Category Archives: Foreclosure
Amid COVID-19, Florida Governor Suspends Foreclosures
Since President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to COVID-19, Americans’ lives have been turned upside-down. Schools have been closed and students switched to online learning. Businesses everywhere have shut down. Concerts, conventions, and events have been canceled, and even movie theatres have closed their doors. As a result, millions of Americans have… Read More »
Is It Too Late for Me to Save My Home?
Have you run into financial trouble? As a homeowner, the prospect of losing your house can be devastating. However, once you are facing foreclosure it may seem like you have no other options. Before you give up hope, consider several alternatives that may be available to you as you navigate your current financial circumstances…. Read More »
An Overview of Mortgage Modification Mediation in FL
One of the most widespread fears associated with filing for bankruptcy is the possibility that a person will lose their home during the process. Under certain circumstances, homeowners and certain investment property owners who file for bankruptcy in Florida may be able to negotiate an arrangement to keep their property through a process known… Read More »
Dischargeable and Non-Dischargeable Debts During Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is for the honest but unfortunate individual, often says Judge Paul Glenn of the Middle District of Florida. And for those that qualify for bankruptcy protection, it is all about finding ways to start their financial life over again, leaving creditors, wage garnishments, and more behind them. There is no bankruptcy law, however,… Read More »
Jacksonville and Florida Foreclosure Rates See Improvement
Sometimes everything in the news can seem pretty negative. It is good to get some good news once in a while, and even better when it comes from your own communities. Here in Jacksonville, and all across Florida, actually, foreclosure rates are declining and remaining low, according to recent reports. In January of 2015,… Read More »
Deficiency Lawsuits and Judgments
Around 2007 when the real estate market bubble in Northeastern Florida burst, many homeowners saw the value of their homes cut in half. To make matters worse, struggling businesses in St. Augustine and Jacksonville were conducting lay-offs or closing their doors altogether. Many families on Florida’s First Coast struggled to continue making their mortgage… Read More »
