attorney: Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyers - 05/15/08 11:34 PM
Personal Injury Practice- Slepkow Slepkow & Associates, Inc.-Rhode Island Personal Injury Lawyers
Slepkow, Slepkow & Associates http://www.slepkowlaw.com is committed to representing clients concerning their personal injury, auto accident, slip and fall claims in Rhode Island (RI) and Massachusetts (MA). We will represent you through the entire process from submitting the claim … (0 comments)
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attorney: PHONE/EMAIL SCAM RE: IRS Economic Stimulus - 05/15/08 12:26 AM
Please Alert Your Clients to This Scam
I received this email today purporting to be from the IRS regarding collecting my IRS Economic Stimulus Rebate. It is a scam. Note that the link listed does not even include www.irs.gov. I apologize for the poor resolution of the screen shot. (I'm still learning … (6 comments)
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attorney: Do not borrow any money from Sun Trust Bank or Mortgage - 05/13/08 07:11 PM
As the foreclosures continue to pour into Florida, we have been able to see which lenders so far are reasonably responding to our consumer's hardships. Sun Trust is by far the one responding the worse of all of them. They have been demanding unreasonable recovery amounts and if they do not get such … (3 comments)
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attorney: ATTORNEY GENERAL LORI SWANSON SUES SIX MORTGAGE "FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS" FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS - 05/13/08 10:56 AM
I came across this and I thought this was interesting from www.mortgagefraud.org
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed six new lawsuits in Hennepin County District Court against foreclosure consulting companies that charged Minnesota homeowners up to $2,375 to save their homes but failed to provide promised assistance that would help … (0 comments)
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attorney: Crumpton & Collins, P.A., Arkansas Real Estate Attorneys - 05/11/08 12:14 AM
Crumpton & Collins, P.A.
Arkansas General Practice Attorneys
Free Consultation. Call (501) 941-1938.
Crumpton & Collins, P.A. is a general practice law firmlocated in Cabot, Arkansas. Our attorneys practicethroughout Arkansas but primarily in Lonoke County, WhiteCounty, Pulaski County, Faulkner County, and Saline County,and the cities of Cabot, Searcy, Lonoke, Little … (0 comments)
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attorney: Representing the Buyer in a Short Sale - 05/06/08 10:56 PM
In previous posts I have reviewed the Short Sale process from the Seller/Realtor's point of view. I have remained very active in representing Sellers in Short Sales (Currently I am involved with 7 Short Sales as the attorney for the Seller). On occasion I find myself representing the Buyer in a … (4 comments)
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attorney: Real estate attorney Jon Goodman has good advise on short sales - 05/06/08 02:44 PM
BrokerIPTV: Today we are talking with Jon Goodman, real estate attorney. Jon thanks for being with us I appreciate that.
Jon Goodman: Thanks for having me.
BrokerIPTV: You know these are interesting times and I want to talk about short sales, because they seems to be the topic … (0 comments)
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attorney: David Slepkow- Rhode Island Divorce, Personal Injury Attorney / Lawyer- Rhode Island - 05/03/08 10:11 AM
You can Contact David Slepkow at 401-437-1100
Rhode Island divorce, family law, criminal, child support, litigation and personal injury law lawyer, David Slepkow has been practicing law for ten years. You can contact Rhode Island attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 for a free initial consultation. http://www.slepkowlaw.com
David Slepkow is a lawyer and … (0 comments)
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attorney: FLORIDA FORECLOSURE FRAUD BILL - MY LETTER TO GOV. CRIST - 05/02/08 07:35 AM
Governor Crist -
House Bill 643 is a much needed bill and frankly, it does not go far enough to address the fraud and unfair advantages taken by predators. I see this type of work daily in my law practice - and I am assisting one Bar complaint now against an attorney … (4 comments)
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attorney: You are invited to learn how to buy and sell in today's real estate market,Brighton MI,The Michigan Group,real estate - 04/30/08 12:16 PM
The Michigan Group Real Estate Company will be hosting a FREE panel discussion this Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 12:30p-2pm regarding real estate. Some of the topics that will be covered are: Short Sales, Real Estate Law, Appraisals, Foreclosures, Agent Relationships, Staging, Finance/Mortgages and more. If you are thinking about buying or … (0 comments)
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attorney: Landlording - Ten Things to Be Aware of! Numbers 7 - 10 - 04/29/08 10:07 AM
7. Have your lawyer prepare your rental contract package.
There are professional tenants that specialize in ripping off landlords based on loop holes in contracts, missing addendums, handling of monies, wording in the contracts, etc. There are lawyers that specialize in protecting tenants from being evicted improperly. Things you should be aware … (2 comments)
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attorney: Rhode Island Elder Law - 04/27/08 03:27 PM
1) What documents should I have in my estate plan?
