Do I have to pay the property taxes to obtain title under adverse possession with color of title? ( under the Florida law)

Adverse Possession is an arcane law tracing its roots back to feudal Europe. While it is necessary to pay the property taxes, there are several...

Our home is falling apart, our COA is fighting against us. Should we walk away from our mortgage?

Damage to the property does not afford you any defense a mortgage foreclosure or its consequences (i.e. a potential deficiency judgment). I am...

While I tend to agree, in theory, with the other attorneys answering this question, there is really no substitute for having an attorney review the...

Can a person that is not behind on their mortgage payments still do a short sale?

The Answer is yes-- usually! There is nothing preventing you from applying for a short sale while you are current on your mortgage. Most lenders...

Must a Florida attorney meet his/ her clients BEFORE accepting their money/ retainer?

While their is no requirement that you meet your attorney in person, the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar to require that the attorney have direct...

Do I need a real estate lawyer?

That is a great question. Reverse mortgages are, by definition, non-recourse loans. What that means in layman's terms is that the lender's only...

Is there a lawyer with title company and experienced in doing short sales?

While this may be the wrong forum to ask for a referral, i am not going to hold that against you. I have been handling short sales for over a...

Closing statement deductions not itemized on commercial sale . 112g unaccounted for difference. What to do?

You need to have an attorney review all of the closing documentation including copies of any and all payoffs. Unfortunately, this is not the first...

Can I file for a loan modification and short sale at the same time with my lender?

I hate to disagree with everybody, but the answer is most likely no. If you are dealing with an institutional lender under HAMP or Freddie...

What is the current average time it takes for a lender to foreclosure in Palm Beach county if you have proper representation?

Your question assumes that he bank will win at trial, which is a pretty big assumption. Don't get me wrong, I always encourage my clients to be...