Real Estate

Receiving a notice of foreclosure is stressful and emotional, especially when you have been in your home for many years. You might believe that you have no recourse against foreclosure, especially if you do not have the cash to bring the loan current. In fact, short...

Falling behind on the mortgage can happen to anyone, and foreclosure threats can be terrifying. However, Florida law has more than one way to protect you from losing your home. Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy during a foreclosure A Chapter 13 bankruptcy gives you the...

Falling behind on your mortgage and facing foreclosure is stressful. If you receive a notice of impending foreclosure, take action right away. There are options available to help avoid foreclosure, including a short sale. The short sale process allows you to sell the...

Documents such as titles and deeds play a crucial role in transferring and establishing ownership during real estate transactions. Understanding the differences between deeds and titles is important if you are buying or selling property. Furthermore, you should learn...

Most homeowners secure loans from banks to pay for their homes. During financial hardships, owners may not keep up with their mortgage payments. Instead of risking a foreclosure, they can consider short sales. Since short sales differ from traditional home sales,...

If property owners stop making mortgage payments, banks often want the property back. When the owners' location is unknown, lenders must repossess the property. These properties often get referred to as real estate-owned or REO properties. Banks have no use for empty...

It is technically possible to sell a home with a lien, but depending on the type of lien and the amount of debt owed, a lien could prevent the sale. Lifting a lien can be time-consuming, so it is advisable to resolve any liens before selling a home. What is a lien? A...

Someone who believes they have a right of ownership for a piece of real property can file a quiet title action to determine the rightful owner. A quiet title action is a legal proceeding filed in civil court against all others who claim ownership of the property. The...

The average sale price for houses in the Sunshine State has steadily increased over the past few years, putting homeownership out of reach for many. Indeed, if you are in the market for a new home, you have probably been waiting for the real estate market to cool. It...

If you live in a condo, rowhouse or another attached dwelling, you undoubtedly have at least one party wall. This wall is the one that straddles the property line between your unit and your neighbor's unit. As such, the party wall has two separate owners: you and your...