Every person over the age of 65 should have the following documents: a will, a health care power of attorney and a financial power of attorney.
2) What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is also referred to as a Healthcare Power of … (0 comments)
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attorney: Free Business Risk Assessment Tool - 04/26/08 09:30 PM
How about a free Business Risk Assessment tool? You can use it for your your business or pass it on to a business client. It is absolutely free. All you have to do is request it by clicking here
Below are some details about the tool.
This Business Risk Assessment … (5 comments)
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attorney: Slepkow Slepkow & Associates Inc. - Rhode Island Real Estate Law - 04/26/08 05:48 PM
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attorney: If you hate text messaging, but still feel the need. . . - 04/22/08 07:07 PM
Personally I hate text messaging. It takes me a long time and I cannot do it when I am driving. As an attorney my clients do not want a text message, but some Realtors I work with like it!!!
So, I found this site called "Jott.com" In a nutshell, Jott is a … (4 comments)
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attorney: Complaints Are Up...Used to be ..."The Tough Get Going" - 04/21/08 10:48 AM
Ever notice that when times are tough, complaints go up? I remember the old saying "when times are tough, the tough get going" but things seem so different now...
Here are a few examples:
1) Age-discrimination complaints are up - baby boomers are aging and as a result are more vulnerable to losing … (3 comments)
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attorney: When You Feel You Need To File.... - 04/20/08 07:48 PM
I know this isn't really a time where we need to be thinking about these things, but it is something to consider for everyone....
If you are in a situation where you need to file for a bankruptcy then you need to know the rules so you can better equip yourself for … (0 comments)
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attorney: 1031 Exchanges - Developing An Investor Niche - 04/10/08 10:04 PM
Step-By-Step Instructions to Develop An Investor Niche
1. Attend a seminar that teaches you how to analyze small investment properties using Gross Rent Multiplier, Cap Rate and Cash on Cash. It's important to understand what is important to an investor client. . .before and after-tax cash flow.
2. Attend an advanced 1031 exchange … (5 comments)
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attorney: Links - 04/10/08 07:09 AM
On your website do you use a lot of links?
I was curious to know if people find that all the back and forth links between them and other website have really generated business.
Does it actually move you up the google food chain?
Do you have to be careful that if one … (4 comments)
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attorney: Opening Day - 04/08/08 07:10 AM
So today is April 8, 2008. No big deal, right?
Well if you are from Massachusetts, or New England or actually anwhere in the world it is special.
Today is Opening Day at Fenway Park.
This is when hope is eternal.
When fans can dream about future and have high expectations for their favorite team.
Mine just … (2 comments)
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attorney: Washington Mutual - 04/08/08 06:42 AM
I just learned that Washington Mutual has just left the wholesale business.
This is not good people. Not good at all.
Now not only are there fewer loan programs and options for borrowers but now even fewer banks to chose from.
WAMU was one of the most stable and straightforward lender.
Now what??
Northern Mortgage Services, … (3 comments)
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attorney: Suit Alleges CountryWide INFLATED foreclosure costs - 04/05/08 10:35 PM
I learnt today that CountryWide Financial Corp. is alleged to have inflated charges involving hundreds of thousands of foreclosure proceedings.
Click here to find out what charges are pending against CountryWide Financial Corp
According to the Associated Press, the firm is also under investigation due to the nature of it's treatment of bankrupt consumers by the Office of … (5 comments)
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attorney: Massachusetts For Sale By Owner - 04/03/08 09:41 PM
Buying and Selling a home is really difficult work. There are many times that I am asked by people "Can I save money if I sell my home without a Realtor?" The answer of course is "Yes", you CAN save money without using a Realtor's services, because you will not have … (3 comments)
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attorney: SPAM - 04/03/08 06:23 AM
Don't your want to help the poor soul who is stuck in Nigeria and needs my help to get through customs?
Maybe you want a Replica Rolex watch?
