was the second highest in more than a year by Erika Engle, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 5/13/2009

Isle foreclosures rose 217% in April by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 5/13/2009

Hawaii foreclosures up 217% in April Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 5/12/2009

Senate votes down foreclosure mortgage relief bill by Anne Flaherty, AP, USA Today, 4/30/2009

Hawaii agency offers resources for those facing foreclosure Honolulu Advertiser, 4/23/2009

Honolulu foreclosure rate low among other metros Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/22/2009

Honolulu foreclosure rate is 150th nationwide by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/22/2009

The mortgage trap-Fear of losing homes can make owners vulnerable to scams by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/20/2009

Are Hawaii homes at risk? by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/19/2009

Making Home Affordable can help, hurt Honolulu Advertiser, 4/19/2009

Foreclosures soar: Good time to buy? by Kristine Uyeno, KHNL8 News, 4/16/2009

Hawaii foreclosures soar 503% in March-Increase in March was 2nd only to North Dakota, which saw 563 percent rise by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/16/2009

Finding it hard to hang onto home-The housing crisis isn't over yet as foreclosures soar 503 percent by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/16/2009

Hawaii foreclosures jump 503% in March Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/16/2009

Shining star-The lender which pushed foreclosure auctions at the Ilikai wins the bidding by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/16/2009

Lender bids for Ilikai units by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/16/2009

Lender bids $35 million for 203 Ilikai units in foreclosure Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2009

New York lender wins Ilikai condo auction by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/15/2009

Tsunami of foreclosures is headed Hawaii's way by Richard Borreca, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/15/2009

Hawaii Real Estate Q & A by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 4/13/2009

Anderson's Kauai Beach condos at auction by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/10/2009

Homes raided in bond probe-FBI gathering evidence in scheme that targeted folks facing foreclosure, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/8/2009

Warning issued on mortgage scams, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/7/2009

Consumers fall behind on loans at record rate by Kathy Chu, USA TODAY, 4/5/2009

Home foreclosure rescue scams bilk the desperate, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/29/2009

Some Ilikai units will be auctioned April 15 by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/26/2009

Isle developer faces 5th foreclosure suit by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/23/2009

Waikiki Ilikai units to be sold at auction Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/20/2009

Short sales' help Hawaii homeowners get rid of their houses to avoid bankruptcy by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/15/2009

State foreclosures up 275.5%-Hawaii climbed three notches to the No. 27 spot nationally in February by Nina Wu, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/12/2009

Foreclosure filings statewide soar 276% by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/12/2009

Despite housing help, foreclosures rose 6% last month by Stephanie Armour, USA Today, 3/12/2009

February's Top 10 Foreclosure States by Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 3/11/2009

Hawaii foreclosures up 59% in February Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/11/2009

House Passes Legislation to Help Hard-Pressed Families Stay in Their Homes-Abercrombie: “Our country’s economic meltdown began with declining home values, so it’s important that we address this crisis directly.” by  Dave Helfert, Hawaii Reporter, 3/5/2009

House passes bill to let judges rewrite mortgages by Stephanie Armour and Christine Dugas, USA Today, 3/5/2009

Report: 11 percent of homeowners delinquent or in foreclosure Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/5/2009

Report: 6.2% of Hawaii homeowners ‘underwater’ Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/4/2009

Obama administration launches housing rescue plan AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/4/2009

Mortgage delinquencies up for 8th straight quarter USA Today, 3/3/2009

Foreclosure prevention program about to begin AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/27/2009

Possible closure at Ilikai hotel averted by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/24/2009

Fixing the Mortgage Fraud Prevention Act 137 of 2008 – SB 34 & HB 233 by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 2/23/2009

Homeowners avert foreclosure with a request Honolulu Advertiser, 2/22/2009

U.S. spending more to buy foreclosures  by Katrina Goggins, AP, USA TODAY, 2/20/2009

Isle lending experts cautious about Obama mortgage plan-The program is aimed at borrowers who need to refinance to avoid foreclosure by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/19/2009

HUD secretary says banks must 'step up' on foreclosure Honolulu Advertiser, 2/19/2009

