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In addition to my previous post a new law has been passed!

So the answer to the following questions has changed!





Can the New Owner Force me To Move?

Sometimes the new owner will schedule a hearing to ask the Judge for the Writ of Possession. If you are still living in the property and the new owner schedules a hearing asking for a Writ of Possession, it is very important that you attend the hearing so you can tell the Judge how much time you will need in order to… Continue

Downsizing:



For thousands of people, moving to smaller quarters is “out there” —meaning some time in the future. But for many of us, “I’m not ready yet,” really means, “I can’t stand the thought of getting ready to move.”

On the other hand, for most people, their home is their single largest asset, so maximizing what it will sell for is important. There are many things we can’t control. We can’t control what the mortgage interest rates will be when we sell our home. We can’t… Continue

TIPS FOR CONSUMERS ON AVOIDING FORECLOSURE

“RESCUE” SCAMS



People who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments or may do so in the near future are being disproportionately targeted for so-called foreclosure “rescue” scams.



That is where a con artist who promises to help you save your home is actually intent on stealing your home or most of the equity you have accumulated in your home.



What is a Foreclosure “Rescue”… Continue

Written By: Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan, Esq. of Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc



Here are a few answer if this is happening to you:



What Should I Do If I Am Served With Notice of A Foreclosure Against My Landlord?



Even though you do not own the property, you should file an Answer to the foreclosure. For more information about how to do this, you can contact a lawyer, seek out information from the County Clerk of the Court’s website or contact your… Continue