Perhaps someone needs you to cash their check and wire back the difference minus a fee to yourself for effort.
Maybe you are need of one … (2 comments)
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attorney: What should you do when your home forecloses and you receive a 1099 for $500k ? - 04/02/08 06:05 PM
My seller and I tried to short sell his home from September 2006 through January 2007. He was in default and we did receive offers that were rejected and of course foreclosed. When we originally listed the property we aimed at trying to get a little under what he paid for … (25 comments)
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attorney: Deliberate Foreclosure or Lack of Competence During Short Sale Process???? - 04/01/08 10:25 PM
I know I can't win them all, but I try my best to achieve that.
Here is the scenario:
Property: Single Family Home Purchased in 2003. Never made payments late till November 2007
About 3000 sq. ft. Nice lot, house needs a little cosmetic but mainly … (15 comments)
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attorney: RESPA NEW RULES Can't - 04/01/08 07:23 AM
Has anyone seen the new proposed RESPA Rules?
We are talking an extra 45 minutes per closing. Now ,45 minutes might seem like a little bit of time for such a huge undertaking ( buying/refinancing a home), but to those of us who actually do this for living, it is a great … (5 comments)
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attorney: Rhode Island Divorce From Soup To Nuts by a RI Attorney - 03/29/08 10:35 AM
This article explains the Rhode Island divorce process from pre- filing considerations through trial including Rhode Island divorce law strategy. This article was posted on active rain because real estate is often often a crucial element of divorce.
Finding a Rhode Island Divorce attorney/ lawyer
The first step in obtaining a divorce from … (0 comments)
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attorney: What is the difference between a "Short Sale" and a "Foreclosure Sale"? - 03/29/08 10:27 AM
Very quickly a short sale is something negotiated between the bank, current seller and a buyer to take less money then a seller owes. If successful the debt is erased and is less costly to the lender then a foreclosure. Takes time and effort. A foreclosure is when a seller walks a … (0 comments)
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attorney: Customer Service Still Dominates - 03/27/08 10:32 PM
In this difficult time I see real estate professionals spend a lot of their hard earned money on quick fixes, supposed unbeatable leads and so on.
The best sales move I believe is still customer services. If you offer a fair price, but back it up with true superb professional service, then you … (3 comments)
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attorney: 1031 Exchanges - How to Use Your Knowledge to Increase Business - 03/26/08 03:51 PM
IRC section 1031 exchanges are used by owners of appreciated investment property to defer the capital gain tax (both state (if applicable) and federal 15% and depreciation recapture) by purchasing another investment property within 180 days. Previous blog posts go into all of the details and rules of the exchange process.
The … (2 comments)
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attorney: Does Your Real Estate Attorney Have 24/7 Online Access? - 03/20/08 01:12 PM
Dear Valued Realtors,In this industry time is always "of the essence". Each second that ticks away you risk losing your deal; therefore each transaction is treated with urgency. Attention to detail and quick turnaround time with all phases of the transaction occur with every contract. Our clients can be assured that … (0 comments)
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attorney: Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning - 03/20/08 01:06 PM
The attorneys at the Diamond Law Group are experienced in the preparation of wills and trusts. We can represent those who desire a simple instrument to accomplish specific goals, as well as preparing more complicated instruments to take advantage of the varied ways to reduce estate tax obligations.Our attorneys will consult … (0 comments)
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attorney: What is a Condominium? - 03/20/08 01:03 PM
Distinctions between Residential Homes andCondominiumsWhat is a Residential Home?A residential home is considered a one to four family house and is the most common form of home ownership. The purchaser receives a deed to the home and the land that gives "fee-simple" ownership of real property. The purchaser is solely responsible … (0 comments)
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attorney: What Will My Closing Costs Be? - 03/20/08 01:02 PM
BUYERClosing costs are those expenses associated with the purchase of a property other than the contract down-payment. Closing costs fall into two major categories: Bank Related Expenses and Title Related Expenses.Bank Related Expenses: These expenses are those incurred in obtaining the mortgage to complete your purchase. They include:Points: A point (equal … (1 comments)
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attorney: Why Do I Need a Lawyer? - 03/20/08 01:00 PM
The Attorney's Role in Buying or Selling a HouseDo I need a lawyer? I can buy an automobile or 100 shares of stock without a lawyer. Why not a one or two family home?(An article by the New York State Bar Association)Buying a homeBuying a home may not only be the … (0 comments)
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attorney: Online Case Management - 03/20/08 12:57 PM
Review up-to-the-minute status of your transaction instantly online, 24 hours a day. Receive automatic file updates via e-mail. Examine and print all documents instantly. Secure system with client-friendly interface. Expeditiously contact your attorney with any inquiries. We are pleased to offer our clients and real estate professionals the ability to view … (0 comments)
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attorney: Short Sale Negotiation - 03/20/08 12:54 PM
What is a Short Sale?
