What is a Case Management Conference in the Foreclosure Process?
If you, or someone you know, is going through the foreclosure process you may have heard the term “case management conference”. If you are wondering what that is, here’s the answer. In terms of foreclosure, a case management conference is when both parties meet to talk about the foreclosure case ...
If You Try to Buy a House from HUD and the Lending Doesn't Go Through, Are You Still Responsible for the Title, Lien and Survey Search?
Although buying a house already sounds scary, your heart might drop a little bit when your lending doesn’t go through. The question that people ask themselves is, if I am trying to buy a house from HUD and the lending doesn’t go through, am I responsible for the title, lean, and survey search? Th ...
If Your Foreclosure Case is Coming Up for a Final Sale Date is Filing a Lawsuit for Force Insurance a Viable Delay Tactic?
Foreclosures can be a lengthy, stressful process in which all sides stand to lose. Chances are your lender wants to work it out as much as you do; it is easier and cheaper to come to an amicable agreement then to have a drawn out slugfest play through the court system. But if you’ve been hit with a ...
When Purchasing a Foreclosure Auction Property, How Long Does the Previous Home Owner Have to Vacate and What Can They Legally Take With Them?
Purchasing a home at auction can be a profitable investment, but many would-be buyers are not aware that buying property is only the first step to possessing it. If you recently purchased property at foreclosure auction, then you may be surprised to find that the previous homeowners have not vacate ...
In the State of Florida, if Your Home is Sold at a Foreclosure Sale What Are Your Rights Afterward?
If your property was recently foreclosed, you may be wondering what’s next and what your rights are going forward. For homeowners who’ve been foreclosed, there may still be a few options left on the table. Here are some things to consider if your home has just sold at foreclosure: Contesting the ...
The Bank Has Foreclosed and Changed the Locks but How Can You Legally Get Access Inside?
Updated: 6/2/23 Foreclosure is a difficult and protracted process which homeowners hope never to experience. For many, the end of foreclosure is only the beginning of a new nightmare. Many homeowners, for example, leave their homes during proceedings—perhaps on a business trip or to visit family— ...
How Does a Successful Foreclosure Defense End?
Though navigating the ins and outs of real estate foreclosure isn’t always a simple matter, many homeowners often do successfully make it to the tranquil shores on the other side. The ultimate goal of a foreclosure defense is to avoid a final judgment. This means doing whatever possible to come to t ...
If Your Property in Florida Gets Foreclosed Can the Bank Sue You for Deficiency?
If your property was recently foreclosed, you may be surprised to find that you may still owe money on the property and that the ordeal is far from over. When a mortgage lender is unable to recover the entire loan balance after a foreclosure sale, homeowners are often still held responsible for the ...
Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant for Noise Complaints?
How to word a rental agreement with an option to show property to prospective buyers?
Selling your home in a harsh economy can be tough, but selling your home while having a tenant is another matter entirely. While most listing agents and realtors would prefer their listings vacant, landlords are seldom able to afford having their investment property sit empty for months at a time. ...