Getting a notice that your home in Miami-Dade is going to be foreclosed on can be frightening. You may think there is nothing you can do because of your current financial situation but that may not be entirely true.According to RealtyTrac, you still have some options...
Foreclosure
Inventory rates for foreclosures still high in Florida
A home is a big investment and many people in the Miami-Dade area often put everything they have into buying one. However, unexpected medical bills, maintenance costs or a job loss could put that dream in jeopardy. If people are unable to make their mortgage, the bank...
Problems that buyers may face with a foreclosed home
It has been several years since The Money Pit was in theaters, but prospective homebuyers may cringe at the idea of experiencing the nightmares faced by the couple in the movie. When it comes to issues regarding a home’s structure and safety, this is no laughing...
How do predatory lenders take advantage of people?
With the economy improving in Florida and elsewhere, you are likely to have more borrowing options than in years past. This may be true even if you have gone through a bankruptcy or foreclosure. Given enough time and some good financial habits, you should be able to...
How is Florida’s foreclosure rate at the end of 2015?
Ever since the housing market crash, Florida has held the dubious honor of being one of the top states suffering from foreclosures and other major financial issues. If you faced a foreclosure in Miami or elsewhere in the Sunshine State at any point during the past few...
Qualifying for a home mortgage and other loans after foreclosure
After going through a foreclosure, you may hear a great deal of conflicting advice. Some may say you can recover fairly quickly from this type of setback, or you might be told it can take at least a decade until you’re able to buy a house again. At [nap_names...
Report: Florida is not disbursing foreclosure aid as it should
Homeowners in Florida facing foreclosure may qualify for federal programs intended to help those who were hit hard by the housing crisis. Many people dealing with real estate issues often find that they are upside-down on their homes. In other words, they owe more...
Fewer zombie homes in Florida point to housing market improvement
Zombies exist in the world outside of movies and television shows, but not in the form that people would expect. Many homes in Florida have been abandoned by homeowners who were underwater on their mortgage payments, but the banks have not yet taken over ownership of...
Protecting your interests when debt collectors call
It is a common scenario for homeowners in Miami-Dade, as well as across the country: Financial challenges build up until you are no longer able to keep your head above water, and the bill collectors start calling. What happens when unpaid bills lead to your debt being...
How can I contest a foreclosure?
Your pending foreclosure is a tenuous situation, and it is one that numerous Americans are experiencing. According to a report from RealtyTrac, there were 126,868 foreclosure filings in May of this year. That number reflects a 16 percent increase over last year’s...