For owners who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current, there are alternatives to bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings. One of those options is called a "short sale. "When lenders agree to do a short sale in real estate, it means the lender is accepting less … (0 comments)
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attorney: Residential Real Estate - 03/20/08 12:50 PM
Buying a house is a dream, an American dream, which we are privileged to participate in every day of our professional lives. Our responsibility then is to prevent that dream from becoming a nightmare.In all likelihood, this will be the largest financial transaction of your life. It may even be your … (0 comments)
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attorney: Short Sales in Massachusetts Revised Article - 03/19/08 02:14 PM
SHORT SALES
by Attorney Nyles L. Courchesne
There is a lot of talk these days about short sales. Many people looking to make a move find that they cannot afford to sell their homes at current market values. Following is an overview of the short sale process directed primarily toward Realtors and anyone … (2 comments)
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attorney: FORECLOSURE MYTH NO. 1: BEWARE THE SHORT SALE - 03/16/08 09:27 PM
FORECLOSURE MYTH NO. 1: BEWARE THE SHORT SALEConsumers may fear a short sale - selling their house for less than the mortgage - because of the tax consequences.But Tampa consumer justice attorneys Scott Stamatakis and Sami Thalji (www.myFORECLOSUREattorney.com) say short sales can be used as a tool to protect consumers from … (1 comments)
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attorney: David Slepkow's Attorney Profile-Rhode Island RI Lawyer- East Providence - 03/09/08 11:33 PM
Articles By David Slepkow:
Personal Injury - Premises Liability - Slip & Fall Accidents In Rhode Island by A RI Lawyer-Attorney[Legal:Personal-Injury] In Rhode Island, Premises liability is the area of Personal Injury law, which attempts to hold a real estate owner or the person in possession of real estate liable as a … (0 comments)
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attorney: RI Law Articles Written by Rhode Island Lawyer David Slepkow - 03/09/08 11:28 PM
RI Law Articles Written by Rhode Island Lawyer David Slepkow:
David Slepkow - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Rhode Island divorce, family law, criminal, child support, litigation and personal injury law lawyer, David Slepkow has been practicing law for ten years. You can contact Rhode Island attorney David Slepkow at 401-437-1100 for a free initial … (0 comments)
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attorney: RI Real Estate Law - Purchase and Sales Agreements - Single Family - 03/09/08 11:02 PM
RI Real Estate Law - Purchase and Sales Agreements - Single Family
In Rhode Island most buy and sell agreements (purchase and sales agreements) for single-family homes are on a form prepared by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. The Purchase and Sales Agreement is a very important legal document that typically … (0 comments)
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attorney: The Right to an Attorney - 03/09/08 11:04 AM
The Right to an Attorney "You have the right to an attorney ..."
That's a line we've all heard on TV many times, and hopefully never heard in person!
Depending on where you have lived and purchased real estate in the past, you may not have used a real estate attorney for … (2 comments)
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attorney: Deferred Sale of Marital Home for the Best Intest of the Child - Rhode Island Divorce Law - 03/08/08 04:34 PM
Deferred Sale of Marital Home for the Best Intest of the Child - Rhode Island Divorce Law. By Attorney David Slepkow (401-437-1100)
Can the Rhode Island Family Court defer a sale of the marital home for the child / children in a RI divorce case?
If one of the parties requests a deferred sale … (0 comments)
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attorney: FORECLOSURE DEFICIENCY ORDER VS SHORT SALE NEGOTIATED PAYBACK - 03/06/08 08:45 PM
FORECLOSURE DEFICIENCY DECREE - COMPARED TO SHORT SALE NEGOTIATED PAYBACK
I was negotiating on a very large problem mortgage today with a high-up executive at the servicing firm. He made a comment that I thought peculiar and I called him to task on the matter.
