What happens to renters when a home goes into foreclosure? What about our security deposit?

November 23rd, 2008

What happens if your landlord tells you the home you’re renting is going under foreclosure. What options do renters have? What happens to our security deposit, finding new housing, etc. Are there any Government agencies setup to help? When the home sells, how long will we have to find a new place? Continue Reading »

How can I negotiate a loan modification? What are the tips and tricks to modify a loan with an ARM?

November 22nd, 2008

If you have an ARM and are looking for a loan modification, without foreclosure, there are some tips you can use to get your lender or the bank to give you the loan modification. Continue Reading »

Need a Florida Loan Modification or Mortgage Refinance in Tampa, FL? Tampa Bank Locations

November 19th, 2008

The FDIC has enacted a $25 billion program to help homeowners who are facing foreclosure to modify their loans to make them more affordable, and so they can stay in their homes. If you are looking for a bank or mortgage broker in the Tampa area, please use our directory below. Continue Reading »

What are the ways to stop foreclosure if you can’t make your payments and are upside down on your mortgage?

November 19th, 2008

If you are upside down on your mortgage or behind on your payments, you may be at risk for mortgage foreclosure. So how can I stop my house from being foreclosed?

For more information, you will want to read on Wikipedia’s definitions. Continue Reading »

How do I stop foreclosure in Florida? Are there any Florida attorneys that help homeowners stop foreclosure for free?

November 19th, 2008

There are Florida agencies and businesses that are helping homeowners to save their homes from foreclosure. A Tampa Bay Law Firm has joined the statewide effort to save current homes from bank foreclosure. The FLASH program provides free legal assistance for Florida homeowners at risk of mortgage foreclosure. Continue Reading »

Florida’s existing home sales in the 3rd quarter of 2008

November 19th, 2008

While new home sales are decreasing, in Florida existing home sales were up in the 3rd quarter of 2008, which is great news for the Florida housing marketing. Continue Reading »

With the mortgage bailout, what is the Government agency that helps homeowners to refinance their mortgages to avoid foreclosure?

November 19th, 2008

The recent bailout of Wall Street, all $700 billion does not do much for homeowners facing foreclosure. There is no specific Government agency setup to help homeowners refinance their mortgages, and there are no real guidelines for the best steps for refinancing your mortgage to avoid foreclosure. Continue Reading »