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Refinance? Short Sell? Walk Away? What Do I Do?

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Is your home worth less than you owe on your mortgage? Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? If so, are you unsure what you should do to fix the problem? Do you find yourself wondering whether you should 1) refinance your mortgage…

Better, Quicker and Faster Short Sales

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The Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE's) issued new guidelines April 15, 2012, aimed at making the short sale process more transparent and expediting decisions made by lenders to approve short sales. The Federal Housing Finance Agency…

SHORT SELL NOW – DON’T LOSE A VALUABLE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION!

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IMPORTANT! THE MORTGAGE DEBT FORGIVENESS DEBT RELIEF ACT SUNSETS AT THE END OF THIS YEAR (2012) If you or someone you know owes more on your/their primary residence mortgage than the home is worth, you should be aware that the law currently…

Foreclosure – DON’T FALL VICTIM TO BAD ADVICE

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It absolutely amazes me (although it really shouldn't any longer - I have been practicing law for nearly 20 years) how many prospective clients after getting what may be the best advice available from yours truly decide to do the worst thing…

Foreclosure filings and short sales to increase in 2012

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Many experts expect to see the number of foreclosure filings in Florida to markedly increase in 2012. If you or someone you know is facing the possibility of foreclosure, please understand that it is not a good idea to go it alone. Seek the…

If you are facing foreclosure, a lawyer is now even more important

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The mandatory managed mediation program in Florida for residential foreclosure cases has been canceled by the Supreme Court of Florida effective December 19, 2011. What does this mean to you, the homeowner that is upside down in their home,…
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Why use an attorney?

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Perhaps the real question you should be asking yourself is: "Why not?" As an attorney practicing in the field of real estate for nearly 20 years, I have heard this question seemingly countless times. As professionals, it is hard to argue…

Perhaps The Most Important Benefit of a Short Sale

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MY HOUSE IS GONE, BUT MY DEBT LIVES ON. You should not let this happen to you. Recent data is revealing that lenders are pursuing more defaulted homeowners for deficiency judgments. Under Florida law, if your house goes to foreclosure and…

Is Your Home Worth Less Than Your Mortgage? You Are In Good Company…

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Is your house worth substantially less than you owe? If so you may want to consider joining the trend that is taking place across America as people are looking for ways to escape their underwater mortgages. The trend is referred to as a strategic…