The comment was that "after the foreclosure sale, … (15 comments)
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attorney: Short Pay Tips (San Fernando Valley, CA Short Sale Broker) - 03/04/08 01:08 AM
1. Always have the seller contact the asset manager to discuss a short payoff of their loan.
2. Most lenders require a signed listing agreement before they will speak with an agent.
3. Most lenders have specific requirements and may fax them to you upon request.
4. Be aware that there will be time … (5 comments)
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attorney: REALTOR® helping with real estate for divorcing couples - 02/29/08 01:56 AM
Real estate sellers and buyers in the Daytona Beach area, who may be going through a divorce, separation, or other situation of a similar nature, this blog is for you!
I have worked with many real estate sellers and buyers in your situation. I obtained this experience because it has been referred … (4 comments)
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attorney: Robbed and Pistol Whipped & in Need of Legal Help - 02/28/08 04:42 PM
Grab this Headline Animator Getting quick legal help was probably the last thing on the mind of the employee that got robbed and pistol whipped in the check cashing store in Los Angeles the other day. If you check the news you'll see and hear for yourself that this tragic … (7 comments)
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attorney: It's really getting bad out there - 02/22/08 05:45 AM
Believe me when I say it's getting bad out there. The need for Legal help is being talked about more than ever before. Every night on the news legal situations come up. Just the other day a tiger mauled some kids at the Zoo. Guess what, the family now has … (4 comments)
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attorney: What is a Durable Power of Attorney? - 02/20/08 11:07 AM
A durable power of attorney enables you to carry on your financial affairs in the event that you become disabled. Without a properly drafted power of attorney, it may be necessary to apply to a court to have a guardian or conservator appointed to make decisions for you when you are … (0 comments)
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attorney: No-Conflict Considerations in Short Sale Fees - 02/17/08 09:46 PM
No-Conflict Considerations in Short Sale Fees
As short sales and pre-foreclosure assistance servicers proliferate, the type, style and amount of fees that these individuals and companies charge has become ingenious and varied. This article discusses the rights and wrongs regarding the most popular of the charging methods.
A short sale and pre-foreclosure servicer … (1 comments)
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attorney: My personal legal help story - 02/17/08 06:25 PM
As much as I talk about legal help for everybody else, you would probably imagine I have a Prepaid Legal Membership. Well you're absolutely right. I wouldn't be without it.Here's my story. A few months ago I made a purchase online with a very reputable company whose products I thoroughly … (0 comments)
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attorney: Business Owners Get Sued More Than You Think - 02/17/08 05:48 PM
Have you ever thought about what would happen to you if you got sued by a client? You might be saying that will never happen to me. I treat my clients fair and they just wouldn’t do that. I’m not saying that you don’t treat your clients with kid gloves. The … (4 comments)
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attorney: Just listen to them and they will listen to you - 02/17/08 05:23 PM
It is simply amazing how information comes to me to let you know about what’s going on everyday. Today I was dropping my wife off at a doctors appointment. One of the nurses was sitting outside and admiring my car and we started talking. He’s the same nurse I’ve talked to … (2 comments)
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attorney: When Legal Help Would Have Been Nice to Have - 02/17/08 04:56 PM
Something I’ve barely mentioned regarding legal help has been the trouble people have been having with the mortgage companies. What can a person do about the rising adjustable rate mortgages? Most do nothing. In fact I know a lady who saw the writing on the wall and just moved out … (2 comments)
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attorney: Title Insurance - Wish Everyone Had It! - 02/12/08 10:12 PM
Once upon a time, when I was just starting out as an attorney, I was not an advocate of title insurance. It seemed to me that if a title examiner had reviewed the title to a piece of property, then why should someone also have to pay for title insurance? Doesn't … (1 comments)
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attorney: Choosing an attorney - 02/04/08 04:42 PM
There have been quite a number of good attorneys that we have the opportunity to collaborate on a number of transactions. And then there are a few others...
One time I had deal that was questionable, I called my underwriter, and he informed me that the attorney involved is on the "blacklist". … (3 comments)
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attorney: Short Sales Part 3 - 01/23/08 10:37 PM
THE BROKER’S PRICE OPINION:Once the Lender has received the short sale application, the next phase of the approval process is the Lender’s independent verification of the value of the home based upon its condition and market conditions in the neighborhood in which the subject property is located. This is usually accomplished … (1 comments)
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attorney: What Do Realtors Want Most From a Closing Attorney? - 01/23/08 09:27 AM
A smooth closing! OK, but what does that mean?
