Category Archives: Foreclosure in Florida
How to Stop a Foreclosure Last Minute
Facing an imminent foreclosure sale with no strategy in place can lead to debtors making impulsive decisions and ultimately losing their home. Our West Palm Beach foreclosure attorneys have decades of experience working with clients in need of immediate legal counsel to help navigate and guide them through their foreclosure alternatives. Here are a… Read More »
Florida Laws and Procedures for Foreclosures
Understanding the procedures and laws of Florida foreclosures can be confusing due to the multiple steps and resulting outcomes throughout the process. Our West Palm Beach foreclosure attorneys are here to provide expert insight to help guide those who may be facing such circumstances. Typically, Florida residents sign a promissory note and mortgage if… Read More »
Strategies to Save Money When Facing Foreclosure
There are various options to choose from when homeowners are facing foreclosure, many of which may not be readily apparent to a stressed-out homeowner. Our West Palm Beach foreclosure attorneys will advise debtor homeowners on all available alternatives and arm them with the strongest defense in the foreclosure process. Remaining In The Home During… Read More »
Understanding Foreclosure Rights
While seemingly powerless and constrained, in actuality, foreclosure defendants may have available to them many legal alternatives. These alternatives may be rights that are recognized by federal and state law, or may be options made available by the banks or mortgage servicers. Our experienced foreclosure attorneys are here to explain what borrowers are entitled… Read More »
Florida Foreclosure Rates Continue to Drop
The good news just keeps coming for Florida’s foreclosure market. The numbers are in, and RealtyTrac has reported that South Florida’s foreclosure rate has dropped below what it was before the recession hit. In fact, more than a third of the markets which the organization evaluated have shown improvement beyond pre-recession levels. The Numbers… Read More »
Florida Says "No" to Foreclosure Assistance
The Sunshine State certainly has no shortage of foreclosures. In fact, the state has more foreclosures than any other state in the U.S. Which is why it’s baffling that Florida recently turned down a chance at $250 million in foreclosure relief funds. The Hardest Hit Fund Program The up to $250 million in foreclosure… Read More »
New Legislation Proposed for Zombie Homes | Kelley Kaplan & Eller
The zombie home epidemic in Florida does not seem to be letting up any time soon, and Florida Congressman Alan Grayson has had enough of it. Zombie homes are those for which the foreclosure process has yet to be completed on, so they remain vacant and unmaintained. Grayson’s proposed legislation is aimed at increasing penalties… Read More »
Foreclosure Rates Fall, Renters Increase
Over the past several years, the nation’s foreclosure rates have kept falling in most areas of the country. While there have been fluctuations, the overall rate of homes in foreclosure has dropped 4 percent since the foreclosure crisis in 2008. While this is good news, Americans are still reeling from the financial struggles that resulted… Read More »
Foreclosure Filings Achieve a Nine-Year Low
The housing market is a key financial indicator of the overall nation’s economic health. A review of 2015’s foreclosure activity points toward improvement of the economy, as we reach numbers that had not been seen in nearly a decade. The 2015 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™ shows that foreclosure filings, default notices, scheduled auctions, and… Read More »
New Lows in Foreclosure Rate
18.02.2016 Foreclosure in Florida Foreclosures and delinquent mortgages hit impressive lows in 2015, both nationally and locally. South Florida saw major declines in both ratings, yet the area still lags behind national trends. Foreclosure Rates CoreLogic reported that the region saw greater declines in foreclosure rates than the nation as a whole from November… Read More »