Mortgage rescue relies on incentives-Obama's plan tries to stop 'unraveling' of the American Dream Honolulu Advertiser, 2/19/2009

Millions could get help, but is foreclosure plan fair? by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 2/18/2009

Foreclosure proposal lets judges modify mortgages by Christine Dugas, USA TODAY, 2/18/2009

Four affected by foreclosure discuss Obama mortgage plan USA TODAY, 2/18/2009

$75B anti-foreclosure plan is a 'chance to rebuild,' Obama says by Richard Wolf and Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 2/18/2009

Obama says relief plan could stave off 9 million foreclosures Honolulu Advertiser, 2/18/2009

Obama plan seeks to save millions from foreclosure by Stephanie Armour and Richard Wolf, USA TODAY, 2/18/2009

Obama signs huge stimulus, readies foreclosure aid Honolulu Advertiser, 2/17/2009

America's New Housing Problem: Unemployment by Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 2/17/2009

Obama's next task: Tackling housing woes by Mimi Hall, USA Today, 2/15/2009

Fannie, Freddie halt foreclosure sales-Suspension till March 6 gives borrowers more time to work out deals Honolulu Advertiser, 2/14/2009

Banks halt foreclosures; Obama to outline plan Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2009

The Latest Mortgage Rescue Plan is Far from Fair by Dividend.com, 2/13/2009

No one home: 1 in 9 housing units vacant by Haya El Nasser and Paul Overberg, USA Today, 2/12/2009

State foreclosures up 174%-Hawaii now ranks 30th nationally, up 12 places from this time last year by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 2/12/2009

Metro Home Prices Down on Distressed Sales Daily Real Estate News, 2/12/2009

Good news: Foreclosures down 10%; state-by-state chart by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 2/12/2009

Foreclosures again above 300 statewide by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/12/2009

Moratoriums Slow Foreclosures, For Now by Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 2/12/2009

Foreclosure issues still up in the air by Pallavi Gogoi, Sue Kirchhoff, Barbara Hagenbaugh and Kathy Chu, USA Today, 2/10/2009

House committee OKs changes in program to stop foreclosures Honolulu Advertiser, 2/5/2009

Court hearing on Ilikai's future postponed by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/4/2009

Hawaii lawmakers consider bill to slow down home foreclosures-Plan requires lenders to discuss options with those facing foreclosure by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/30/2009

Freddie Mac to let residents rent homes after foreclosure by Stephanie Armour, USA TODAY, 1/29/2009

Who Will Eat The Cram Downs? by Maurna Desmond, Forbes.com, 1/28/2009

Fed moves to help distressed homeowners, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/28/2009

Sheraton Keauhou's creditors may foreclose (Hawaii) by West Hawaii Today, 1/23/2009

It may be lights out for parts of Ilikai-Unpaid bills could result in power being shut off to 219 units by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/23/2009

Foreclosure a possibility for Sheraton Keauhou Bay-The Big Island resort has been plagued by plunging occupancy by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/22/2009

Mortgage Modification As A Taking by Robert H. Thomas, Invercondemnation.com, 1/20/2009

JPMorgan expands foreclosure-prevention program, 1/16/2009

Ilikai lender moves to shut down hotel as of Feb. 8 Honolulu Advertiser, 1/15/2009

Isle foreclosures soar 230% in '08 by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/15/2009

Isle foreclosure rate continues to climb-Hawaii's foreclosure rate sees triple-digit increase by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/15/2009

Legislator says Obama to spend $40-$100B to cut foreclosures by Jim Kuhnhenn, AP, USA Today, 1/14/2009

Citigroup supports bill for mortgage relief to debtors, 1/8/2009

Island (foreclosure) rate doubles in 2008-Experts anticipate it could get worse in 2009 (Hawaii) by Terrie Henderson, West Hawaii Today, 1/4/2009

Buying Tips for Short Sales and Foreclosures (REO) by Walt Harvey, Small Business Hawaii Newsletter, 12/2008

Countrywide to modify loan payments-Countrywide to work out payment options with homeowners by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/24/2008

Mortgage relief may benefit 2,400 in Isles by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/24/2008