I just had a situation arise in my office that is reminiscent of an issue that I had many years ago which was simply mortifying: I received a referral from a Realtor for a purchase. We worked very well together throughout the … (2 comments)
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attorney: Short Sales - Attorney Advice to Realtors - 01/22/08 10:48 PM
PART 2 Crunching the Numbers and Gathering Information:
This second section of the series describes the necessity of crunching numbers and gathering accurate information from the Seller in order to properly market the property and prepare for the short sale negotiation ----
WORKING WITH DEBTORS:Many times people who are in debt lose … (3 comments)
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attorney: Are there new schools opening for loan officers in Massachusetts? - 01/21/08 01:00 PM
Upon review of some recent legislation regarding extended notice periods before acceleration of amounts owed under the foreclosure statute I noticed that an additional section of the law was passes pertaining to loan originators in Massachusetts. It appears that as of July of 2008 all loan originators conducting business in Massachusetts will need to … (1 comments)
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attorney: Short Sales - Advice from an attorney to realtors - 01/19/08 06:00 PM
SHORT SALES FOR THE REALTORa three part seriesby Attorney Nyles L. CourchesnePART 1 Getting Familiar With Short Sales:
This first section of the series describes the basic definition of a short sale, the motivations of the Seller and Lender in negotiating a short sale and the basic steps that need to … (3 comments)
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attorney: Foreclosure Leads to Judgments Issued. - 01/12/08 09:50 PM
The more I talk to people who are thinking about letting their home go to Foreclosure, just giving up, the more I realize that they think this decision will end their dilemma and everything stops because they are giving the home back to the bank.
I explain that after a … (13 comments)
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attorney: Getting Professional Legal Advice is the Best Choice. - 01/12/08 09:30 PM
Yesterday’s market has created problems with property owners paying their mortgage timely or affording their mortgage, which leaves them with difficult decisions to make.
Try to keep the property and continue to be house poor and struggle with the stress of trying to keep up.
Attempt a short sale.
Let the … (11 comments)
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attorney: WHAT DO I DO? -- I CAN'T PAY MY MORTGAGE - 01/12/08 09:13 PM
Most Common Question: "What do I do? - I can't pay my mortgage"
As an attorney, I receive plenty of telephone calls and visits from people that are no longer able to pay their mortgage on their home or investment property. They all have endless questions and usually tell me they are … (3 comments)
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attorney: RECOVERY IN 2009??? - 01/08/08 09:23 PM
CNN posted this article today on the "housing meltdown" and that price rebound will get a full year under its belt until 2009. CNN ARTICLE
I don't know if this is really new news. On AR we have been seeing this statement for months in various blogs, and my own opinion in … (5 comments)
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attorney: Look at your options before deciding what to do. - 01/02/08 09:43 AM
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attorney: What's In Store For 2008? - 01/02/08 09:37 AM
It is now 2008 and I don't know about you, but I do feel differently. I am more optimistic.
With new year in front I believe that 2007 and all its doom and gloom is behind us.
Why am I so optimistic? Well, Because of the followng reasons which are not listed … (2 comments)
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attorney: SHORT SALE TRILOGY - 01/01/08 08:05 PM
We get at least one call a day at my office on short sales. It is really amazing how many people - professionals as well as potential sellers - do not even know what the term "short sale" means. This blog assumes you have actually worked a short sale already -- … (2 comments)
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attorney: SHORT SALE TRILOGY - 01/01/08 08:04 PM
We get at least one call a day at my office on short sales. It is really amazing how many people - professionals as well as potential sellers - do not even know what the term "short sale" means. This blog assumes you have actually worked a short sale already -- … (0 comments)
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attorney: SHORT SALE TRILOGY - 01/01/08 08:03 PM
We get at least one call a day at my office on short sales. It is really amazing how many people - professionals as well as potential sellers - do not even know what the term "short sale" means. This blog assumes you have actually worked a short sale already -- … (0 comments)
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attorney: Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007- Another Look - 01/01/08 12:15 PM
I have been getting a lot of calls and emails about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. The new law became effective today, and applies to 1099's on short sales or foreclosures retroactive to January 1, 2007.
