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How to Get Out of a Real Estate Contract

The decision to enter into a real estate contract involves an extensive financial and personal investment. While the decision to buy or sell a property may seem like a good idea in the beginning, your opinion may change while going through the process and it is important you know how

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Understanding Joint Property and Concurrent Ownership in Florida

It is no secret that purchasing a home is expensive. For most buyers a mortgage loan is the typical solution used to afford the property. However, another cost effective option to offset the cost of purchasing and owning a home is joint property ownership, or concurrent ownership. While owning a

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5 Ways a Florida Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Could Help You

Whether you are a first time buyer or a seasoned developer, entering into a deal involving commercial real estate may be intimidating. Unlike residential property like homes or condominiums, commercial real estate often involves a much larger financial investment and may hold more risk whether you are the buyer or

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Why Would a Foreclosure Case Get Dismissed?

As a homeowner, keeping up with your mortgage loan payments may be the difference between keeping or losing your home. If you find you are no longer able to keep up with your loan payments, you may have to face foreclosure. When your lender files a foreclosure lawsuit against you

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Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: What You Should Know

After purchasing your home, there are many situations that may arise which make it difficult to remain current on your mortgage loan. An unexpected financial hardship may affect your ability to meet your monthly mortgage payments, and may place you in danger of losing your home. If you are at

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How to Modify Your Mortgage Loans: 3 Tips to Be Successful

For most homeowners, it is not uncommon for them to utilize a mortgage loan to purchase their home. While qualifying for a mortgage loan allows most homebuyers to purchase their home, the reality is that unexpected changes to a person’s financial situation can make it difficult to stay current on

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The Homebuyer’s Guide to Florida’s Buyer’s Remorse Law

Everyone has likely felt buyer’s remorse once or twice in their life after spending a lot of money on an item that they are not sure they truly wanted or needed. For some, buyer’s remorse comes after purchasing an impractical car or a really expensive pair of shoes. But homebuyers

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How to Buy a Home: 3 Legal Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed

When purchasing a home, you have much more to consider than whether you will make a significant financial investment. In addition, you will probably invest extensive personal time and effort to close the deal. Before beginning your home buying journey, you should consider some legal tips that may help make

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How Long Will the Current Housing Frenzy Last?

Whether you are looking to purchase your first home or you are selling property to start fresh elsewhere, if you are involved in any type of real estate transaction currently then you know that the country is in the midst of a housing frenzy. With the price of homes in

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Current Mortgage Rates Are Still Rising: How to Create a Plan

As a homeowner, the current rise of mortgage rates can make it difficult to properly plan and budget as you try to keep your payments current. As you navigate the current housing market climate, it is important you have the knowledge and tools to create a plan to keep yourself

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What Is a Florida Tax Lien Foreclosure?

Potentially losing your home to a tax lien foreclosure is a situation in which homeowners do not want to find themselves. Many Florida homeowners may be unaware that they may find themselves at risk of losing their home to a tax lien foreclosure even if they are on time with

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2 Ways to Prevent Foreclosure in Florida

After being served with foreclosure documents, you may think your fate is sealed. While your situation may look grim, you should not accept foreclosure until you have exhausted every option available to save your home. In Florida, there are at least two ways to prevent the foreclosure of your home. 

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Are Foreclosure Rates on the Rise in Florida?

With inflation in the United States reaching some of the highest rates many homeowners have seen, it is no surprise that foreclosure rates have risen exponentially in many states. With gas prices and the cost to buy groceries skyrocketing amongst other necessary costs, many Americans are suffering financial hardship as

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Understanding the Short and Long Term Effects of Filing Bankruptcy

Undergoing immense financial hardship can significantly affect a person’s overall well-being. Aside from struggling to keep up with necessary bills, a person who has found themselves in serious debt may also suffer mentally. If you feel helpless as you try to understand how to dig yourself out from under the

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Debunking 5 Common Misconceptions About Bankruptcy

Choosing to file bankruptcy can be a highly emotional experience. After suffering beneath the weight of unmanageable debt, bankruptcy may offer relief and a clean slate, but there are also several negative connotations associated with bankruptcy. If you think bankruptcy may be the best solution to help with your financial

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How Florida Bankruptcy Exemptions Work

If you are suffering from extensive debt that you are unable to pay, you may feel helpless as you try to understand how to best take the next step. Filing bankruptcy is one option that allows you to achieve a clean slate financially and get back on your feet. While

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