Month: July 2018

Signs it is Time to Replace Your Bankruptcy Attorney

No matter how carefully you planned for the future and how hard you work, there are times when a personal or professional bankruptcy is inevitable. When you can no longer afford to make on-time payments and other forms of debt relief such as negotiating with creditors fail, then bankruptcy may become your only reasonable option. There are many attorneys who offer affordable professional bankruptcy services, but unfortunately not all of them are as professional as they claim. If you have hired a [...]

Why Sellers Ignore Their Realtors’ Advice           

The real estate market has always fluctuated, with various issues impacting how economists view the strength of the real estate industry as a whole. In a recent study, several housing markets, including the Tampa-St. Petersburg market, were considered overvalued, meaning the prices were not sustainable long-term. This news has started to alarm both buyers and sellers, encouraging some to hurry forward with their real estate transactions. Buyers worry that they will have a harder time qualifying [...]

How Filing Bankruptcy Affects Florida Renters

According to the Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Florida has been a “hot market for renters” for a few years now. While the renter’s market might be booming, anyone who is dealing with bankruptcy may be wondering how filing bankruptcy will affect him or her as a renter. While an experienced Jacksonville bankruptcy attorney can help you understand everything you need to know about filing bankruptcy and how it will affect every aspect of your life, here is what you need to know about fili[...]

Tips for Purchasing a Short Sale Property

Purchasing a short sale listing gives buyers a unique opportunity to acquire an attractive home at a discounted rate. Unlike a foreclosure, most short sales have been occupied either right up to the sale or have only been unoccupied for a very short period of time. This reduces the chances of a buyer having to spend a great deal of money rehabbing a property and cutting into their potential profits. If you and your real estate clients are looking at short sale properties, here are a few tips tha[...]