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Real estate agent convicted for stripping foreclosed homes

by Moe Bedard

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a real estate agent has been convicted of fraud for stripping fixtures from his foreclosed home in Anthem.

Maricopa County prosecutors say it’s the first conviction in a “home stripping” case so far.

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Maryland to Send Homeowners to Jail Who Vandalize Homes on Exit

by Moe Bedard

ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Maryland tenants and homeowners who vandalize or put graffiti on residential properties going through foreclosure could face steep fines and jail time under legislation proposed in Annapolis.

Delegate Andrew Serafini, R-Washington County, is sponsoring the measure,

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Prosecutors can’t prove men committed a crime when they stripped a million-dollar home

by Moe Bedard

A judge today ruled prosecutors can’t prove eight men committed a crime when they stripped a million-dollar Loxahatchee Groves home under foreclosure.

The ruling could well lead prosecutors to drop charges against the eight, unless new evidence comes to light.

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6 Florida Men Arrested for Stripping Foreclosed Home

by Moe Bedard

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Eight South Florida men who allegedly burglarized a million-dollar home in foreclosure didn’t leave much behind.
The major appliances were taken, of course, but the thieves even swiped toilets, cabinets, tiles and copper wire.
The men were arrested on charges of burglary, criminal mischief, grand larceny and possessing burglary tools.
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Stripping Homes and Hocking Fixtures on CraigsList

by Moe Bedard

The author of the Craigslist posting in Las Vegas made no effort to disguise his or her intentions.
“Stripping House — Before Foreclosure,” the ad declared, offering potential buyers the cabinets and countertops, the sinks and toilets, the doors, the appliances, the sprinklers. Even the palm and citrus trees in the yard were for sale, with [...]

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Homeowners Vandalising Homes Before Bailing on Banks

by Moe Bedard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The number of foreclosures is rising in Tennessee and with it comes a new trend. People are upset and frustrated about losing their homes, and the house becomes the target of their anger.
John Rummage is a Nashville realtor who’s seen his share of homes. 
“This was someone’s dream,” said Rummage.

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FBI Addresses Homeowner Foreclosure Theft

by Moe Bedard

The FBI- Foreclosure theft, as well as mortgage fraud, have become growing problems since the collapse of financial markets last year.
Newburg addressed a crowd of about 60 people, mostly real estate agents, at Tuesday’s presentation. The FBI’s Detroit office handles large-scale mortgage- and foreclosure-related complaints through a hot line.
He said there’s no one set way [...]

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Foreclosure Strippers: Screwed homeowners decide to get even

by Moe Bedard
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Homeowners are foreclosure stripping and this does not involve taking off your clothes

by Moe Bedard

I hear it all the time. “Screw the banks Moe. They took everything from me and my family. They get bailed out with billions of dollars and my family gets nothing. I have been trying to work with these idiots for 8 months and now I am losing my home of 8 years. 
I’ve had it!” [...]

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