
Refinance? Short Sell? Walk Away? What Do I Do?
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Better, Quicker and Faster Short Sales
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SHORT SELL NOW – DON’T LOSE A VALUABLE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION!
real estate lawyer, bradenton, deed in lieu, Florida lawyer, foreclosure defense, loan modification, sarasota, short sale lawyer, Short sales, stop foreclosureIMPORTANT! 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
real estate lawyer, bradenton, deed in lieu, Florida lawyer, foreclosure defense, sarasota, Short sales, stop foreclosureIt 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
real estate lawyer, bradenton, deed in lieu, foreclosure defense, loan modification, sarasota, Short Sale Approvals, short sale lawyer, Short sales, stop foreclosureMany 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
foreclosure defense, bradenton, deed in lieu, Florida, lawyer, loan modification, sarasota, Short Sale Approvals, Short salesThe 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,…

Why use an attorney?
real estate lawyer, bradenton, deed in lieu, Florida lawyer, foreclosure defense, loan modification, sarasota, Short Sale Approvals, short sale lawyer, Short salesPerhaps 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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Is Your Home Worth Less Than Your Mortgage? You Are In Good Company…
real estate lawyer, bradenton, deed in lieu, Florida lawyer, foreclosure defense, loan modification, sarasota, Short salesIs 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…