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What To Do With Your Tax Refund

Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.

2013/03/18

Mortgage Rescue Scams

3 On Your Side: Mortgage Foreclosure Experts

Often desperate times call for desperate measures, but before you shell out money to a company to help save your home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a warning for you.

2013/03/07

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3 On Your Side: More Foreclosure Prevention Rules

Having problems paying your mortgage? Some new rules have been announced by the federal government to protect homeowners from foreclosure. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at some of them, and explains what they mean for borrowers.

2013/01/18

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3 On Your Side: Consumer Watchdog Issues New Mortgage Rules

New federal rules were announced Thursday, designed to protect consumers from taking out home loans that they can’t afford.

2013/01/10

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3 On Your Side: Banks Agree To Pay $8.5 For Foreclosure Abuse

3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan tells us about the big settlements reached today between some national banks and the federal government.

2013/01/07

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3 On Your Side: Shopping For A Mortgage

Now on sale in aisle one, eggs, milk, bread, and a mortgage! With today’s consumers feeling more comfortable shopping for financial products outside of a traditional bank, a growing number of retailers are stepping up their game.

2012/12/07

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BLOG: DE AG Holds More Save-Your-Home Workshops

By Jim Donovan: Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that several of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders will participate in workshops his office is organizing next week to help Delawareans at risk of losing […]

2012/11/09

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REPORT: Philadelphia Housing Market Lagging Behind Rest Of Country

While the market continues to show signs of improvement, Philadelphia’s recovery is lagging behind, according to a new Zillow Real Estate Market Report.

2012/10/24

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BLOG: Mortgage Foreclosure Forum Tonight in NJ

By Jim Donovan: Are you or someone you know facing foreclosure or having trouble paying the mortage? Tonight, Tuesday October 23rd, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be sponsoring a Mortgage Foreclosure Forum […]

2012/10/23

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BLOG: DE AG Hosts Foreclosure Prevention Events

By Jim Donovan: Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office is sponsoring events statewide to assist homeowners who are behind on mortgage payments, facing foreclosure, or have questions about homeowner resources that […]

2012/10/12

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BLOG: Wells Fargo Home Preservation Workshop Wednesday and Thursday

Wells Fargo is hosting a free Home Preservation Workshop in Philadelphia for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers facing financial hardships. The free workshop which will be held […]

2012/08/14

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Underwater Homeowners Meet With Lenders At Convention Center

An event at Philadelphia’s Convention Center, this weekend, is designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The event brings together the nation’s largest lenders and their borrowers, to renegotiate mortgages.

2012/07/20

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BLOG: Big Banks To Attend DE Foreclosure Workshops

By Jim Donovan: Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has announced that eight of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders will be attending workshops his office is organizing to help Delawareans who are at risk of losing […]

2012/06/18

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BLOG: NJ Save Your Home Event

New Jersey homeowners who are having difficulty making mortgage payments because of job loss, reduced income, or other reasons will have the opportunity to get some help next week as United Way of Burlington County […]

2012/04/04

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BLOG: Home Loans for NJ Buyers, Cops and Firefighters

By Jim Donovan: I have good news to report for some Garden State residents that may be looking to buy a home. The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage […]

2012/03/06

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