Before the Act was passed, one of the rewards for a homeowner helping … (2 comments)
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attorney: Georgia LLC Video - 12/23/07 11:20 PM
Check out the Law Firm of JP McClelland new video on Georgia LLCs and corporate law. The video covers tax savings and limiting liability on business activities. This is a must for real estate agents and small business owners.
The video is here at our law firm's site: Georgia LLC Video.
Contact us … (0 comments)
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attorney: Using a real estate attorney when purchasing a home - 12/17/07 08:41 AM
At the Law Office of George N. Piandes, we want to make sure that your purchase goes as smoothly as possible from the signing of the Offer to Purchase through to the closing. Buying a home can be a very stressful time. It is the single biggest purchase you will ever … (1 comments)
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attorney: Real Estate Still a Good Tax Benefit - 12/16/07 07:58 PM
Real Estate Still a Good Tax Benefit With all of the discussion in the "downturn" in our economy and home prices this article still addresses a few of the tax advantages of home ownership. I personally and professionally believe that home ownership is still a strong investment and with our strong … (0 comments)
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attorney: Using A Professional Real Estate Attorney When Selling Your Home - 12/16/07 01:49 PM
Selling your home can be a very stressful time. The Law Office of George N. Piandes, P.C., however, would like to let you know that when you engage our services, the difficult part is already behind you: you have found a Buyer and a team of attorneys experienced with simple and … (1 comments)
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attorney: Foreclosures Triple - What's Next? - 12/13/07 07:43 AM
In a report issued today from the Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach County had 1 foreclosure filed for every 371 homeowners. Surpassing that was St Lucie County with 1 for every 306 households. The October average for Florida was 1 in 273 (new filings for foreclosure).
Prices for homes in Palm Beach, … (5 comments)
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attorney: Holiday gifts - 12/06/07 09:54 AM
Now that the Holiday Season is here I was wondering what everyone thought about their favorite gifts to both give to a client and to receive from a client.
I'm interested in hearing some unique gift options.
Sporting event tickets are something I hear and obviosuly gift certificates to favorite restaurants.
Any … (1 comments)
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attorney: Eminent Domain issues, services, education and more - 12/03/07 09:17 PM
Eminent Domain is the right of the governing agency to take property that does not belong to them.They have this right under the idea that, if it is in the public's best interest, then it is better to take something in order to improve everyone else's circumstances.Most of us would agree … (0 comments)
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attorney: The Real Estate Team: Why is the Right Team So Important to Your Transaction - 11/30/07 11:50 AM
I have mentioned before that buying and selling real estate in Hemet, CA is a team sport that requires skill, coordination and spirit - just like any professional or amateur sports team. A team cannot function if it cannot coordinate its efforts, if it does not have the skill to play … (18 comments)
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attorney: Selecting an Attorney - 11/28/07 01:28 PM
Before you sign an agreement of sale, you might consider asking an attorney to look it over and tell you if it protects your interests. If you have already signed your agreement of sale, you might still consider having an attorney review it. An attorney can also help you prepare for … (0 comments)
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attorney: My Chance to Be a Fly on the Wall - 11/28/07 08:59 AM
I've often heard stories from agents in my area about the new home builders doing their best to cut out the Realtors from new home transactions. I must admit I thought a lot of this was just sour grapes on the part of the agent who got left out. Seemed no … (6 comments)
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attorney: Pinehurst Real estate Attorney, Attorneys, wills, legal - 11/19/07 07:20 AM
I am a real estate broker in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Whenever I get a service provider who I think does a great job I like to give them a plug on active rain. Susan Lynch 910-255-0004 is an attorney I have been using for several of my closings and she has … (0 comments)
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attorney: Consumers-Don't sell yourself short!...A few easy steps to help speed up the short sale process - 11/16/07 08:37 PM
Realtors® need as much knowledge as they can when they start working with a short sale. But I wonder if they really learned that there is more than just submitting all the right documents. You also need to save as much time as possible once you have the buyer and seller in contract. … (16 comments)
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attorney: Life Estate Florida - 11/13/07 06:14 PM
I have a seller who inherited a property after her father passed on. Her father retained a life estate and deeded the property to her 3 years ago. He married a woman 2 years later. Does the new wife have a life estate to the property? No! The Life Estate ends … (2 comments)
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attorney: Motorcycles Can Change Your Life - 11/13/07 04:56 PM
I called to talk to a friend and she answered the phone sobbing. Her fiancé and business partner was in a motorcycle accident 4 blocks from their home in Lakeland Florida. The wedding was planned for Thanksgiving weekend just a week from now. My friend asked me if I know a … (6 comments)
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attorney: BORROWERS FACING FORECLOSURE OFTEN OVERPAY - STUDY FINDS - 11/09/07 09:44 AM
Is our system of foreclosure out of control? Are the banks acting fiduciarily to their borrowers in the loan management process - are they requred to?
