Legal Articles, Real Estate

Condo vs Coop Advantages and Disadvantages

New York Real Estate Lawyer discusses advantages and disadvantages of condo vs coop

It May Make Sense to Get Over It - Mr. Obama Is Not Going To Save Your Home...

Bank controlled mortgage modifications are simply not working as they were intended

BANK OF AMERICA EMPLOYEES TOLD TO LIE

six former employees of Bank of America who explain what they saw behind the scenes while Bank of America was processing loan modification for homeowners allege that that Bank of America routinely denied qualified borrowers an opportunity to modify their loans to more affordable terms .

Kelo and Lingle:Two Landmark Takings Decisions Courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2004-2005 session produced several important decisions concerning the taking of private property for public use under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Foreclosure lawsuits by Lender now employ an Order to Show Cause

Florida Statute 702.10 was enacted to allow foreclosure Lenders a procedure by which they may attempt to expedite the foreclosure process when they serve the homeowner with a foreclosure lawsuit.

FHFA New Streamlined Modification Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer a new, simplified loan modification initiative to minimize losses and to help troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.

The Many Ways to Be Relieved of Timeshare Obligations

The purpose of this article is to provide a ray of hope to those timeshare owners who are no longer interested in being tied to their timeshare and its lifetime of financial obligations.

How Can a Landlord Retain the Deposit?

Whether you are the Landlord or the Tenant, it's important to know when the Landlord can retain the deposit at the end of the lease. Call us to find out more!

Buying Property and Title Searches- Real Estate Transactions

When buying property, most buyers conduct title searches and obtain title insurance protecting them from later defects in title searches. Call us so we can help you in your sale

Fulton County Bd. of Tax Assessors v. Calliope Properties, LLC

Fulton County appeals award of attorney's fees granted in ad valorem property tax appeal case.

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