State Agreement with Major Mortgage Lenders May Help Thousands of Hawaii Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure by Christine Hirasa , Hawaii Reporter, 12/23/2008

Countrywide to provide mortgage relief in Hawaii Honolulu Advertiser, 12/23/2008

Foreclosures highest in non-recourse states AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/21/2008

Homeowners walk away from mortgages-Last resort for many may be the only way to clear their debt AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2008

Ruling paves way for Ilikai hotel sale by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/19/2008

Owners find themselves trapped underwater Honolulu Advertiser, 12/18/2008

Judge OKs Ilikai foreclosure by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/17/2008

Study: Foreclosed properties losing luster Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/16/2008

IRS helps homeowners sell or refinance by easing tax liens by Sandra Block, USA Today, 12/16/2008

Fannie to help renters stay in foreclosed homes AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/15/2008

Job cuts adding to growing number of housing defaults Honolulu Advertiser, 12/14/2008

Some homeowners fail to pay on purpose Honolulu Advertiser, 12/14/2008

Hawaii foreclosures tripled in November by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/11/2008

Hawaii falls to No. 28 in national foreclosures-State foreclosures climb 248% by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 12/11/2008

Hawaii foreclosures 28th in U.S. in November Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/10/2008

Foreclosure numbers tumble to lowest since June, 12/10/2008

Some owners may intentionally fall behind on mortgage by Stephanie Armour, USA Today, 12/9/2008

Official: Many re-default despite mortgage modifications, 12/8/2008

Hawaii foreclosure rate at 1.67%, 22nd lowest in nation Honolulu Advertiser, 12/6/2008

Troubled home loans set another record in September, 12/5/2008

Hawaii awarded $400K to deal with foreclosures Honolulu Advertiser, 12/5/2008

We must cut foreclosures, says Bernanke, as mortgage rates fall by Stephanie Armour and Anna Bahney, USA Today, 12/4/2008

Hawaii awarded $400K to deal with foreclosures Honolulu Advertiser, 12/4/2008

Hawaii to get $400K grant for foreclosure assistance Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 12/4/2008

Federal funding available for Hawaii homeowners facing foreclosure KHNL8 News, 12/3/2008

Holiday evictions show gaps in mortgage loan aid by Anna Bahney, USA Today, 12/2/2008

ING Direct freezes foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/24/2008

Wahiawa school fighting foreclosure-Hoala is struggling to complete its purchase of its main campus by Alexandre Da Silva, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/22/2008

Fannie, Freddie halt foreclosures for the holidays by Anna Bahney, USA Today, 11/21/2008

Naming names: Who are the alleged Sovereignty-mortgage scammers? by Andrew Walden, Hawaii Free Press, 11/20/2008

Housing official: Mortgage aid falls short, program changes coming, 11/19/2008

Paulson defends bailout, lawmakers seek foreclosure aid by Sue Kirchhoff, USA Today, 11/18/2008

Scam came wrapped in rhetoric-Bond scheme targeted homeowners, spoke of 'Hawaiian nation' by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/18/2008

Real Estate Prices in Ocean Pointe, Ewa Beach Driven By Short Sales by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 11/17/2008

FBI warns homeowners about fake bonds KHNL8 News, 11/17/2008

States lend a hand in time of job foreclosures by Marisol Bello, USA TODAY, 11/17/2008

Homeowners targets of scam-Bogus bonds sold as mortgage relief landed many in foreclosure by Peter Boylan, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2008

FDIC proposes to modify 2.2M mortgages to fight foreclosure, 11/14/2008

Hawaii foreclosures rank 30th in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/13/2008

Foreclosures tripled in year-Home losses up threefold by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/13/2008

October foreclosures triple over last year by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 11/13/2008

Foreclosed properties to be turned into affordable homes (Maui) by Brian Perry, The Maui News, 11/12/2008

Latest aid plan for homeowners faulted Honolulu Advertiser, 11/12/2008

Hawaii homeowners stay 'above water' by Randi Petrello, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/11/2008

Lender forecloses on old Hawaii Raceway Park land by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/11/2008

