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…

BANKS OFFERING $5K TO $20K TO CERTAIN HOMEOWNERS UNTIL NOV 30, 2011! ACT NOW!

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Breaking News to help homeowners who need to short sale their home! In an effort to encourage distressed homeowners to consider a short sale as an option to avoid foreclosure, certian banks are offering homeowners who meet certain criteria…
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Realtors – Close More Short Sales, Work Less

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As you know, in our market in Southwest Florida, nearly half of closed real estate transactions involve distressed property - either a Short-Sale or a Bank Owned Property (REO). It is also true that these transactions take a considerable amount…