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Florida: My ex has let a property, that she got in the divorce, go to foreclosure.

Margery's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

More than your credit is affected, if the result did not fully satisfy the debt, and if you are a co-borrower, you are also liable for any...

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A house was foreclosed on, but the public record shows that it was sold by the owner to the bank for $50,200. What happened?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

Go to the Clerk's office and ask to see the file. and get a copy of the actual document that was recorded. Seeing what is in those documents may...

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How is a mortgagor compensated for the value of the property in a foreclosure?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

Much depends on exactly what happens. If the mortgage debt significantly exceeds the value of the property, the odds are great that the only...

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In a foreclosure action, what happens if the bank does not give notice of default and acceleration?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

With respect to the acceleration notice, the plaintiff will lie and say that it sent the notice, whether it did or not, then it will be your word...

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Can you sue for a statutory way of necessity in a foreclosure action?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 08, 2012

I can think of several reasons why such a request is completely inappropriate. However, if the case is in Marion County, you will have a very...

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Contacted mortgage company with rep from 1800 hope online- mortgage refused to speak to them?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 06, 2012

You need a knowledgable attorney or this situation will run away with you and your house.

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If I bought a house that was being auctioned through a HOA can the bank foreclose on me even if I have the title deed?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 06, 2012

Most likely the bank can and will foreclose. In most cases the mortgage is superior to the association lien, so whoever buys what the association...

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They sold my homestead for 53 thousand and it had been in foreclosure for since 09 but ban, k had changed hands three times.

Margery's answer | Answered on October 06, 2012

Unfortunately, homeowners, non-attorneys and even most attorneys do not understand that thge details of borrowers' personal circumstances, or their...

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They have just summoned me on a foreclosure and I am in step one not filed of banruptsy the bank lawyer says go to foreclosure

Margery's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

First of all, NEVER take legal advice from anyone other than an attorney you have hired to represent YOUR interest, and certainly NOT from the...

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I was served a Lis Pendens--is a response required if I want the property to be taken back?

Margery's answer | Answered on October 05, 2012

First of all, please accept my sympathies on the loss of your mother. It is impossible to understand enough of the facts from your question to...

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Florida: My ex has let a property, that she got in the divorce, go to foreclosure.

A house was foreclosed on, but the public record shows that it was sold by the owner to the bank for $50,200. What happened?

How is a mortgagor compensated for the value of the property in a foreclosure?

In a foreclosure action, what happens if the bank does not give notice of default and acceleration?

Can you sue for a statutory way of necessity in a foreclosure action?

Contacted mortgage company with rep from 1800 hope online- mortgage refused to speak to them?

If I bought a house that was being auctioned through a HOA can the bank foreclose on me even if I have the title deed?

They sold my homestead for 53 thousand and it had been in foreclosure for since 09 but ban, k had changed hands three times.

They have just summoned me on a foreclosure and I am in step one not filed of banruptsy the bank lawyer says go to foreclosure

I was served a Lis Pendens--is a response required if I want the property to be taken back?