Category Archives: Foreclosure
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On May 2, 2012, the homestead exemption was increased which brought the exemption for an individual filer to $21,500.00 and nearly in line with the federal homestead exemption. This was especially important to Georgia debtors who are not allowed to use the federal exemption as an alternative to the Georgia exemption. In the nearby state… Read More »
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A recent report entitled, “Florida Homeowners Foreclose On Deadbeat Banks”, provides an interesting and unusual commentary on one effect of the on-going “soft” real estate market, especially for an “REO” property which the lender is unable to sell or rent. REOs (Real Estate Owned) include homes foreclosed by a lender which the lender still owns. Lenders at a foreclosure sale with “no bid”… Read More »
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When you are in financial distress, staying on top of your mortgage can be difficult. Are you considering bankruptcy as an option? Before filing bankruptcy, you should take a moment to understand how it may affect your mortgage. We explain to our clients seeking bankruptcy that they have two options: Chapter 13 or Chapter 7…. Read More »