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 During the recession property values were so high. And, obtaining credit was almost as simple as getting something out of a vending machine that many owners took out two and even three mortgages. However, when the market crashed and the surplus ended, many were left swimming upstream without a paddle. With such a large amount

Florida’s legal aid societies are slowly crumbling. This society is in place to assist the poor in battling foreclosures and evictions and collecting government benefits. However, Florida's legal aid societies are in peril. Due to financial cuts from the state, local governments, and the Florida Bar Foundation the organization might not be allowed to remain

The U.S. bankruptcy trustees have initiated a developmental program. The program could drastically quicken the sale process of homes by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other major lenders. Instead of allowing properties to sit on the sidelines while the bankruptcy process plays out, the program would cut years off the sale of said properties and

The rate of foreclosures in Miami has fallen by 5.9 percent in July. This has been its lowest point since the crash of the housing market. Unfortunately, Miami, which also includes Miami Beach and Kendall, are still among the highest in the country. The number of outstanding mortgages averages at about 1.7 percent in the

Home sales have continued to rise in the past couple of months nationwide. In Broward County, it is no different. Those who are attempting to sell their properties are finding that there are a lot more self-assured buyers with the now steading housing market. Therefore, the interdependence between buyers and sellers will unravel the economical

Read about the criminal charges of a couple from Palm Beach. Although bankruptcy is an uncomfortable process to go through, has given many people a fresh at finances. One of the key points in being given financial freedom is that you must be completely honest during the bankruptcy process. In fact, one couple in Palm

The Florida Attorney General’s Office declared that Bank of America will be providing a billion dollars for relief. It will go to approximately 17,000 Floridians over a settlement for mortgage security fraud. Bank of America Corp paid $16.65 billion to finalize the investigation; for the sale of harmful mortgage securities by federal, Florida. And, other

In the past 36 months, developers of the Greater Downtown Miami area have announced their plans. The plans have to do with the creation of 65 new Towers; while the Fort Lauderdale area has sat by unproductive. This, however, was changed with news released last week. In a report provided by the Sun-Sentinel, the partnership

According to Metrostudy Research Firm, South Florida ranks among the top markets of home construction. The tri-county area is ranked ninth in the country. This was after conducting a nationwide survey of nearly a thousand communities, including job and population growth with housing evidence. The construction business is doing very well right now. The reason

South Floridians are feeling pain when it comes time to pay their landlords. Rent is taking a larger sum out of their paychecks than nearly anywhere else in the country. And, there is no sign of relief in sight. It takes 44 percent of your earnings, typically, to pay rent in South Florida. This is