Bank repos Air Kauai helicopters by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/11/2008

Real Estate Exit Strategy: The Short Sale KHNL8 News, 10/10/2008

Ex-Hawaii Raceway to foreclose by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/8/2008

Hokulia developer remains optimistic Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2008

Bank files foreclosure on Waikiki W Hotel Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/7/2008

W Hotel hit with foreclosure by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/7/2008

Restructuring specialists take over Hokulia AP, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 11/5/2008

Restructuring firm takes over Big Island's Hokuli'a Honolulu Advertiser, 11/4/2008

Bank takes control of Hokulia by Bobby Command, West Hawaii Today, 11/1/2008

Rescue plan should help homeowners Opinion, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/26/2008

Programs are available to help struggling homeowners by Anna Bahney and Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA Today, 10/24/2008

US working on plan to help homeowners escape foreclosure, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2008

Hawaii foreclosures jump in September Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/23/2008

The Case For A Homeowner Bailout by Joshua Zumbrun, Forbes, 10/23/2008

Foreclosures explode to 20th highest in U.S. by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/23/2008

Isle foreclosures take ‘huge jump’-Experts point to factors from joblessness to declines in tourism by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/23/2008

Hawaii getting $19.6M to buy foreclosed homes for housing by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/17/2008

Foreclosure tour connects people with homes by Duane Shimogawa, KHNL8 News, 9/27/2008

Mortgage Scams by Paul Drewes, KHNL8 News, 9/16/2008

Hawaii foreclosures up in August; big spike on Kauai by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/12/2008

Foreclosure filings up 132 percent in August-Huge increase in Hawaii 'cause for some concern' by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/12/2008

State foreclosures jump 132 percent in 12 months-Kauai resort foreclosure paces downslide by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/12/2008

Fannie, Freddie urged to freeze foreclosures, Honolulu Advertiser, 9/12/2008

Bank forecloses on Anderson’s Kauai hotel by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 9/5/2008

Lender forecloses on Kauai hotel owned by Brian Anderson by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 9/4/2008

Ilikai lawsuit dismissed by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/29/2008

Hawaii not immune to ‘liar loan’ crisis-Defaults nationwide hit record numbers Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/28/2008

Judge tosses Ilikai investor lawsuit against Brian Anderson by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/27/2008

Ilikai sales continue despite foreclosure by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/26/2008

Property tours trend makes debut in Hawaii by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/17/2008

Isle foreclosure rate up 169 percent-Hawaii foreclosure rate up 71% over June by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/14/2008

Isle foreclosures in July up 169% over last year by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/14/2008

Hawaii ranks 40th for foreclosures in July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/14/2008

Hawaii homeowners are protected from fraudulent mortgage rescuers Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/13/2008

Hawaii, 13 other states high in pre-foreclosure filings Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/11/2008

Loan servicers paid to avert foreclosures AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/1/2008

New mortgage 'predator' law could affect Realtors by Janis L. Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/1/2008

New housing package likely to ease anxieties of first-time homebuyers-Hawaii residents can receive as much as $7,500 off their home by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/31/2008

New legislation gives hope to homeowners Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/30/2008

Honolulu's foreclosures lowest of 100 cities Honolulu Advertiser, 7/26/2008

Honolulu lowest among foreclosures in Q2 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/25/2008

Isle lawmakers back housing-rescue bill-Hirono, Abercrombie say legislation will help stabilize the market Honolulu Advertiser, 7/25/2008

Housing Rescue - Foreclosure Prevention Bill a Plus for Honolulu by Dave Helfert, Hawaii Reporter, 7/23/2008

A buyer’s primer on real estate terms by Kauai Board of Realtors, The Garden Island, 7/20/2008

Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention -The Unintended Consequences of Hawaii's New Act 137 by Walt Harvey (R), Hawaii Reporter, 7/15/2008

Short Sales – Again? by Walt Harvey (R), Hawaii Reporter, 7/11/2008

Hawaii ranks 45th for foreclosures in June Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/10/2008

Hawaii ranks 45th in foreclosures by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/10/2008

Foreclosures up again from year ago by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 7/10/2008

