Buyer Beware When Shopping for Foreclosures Online The Internet has changed the way buyers shop for homes. Where once people drove around neighborhoods, they now do the majority of their browsing online. The popularity of the Internet has led not only to websites by Realtors and real estate companies such as RE/MAX, it has also […]
Can the Bank Foreclose During a Loan Modification Application?
This is a guest blog post by Charles R. Gallagher III, Esquire Don’t expect the bank to stop the foreclosure lawsuit because you have applied for a modification. For those in foreclosure, a loan modification often appears to be a safe way out of trouble. Loan Modifications can lower payments, interest or […]
House Bill 1523 to Shorten Foreclosure Process to 90 Days
Thinking of Living for Free? New Law to Expedite Foreclosures…. By SHANNON BEHNKEN | The Tampa Tribune A controversial bill in the legislature would speed up foreclosures in Florida and remove the process from the court system. “This would have a profound and dramatic change on the foreclosure landscape,” said John Byrne, a Tampa lawyer […]
What is HAFA? Do You Qualify for Foreclosure Help?
HAFA Stands For: Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program The HAFA program took effect on April 5, 2010—although some servicers may implement it sooner, if they meet certain requirement–and sunsets on December 31, 2012. Home Affordable Foreclosures Alternatives Program: Guidelines and Forms HAFA provides incentives in connection with a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure […]
Foreclosure SCAMS being revealed-Pinellas County helps home owners
Radio show features consumer scams and foreclosure prevention This month’s show features the latest consumer scams and foreclosure prevention tips. Guests are Deborah Berry, Operations Manager Pinellas County Consumer Protection and Bill Sanchez, Vice President of the Homebuyers Club from Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation. The program, sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority, airs the […]