gainesvilledivorceattorney: Listing Price and Court Orders - 10/18/21 01:09 PM
Divorcing couples with a house to sell could loose valuable dollars by putting a listed price in the court order. The real estate market is constanly changing. One minute prices are going up the next they are going down. Using an appraisal or CMA from a month or so ago that values the house at say $500,000 could be out of date today when you had 3 homes in the neighborhood that sold for between $525,000-$550,000.  
If you happen to be in a declining market and homes are now selling for less than $500,000 you become that over priced listing that just … (0 comments)

gainesvilledivorceattorney: The Impact of Credit in Divorce Finance  - 08/25/21 11:01 AM
The Impact of Credit in Divorce Finance
While going through a divorce, a credit score might seem like the smallest concern, but a surprise drop can undermine all progress being made toward the resolution of the real estate side of the case.
Lenders do not give divorcing spouses special treatment, so it’s vital to understand how credit can tank a buy-out or new purchase that is otherwise secure. 
Whether or not a divorcing spouse will be able to qualify for a mortgage and secure housing is tied to their credit score, so they will need to know how to protect it while … (0 comments)

gainesvilledivorceattorney: Divorce Listings and Investors-Beware! - 06/30/21 12:16 PM
Divorce Listings And Investors - Beware!
By Laurel Stark, CEO & Founder, The Ilumni Institute
Divorcing spouses with a house to sell need to ensure they do not fall prey to unscrupulous activities that could cost them tens of thousands of dollars- sometimes more. There is a lot that goes on behind the real estate scenes with investors (especially in this hot market). 
We all know that the goal of the investor is to profit, and in real estate that means "buying low and selling high." In the current market where we are seeing many offer for just one property, it is hard for … (1 comments)

gainesvilledivorceattorney: Generational Impact of COVID-19 on Divorce - 06/14/21 01:41 PM
Generational Impact of Covid-19 on Divorce 
By Laurel Stark, CEO & Founder, The Ilumni Institute
In a recent consumer report, WGSN shared insights in to how different generations respond to stress such as COVID-19. Gen Zers are leading the way in divorce filings, according to Pew Research Center. Baby Boomers are increasing their divorce rate by 109%. The culture of these generations vary greatly. As a professional at the helm of the most stressful crisis of their lives, CDRE's - Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert, can offer customized solutions for each generation. 
Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1964) are increasingly afraid of going out. As … (0 comments)

gainesvilledivorceattorney: Who Is On Title and Why It Matters - 06/07/21 08:22 AM
Who is on title and why it matters is sometimes over looked. 
Facts:
Husband and wife married 16 years ago. About five years in the marriage they bought a house. In March of 2017, they divorce. Husband remained living in the house, they both are on title to the house, and both remained on the mortgage. The property deed states that  the property is owned by "right of survivorship", and the the divorce decree did not address any specific terms regarding the house other than title vesting remains in place until further agreement. 
 
In 2018 the husband remarried. His new wife moved into the … (3 comments)