Hawaii foreclosures down 22% in May Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 6/13/2008

After rough April, Hawaii foreclosures up 26% in May by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 6/13/2008

Golf course goes to creditor Honolulu Advertiser, 5/17/2008

Lender claims Big Island golf course, planned subdivision Honolulu Advertiser, 5/16/2008

Investing in REO properties: Deal or No Deal?-Dispelling myths about REO property sales by Melana Yanos, Nuwire Investor, 4/29/2008

Foreclosures rise, but still few in Honolulu Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/29/2008

Honolulu foreclosures rise, but are second-lowest in U.S. by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/29/2008

Honolulu second lowest nationally in foreclosures by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/29/2008

California foreclosures at 15-year peak Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/23/2008

Hawaii’s foreclosure rate improves by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 4/16/2008

Hawaii foreclosure rate 45th in country Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 4/15/2008

Hawaii foreclosures up, but national ranking improves by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/15/2008

Big Isle golf course part of foreclosure-North Kona site includes still-undeveloped property by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/10/2008

Hawaii foreclosures 'slowly building' by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/30/2008

Isle foreclosures gain but still low nationally by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/14/2008

Florida No. 1 in mortgage fraud; foreclosures up 60% by Alan Zibel, AP, USA Today, 3/13/2008

Countrywide foreclosure rate doubles Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/13/2008

Hawaii 43rd in February foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 3/13/2008

Hawaii home foreclosures show no sign of tapering off by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 3/13/2008

Ornery activists target big lender in foreclosure fight by Adam Geller, AP, USA Today, 3/1/2008

Stemming the Tide of Foreclosures by Ralph Roberts, Realty Times, 2/26/2008

Hawaii foreclosure rate among lowest in U.S. Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/13/2008

Oahu foreclosures still among nation's lowest by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 2/13/2008

US announces plan to delay foreclosures

Isle foreclosures among lowest in U.S., despite December surge by Greg Wiles, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/30/2008

State’s households stay out of foreclosure-Rate is up in Hawaii, but not as much as in other states by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/30/2008

Hawaii ranks 43rd in '07 foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 1/29/2008

Hawaii foreclosures rise, but rank low nationally Honolulu Advertiser, 1/29/2008

High home prices help offset rising foreclosure rate by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/27/2008

Distressed isle properties offer value-Investors are taking advantage of people's misfortunes by buying troubled real estate by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 1/27/2008

Real Estate Exit Strategy: The Short Sale KHNL-8 News, 1/8/2008

Short sale of home may be a way out by Jerry Gleeson, The (Westchester, N.Y.) Journal News, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/28/2007

Foreclosure sale slated for Big Island Country Club by Erin Miller, West Hawaii Today, 12/27/2007

Waiakea Villas business property in foreclosure (Hawaii) by Alan Schnepf, West Hawaii Today, 12/27/2007

Bush signs bill to aid homeowners facing foreclosure AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/20/2007

Hawaii improves its home-foreclosure ranking by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 12/19/2007

The Real Mortgage Fraud by Steve Chapman, Real Clear Politics, 12/16/2007

More Island homeowners headed toward foreclosure Honolulu Advertiser, 11/1/2007

Hawaii home foreclosures rise in Q3 Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 11/1/2007

Oahu homeowners keep up on mortgages by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/18/2007

Many not ready for mortgage rate jump-2,400 homeowners have adjustable-rate mortgages that are due to be recast by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/13/2007

Hawaii foreclosures double since 2006 by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/12/2007

Hawaii foreclosures in September up from year ago by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 10/11/2007

Hawaii ranks 40th in foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 10/11/2007

Hawaii mortgage woes up-The state was at 40th in September with 135 foreclosure filings by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 10/11/2007

Do's and don'ts for fending off foreclosure by Justin Harelik, The Bankruptcy Adviser 9/25/2007

Mortgage firm closures hit isle offices-Despite the third closure this month, positive signs have emerged in Hawaii by Nina Wu,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/23/2007

Report: BofA invests $2B in Countrywide Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/22/2007

Home foreclosures up 60% in Hawaii Honolulu Advertiser, 8/22/2007

Isle foreclosures accelerate in July by Allison Schaefers,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/22/2007