Here is an interesting article from this week thanks to the American Bar Association -
Your comments on this site are welcome!
http://www.abajournal.com/news/borrowers_facing_foreclosure_often_overpay_study_finds
Richard Zaretsky, Esq., Richard P. … (1 comments)
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attorney: SHORT SALES AND IRS LIENS - 11/03/07 01:21 PM
SHORT SALES AND IRS LIENS
This being my first blog entry, I figured to talk about something simple.
In my law practice we see a lot of short sales. Indeed, we offer a service to Realtors and Sellers to process their short sale material with the lenders (without the downward pressure and … (2 comments)
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attorney: TRUE STORY - Renter forges deed, then conspires to sell house and pocket mortgage proceeds - 11/03/07 01:19 PM
FRAUD - LOSING YOUR HOME - IDENTITY THEFT
It is a day past Halloween, but here is a scary TRUE story:
My office is presently working on a case that is so prevalent that I thought posting it on my blog would be helpful. The matter involves a single person who bought … (3 comments)
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attorney: DON'T LOSE YOUR HOME TO IDENTITY THEFT~~~ a TRUE STORY - 11/03/07 09:38 AM
FRAUD - LOSING YOUR HOME - IDENTITY THEFT It is a day past Halloween, but here is a scary TRUE story:My office is presently working on a case that is so prevalent that I thought posting it on my blog would be helpful. The matter involves a single person who bought … (0 comments)
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attorney: FRAUD - LOSING YOUR HOME - IDENTITY THEFT - 11/01/07 07:42 PM
It is a day past Halloween, but here is a scary TRUE story:
My office is presently working on a case that is so prevalent that I thought posting it on my blog would be helpful. The matter involves a single person who bought a home 5 years ago.
It is a … (0 comments)
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attorney: ECONOMICS 101 - SHORT SALES - WILL THE LENDER SHARE THE LOSS - 10/31/07 10:18 PM
I had just too many borrowers that "should have known better" in the office this week - so I feel very conservative just now - just to the right of Bill O'Reilly.
We do a lot of short sales in my law and title agency offices. They come in from all sources - … (0 comments)
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attorney: Why U May Need An Attorney! - 10/29/07 02:18 PM
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=4516053
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attorney: Backing Up My Data On an External Hard Drive Saved My Behind - 10/29/07 12:04 PM
I don't consider myself to be a techi. Nonetheless, I have become extremely dependent upon my desk top computer. I earn my living selling homes in southeastern Michigan as a licensed real estate attorney and RE/MAX associate broker. I use my computer to maintain and use a data base that I … (6 comments)
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attorney: SHORT SALES AND IRS LIENS - 10/29/07 06:06 AM
This being my first blog entry, I figured to talk about something simple.
In my law practice we see a lot of short sales. Indeed, we offer a service to Realtors and Sellers to process their short sale material with the lenders (without the downward pressure and lowball influence from an investor … (7 comments)
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attorney: PURCHASING REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION in MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, HARFORD COUNTY - 10/26/07 08:01 AM
The following information is provided by Advantage Real Estate Auction Sales to assist you in understanding your purchase of a property at public auction in Maryland, Harford County, Baltimore, City. The material in this form is general in nature and does not limit your obligations under the contract of sale that … (0 comments)
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attorney: RETAIN ME...I MAY SELL YOUR HOUSE OR I MAY NOT, BUT I'LL TRY - 10/24/07 03:33 PM
Another post inspired me to think that it would be wonderful if we real estate professionals could get paid like attorneys! What if WE charged an up front fee like lawyers do and if we sell the house, well we do and if we don't well then we'll let them know … (3 comments)
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attorney: Need A Closing Attorney in Rhode Island or Massachusetts? - 10/16/07 12:40 PM
If you're looking for a closing attorney in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, please give Supreme Title and Escrow, Inc. a call! We also service New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Florida!
Supreme provides professional service on all real estate matters. Our title searches have a quick turn-around, with … (3 comments)
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