Category Archives: Foreclosure
South Florida continues to struggle with foreclosures
According to the most recent data, areas of South Florida are still feeling some aftershocks from the recession of 2008. According to data released by RealtyTrac, one out of every 87 homes in Miami-Date, Palm Beach and Broward counties is in foreclosure, making the area the sixth highest foreclosure rate of all major metro… Read More »
Don’t let rumors discourage you from filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Many people do not consider Chapter 7 because of unpleasant rumors they have heard. If you are one of the many Americans struggling to make financial ends meet, you may have heard about the relief that Chapter 7 can provide. However, you may have stopped short of taking advantage of it, because you have… Read More »
How could bankruptcy prevent a foreclosure on my Florida home?
It may be possible for Floridians to prevent the foreclosure of their home through filing for bankruptcy. According to the Clerk of the Courts for Miami-Dade County in Florida, there have been 3,658 foreclosure filings so far this year. It is a sad fact that so many people every year lose their homes, often… Read More »
Watch out for circumstances that can lead to foreclosure
In the blink of an eye, your life can change. This often leads to some type of financial impact as well. If you are a homeowner in Florida, the smallest dip in income — even if it is temporary — can set you back. If life often throws you a curve ball due to… Read More »
Trump Hires Foreclosure Happy Treasury Secretary
The end of the year is upon us. While folks will gather to celebrate the holidays, it’s also time to take stock to see how the year went. The major news of 2016 for many is that Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. He rode to a win on the strength… Read More »
An alarming number of South Florida homeowners still face foreclosure. What can you do to make sure you are not one of them?
Recent information indicates that, through October of 2016, approximately 1 in every 830 homeowners in Miami-Dade County was facing foreclosure. In Broward County, it’s about 1 in every 620. If you are struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments, you don’t have to become one of these statistics. There are a number of… Read More »
The bank has already started a foreclosure action against me. Is it too late to save my home?
The foreclosure process is a long, painful and brutal one. The home you have worked your entire life to own is at risk of being taken away from you. If you have received a so-called “breach letter,” you will know that the bank has initiated a formal foreclosure action against you. Many people wrongly… Read More »
How will a foreclosure impact my credit?
When people are struggling to keep up with their house payments, it doesn’t take long for the mortgage company to start threatening foreclosure. One of the first questions people ask is what is going to happen to their credit rating. This is an important question, but there may be larger questions you should be… Read More »
What is lien stripping and how can it help save my home?
When you are trying to save your home, lowering the amount you owe on the property is one of the best things you can do. Depending on the circumstances of the situation, this can be a very accessible option for people who have taken out home-equity loans or other types of second or third… Read More »
What chapter should I file under if I am facing foreclosure?
If you determine that bankruptcy is the best path for you to save your home. The next step is to figure out which Chapter makes the most sense for your needs. Every homeowner’s circumstances are so unique. It really is a conversation that needs to be had with a qualified Florida bankruptcy lawyer. As… Read More »