Questions answered by Michael S ('Mike') Hagen

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The apt i'm renting is in foreclosure. The owner is seeking to short sell. Will my deposit transfer to new the new owner?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

The only point I would add to Ms. Golant's well written response is that it may be advantageous to put the short sale buyer on written notice of...

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Warranty deed or quit claim deed

Michael's answer | Answered on March 16, 2012

I agree that an important, unstated fact in properly addressing this question is whether this is your homestead or not. The answer may be heavily...

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Real estate survivorship

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

I agree with Mr. Deeson and your question sounds like the flip side of a virtually identical question posted just minutes ago from a joint tenant....

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I would like to change my share of survivorship deed from my son and his wife to my two dayghters

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

It can only be done with the consent and participation of your son and his wife. Contact a real estate attorney. Sincerely, Michael Hagen, Hagen...

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Seeking help and Advice

Michael's answer | Answered on March 14, 2012

A mere dismissal without prejudice does not mean that your problem has gone away forever, but it does buy you some time. Take advantage of it by...

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Can I legally rent my Florida home, which is vacant, until the foreclosure occurs?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2012

As usual, Attorney Golant has provided excellent advice. I would only add that the typical residential mortgage does authorize the lender to...

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Putting money in my wife's name only will not protect it from a short sale deficiency that was previous to our marriage, correct

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2012

Our firm frequently receives "asset protection" type questions from borrowers and it is difficult to give you a definitive answer based upon the...

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I'm in the process of signing a modification agreement. is there anything I need to be aware of.

Michael's answer | Answered on March 13, 2012

I recommend across the board that any borrower have their attorney review a loan mod agreement before executing it. It is unclear whether you are...

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I am facing forclosure on my first property,do they have the right to cease my other property because it is paid for?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 12, 2012

I recommend that any borrower being sued for foreclosure have at least a consultation with a real estate attorney. Such borrowers have a lot to...

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I am in forclosure and trying to modify mortgage ...in the meantime I got behind on HOA fees $1245.00 plus attorney and many

Michael's answer | Answered on March 11, 2012

You mention the fact several times that you have an attorney. Your questions should be answered by that attorney. It would be a breach of FL Bar...

Michael S ('Mike') Hagen's Answers (802)

The apt i'm renting is in foreclosure. The owner is seeking to short sell. Will my deposit transfer to new the new owner?

Warranty deed or quit claim deed

Real estate survivorship

I would like to change my share of survivorship deed from my son and his wife to my two dayghters

Seeking help and Advice

Can I legally rent my Florida home, which is vacant, until the foreclosure occurs?

Putting money in my wife's name only will not protect it from a short sale deficiency that was previous to our marriage, correct

I'm in the process of signing a modification agreement. is there anything I need to be aware of.

I am facing forclosure on my first property,do they have the right to cease my other property because it is paid for?

I am in forclosure and trying to modify mortgage ...in the meantime I got behind on HOA fees $1245.00 plus attorney and many