Hawaii foreclosure rate low in July Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/21/2007

Charter Funding parent company files for bankruptcy Honolulu Advertiser, 8/21/2007

More troubles for Countrywide, Capital One Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/21/2007

Charter Funding shops for new owner by Nina Wu,  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/18/2007

National mortgage lender lays off staff, closes doors AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/18/2007

Charter Funding, First Magnus close down Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/17/2007

First Magnus halts operations in Hawaii, elsewhere by Bob Christie, AP, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/17/2007

Oahu home foreclosure rate rises by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/15/2007

Honolulu ranks low for foreclosures Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/14/2007

Hawaii sees mounting subprime loan failures by Rick Daysog, Honolulu Advertiser, 8/12/2007

American Mortgage pulls out of Hawaii-About 40 isle workers lost their jobs as the national lender closed operations yesterday  Honolulu Star Bulletin, 8/4/2007

American Home Mortgage collapses Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 8/3/2007

Major mortgage company collapses Honolulu Advertiser, 8/3/2007

Short Sales – Hawaii Buyer Beware! by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 8/1/2007

Isle foreclosure rate among lowest in U.S.-The state'1 low ranking is helped by a strong demand for real estate and price appreciation Honolulu Star Bulletin, 7/31/2007

Foreclosures Rock Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by Dawn Kopecki, Business Week, REALTOR Magazine Online, 7/30/2007

Hawaii ranks low in foreclosures by Janis L Magin, Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 7/30/2007

Housing market sours; Hawaii bucking trend Honolulu Advertiser, 7/26/2007

States Aim to Stem Tide Of Home Foreclosures by Thaddeus Herrick, The Wall Street Journal, 7/24/2007

Hawai'i's foreclosure rate rises in April Honolulu Advertiser, 5/16/2007

Foreclosures up 44% in Hawai'i Honolulu Advertiser, 4/20/2007

Home foreclosures in Hawai'i up from year ago Honolulu Advertiser, 4/18/2007

Short Sales Set Sail Again by Broderick Perkins, Realty Times, 4/9/2007

Foreclosure's shadow falls across diverse set of US homeowners-At the housing boom's peak in 2005, 20 percent of new mortgage loans were sub-prime, four times the share a decade earlier by Mark Trumbull, The Christian Science Monitor, 4/9/2007

Doom and Gloom - Media Hypes the Sub-Prime Mortgage Scare by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 4/8/2007

Lenders reaching out to stem foreclosures by Ellen Simon, Honolulu Advertiser, 4/5/2007

Mortgage defaults in Hawaii lag nation-The numbers are rising but are still far below the average by Kristen Consillio, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/31/2007

Hawaii ranks low in foreclosures-A nationwide survey shows Hawaii's rate is growing but still lags by Allison Schaefers, Honolulu Star Bulletin, 3/27/2007

How Subprime Woes May Affect The Value of Your Home Marketwatch, The Wall Street Journal, 3/21/2007

Local impact of home-loan investigation will be long-term

Hawaii foreclosure rates soars, yet still low Pacific Business News (Honolulu), 2/13/2007

Buying Foreclosure Properties Has Its Rewards, but Also Risks by Jeff D. Opdyke, The Wall Street Journal, 2/13/2007

Isles' foreclosure rate plunges 79 percent by Andrew Gomes, Honolulu Advertiser, 1/25/2007

Tatibouet mansion fails to draw minimum bid Honolulu Advertiser, 12/8/2006

Tatibouet mansion fails to garner minimum $9.8M bid (Oahu) Honolulu Advertiser, 12/7/2006

Hawai'i foreclosures nudge lowest in U.S. Honolulu Advertiser, 11/17/2006

Honolulu's foreclosure rate is near the bottom Honolulu Advertiser, 11/11/2006

Tatibouet home on auction block Honolulu Advertiser, 11/3/2006

Foreclosure drop largest in nation Honolulu Advertiser, 10/31/2006

Short Sales Can Bail Out Home Owner by Walt Harvey, Hawaii Reporter, 10/30/2006

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