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As a Miami Florida attorney practicing real estate law, Lisbet Campo, Esq. provides legal counsel and representation to parties involved in commercial and residential real estate transactions. If you have a legal issue in Miami-Dade, Florida, or anywhere in the State of Florida contact attorney Lisbet Campo to discuss your situation.

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Archive for November 11th, 2009

Short Sales

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The shortsale definition has many components to it, with just as many terms in it. They are the key elements in learning how to cope with a shortsale, despite the fact of how daunting they can be. There is one thing that is straightforward and that is the need for an experienced Realtor to stand behind you during this process. It will help you to understand everything and make things a lot smoother.

If you find an inexperienced Realtor it could lead to a foreclosure as opposed to a shortsale. When choosing a Realtor ask for credentials, such as proof of past shortsales and that should include a minimum of five properties. If the Realtor is inexperienced ask what kind of team they have behind them, it is better to have one even if he/she is knowledgeable. Put simply, the definition of a shortsale is what the bank is willing to take less than what is still owed on the home. The term short sale actually comes from the bank willing to take short of the mortgage.

Other terms within the short sale definition include Loss Litigation Dept. and BPO. The Loss Litigation Dept. is a department at the bank that specializes in the losses that a bank is going to take and litigate them; with litigation being able to be seen as negotiating or analyzing things and going through the entire process of cutting the banks’ losses as much as possible. This is the department that a Realtor or homeowner really ought to get to in order to begin working through the short sale process because they are the ones that will determine if your short sale will be approved or not.

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Government Tax Liens

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

There are services offered by many reliable websites one is the government tax liens. This kind of service gives the buyer a chance to claim for money that is higher than the others. It is being secured by the real state as well as the mortgages. The government tax liens list provided gives the buyer the capability to filter and sort the list suitable for your own criteria. The list spares you from visiting a courthouse that is a requirement in processing the required tax. Every government or state requires every property owner to pay property taxes. The tax is computed based on the value of the property owned. Government tax is also known as real state taxes. More often than not, some property owners were unable to comply with the obligation of paying property tax. Such situation will put the property into a delinquent position. Appropriate government authority is in charge for collecting unpaid property taxes if the property delinquency is established. Thus, tax auction or tax sale is conducted to achieve the collection.

Each government has a separate set of laws governing collection of delinquent taxes. The local government most often is in charge of collecting these taxes because it is used for government projects and other improvement. Great deals can be found at government tax sales especially if the property is foreclosure. However, you must keep in mind these delinquent properties may need some fixing. Often times, buyers get the good value for money in purchasing delinquent properties. If you want to buy a property in this market you must understand the circumstances. You must be well informed and prepared to find the best bargain.

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Foreclosure Tips

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

I see many people make strange decisions when not able to keep up with their mortgage payments. They assume that foreclosure has already happened and there is nothing to be done.

Mistake #1 – On the outside you pretend that nothing has changed. By not opening the correspondence from the bank you think that the problem might disappear. You are ashamed and do not talk about your situation with family and friends. You are absolutely locked within yourself. What to do instead: Call your lender first. If you do not want to be worried, be the first to call. Explain that you have been laid off or forced to work fewer hours or whatever the situation. Ask for any help available. During the first 3 months, even without payments, you are still in good standing. Let all of your friends and relatives know about your hardship. This increases your chances for a “miracle” solution.

Mistake #2 – Many people just stop thinking and move out of their homes! They find a place to rent and become tenants. Let me ask a question: If you do not pay your rent, how long it will take before the landlord evicts you? May be 2 months? I could never understand this reaction, but I assure you, it happens often. People abandon their homes! What to do instead: Stay in your home and think about the next step. It will be a forbearance agreement, where the lender, for a very reduced payment, will give you time (six months or more) to get back on your feet. By chance I found a way to get forbearance agreement for absolutely free.

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What Bankruptcy Cost

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

These days, the average citizens are often dependent on too much credit in order to get by. With this fact, many people are reduced to declaring bankruptcy so as not to push themselves into further financial troubles. On the other hand, the cost of bankruptcy can be so much more than what is obvious.

Furthermore, bankruptcy is not simply about the filing for bankruptcy cost or other fees that you have to disburse to your bankruptcy lawyer, but it is really about the long-term serious damaging impacts of bankruptcy on your life. And so, before you take steps and proceed to file for bankruptcy in an effort to dispose of the debts that you have with different creditors, it’s extremely important for you to become aware of the effects that bankruptcy will have on your financial life for the next 5 to 10 years.

Then again, if you know the negative effects and you’re prepared to face it, then you can proceed and file for bankruptcy. At any rate, let’s have a look at what bankruptcy will cost you or the expenses that you should expect when you have decided to go on with the filing.

1. Filing cost

In the preceding years, when numerous additional bankruptcy laws have been integrated in the bankruptcy code, the cost of filing for bankruptcy had increased considerably, from a few dollars, 4 years ago, to hundreds of dollars today.

2. The fees of the bankruptcy lawyer

When it is about bankruptcy cost, the biggest part of the over-all cost is composed of the attorney’s fees. Usually, the rates of bankruptcy lawyers are quite high. For that reason, you must carry out a comprehensive research and a little investigation to ascertain if you will be able to pay your lawyer. If not, there may be a need for you to search for ways so you can afford to pay for the attorney’s fee.

3. You will not be eligible for loans for the following 10 years after your declaration

Once you have declared bankruptcy, you will not be able to obtain any kind of loan or credit for the next 10 years. And even if you succeed with obtaining one, you will suffer from higher interest rates because lenders consider bankrupt individuals to be a risky venture.

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Credit Card Bankruptcy

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Due to the terrible economic situation these days, many people are considering filing for credit card bankruptcy. Actually, numerous people have already filed for it. It’s understandable considering what people are now experiencing. To many, filing for bankruptcy may be the only solution. However, before considering filing for bankruptcy, maybe you should consider several things first before making up your mind and before making bankruptcy your only way out of the trouble you are in.

The best thing to do first is to get a spreadsheet. List down all your monthly expenses, even to the last cent, if possible. The expenses you should consider are your basic necessities, other sudden and impulsive buys and spending and of course all your credit card bills and loans. Consider your past expenditures, leave out unnecessary expenditures and try to check if you can manage to pay the minimum amount required on your bill. If you still can, then filing for credit card bankruptcy is still not necessary. One way to help you more with your bills is to avoid unnecessary spending such as eating out, trips and other trivial things.

Every month, try to make a budget for all the necessities that you have to spend for, such as food, transportation, shelter and your basic utilities. Getting rid of your cell phone to reduce your bills may be out of the question. However, one good example is changing your monthly plan for your cell phone bill, switching to a lower one that you can still manage with considering your lifestyle. You can probably give up one thing in your life such as cable TV or other luxuries that you can live without. Channel the amount you pay for your cable TV into payments for your credit card bills. That way, you will be securing your financial situation rather than worsening it.

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