Why is a Foreclosure Defense Lawyer So Important?
Why is a foreclosure defense lawyer so important?
Joe Sloboda, The Burgess Law Firm
In today’s economic climate, more and more people are finding themselves in deep financial trouble. In 2009, there were an unbelievable 3 million+ foreclosures nationwide. If you are suffering from money troubles and you’re faced with a potential impending foreclosure, then help is at hand and that help will come from a foreclosure defense lawyer. It is possible that by engaging with such an Attorney this can you stop or at the very least slow down the foreclosure proceedings you are facing.
Falling behind on your FHA mortgage? Help may be on the way
Falling behind on your FHA mortgage? Help may be on the way
by : Joe Sloboda, Burgess Law Firm
Across America millions of homeowners are trying to get their mortgages modified, many times these people are told that they need to “fall behind” or to be late on their payments before their lender will even consider talking to them about a loan modification. Let me first say that while it is true, many lenders are acting more quickly to help those homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure, it is NOT necessary for a homeowner to be late on payments in order to get assistance. 
Almost 3 Million Homeowners Recieve Foreclosure Notices in 2009
Almost 3 Million Homeowners Recieve Foreclosure Notices in 2009
Joe Sloboda, Burgess Law Firm
The amount of homeowners in the United States who received foreclosure notices in 2009 is staggering and reached a record setting number of almost 3 million. This is leaving many people to wonder what can be done for the millions of people who are falling behind on their mortgages every month. 
Banks may warm to idea of principle reductions
by John Gittelsohn and Prashant Gopal, Bloomberg News
Foreclosure starting to take toll on prime borrowers
Foreclosure starting to take toll on prime borrowers
by Kathleen M. Howley and Mike Dorning; Bloomberg News
Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) — Homeowners with the best credit are the next big risk for the U.S. housing market.
An increase in mortgage defaults among prime borrowers in 2009 is likely to accelerate this year, slowing the real estate recovery even as Americans become more optimistic about the economy, said Robert Shiller and Karl Case, the economists who created the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.
Warning Signs of South Florida Foreclosure Scams
With the number of South Florida foreclosures rising, scam programs are multiplying. Many fraudulent organizations have been preying on the emotional distress many homeowners feel when facing foreclosure.
Keep your eyes open for the following warning signs when considering a mortgage loan modification or foreclosure assistance:
- High up-front fees – although many legitimate foreclosure assistance companies do charge fees, they are small and not required until after they start your case. Be especially wary of companies that require high up-front fees and claim to be government-sponsored. Government programs are free.