Tue Jun 30, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Foreclosures
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune interviewed Roy Oppenheim, among other Florida foreclosure attorneys, for his opinion on what to do during the foreclosure process. The article advises homeowners to fight foreclosure and never just give-in to a foreclosure notice. Read on for the full article. Attorneys advise clients to stay in their homes By Todd Ruger Monday, June 29, 2009 SARASOTA COUNTY […]
Thu Jun 25, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Real Estate
I am a subscriber to the South Florida Real Estate Newsletter written by Evan Rosen, a South Florida Realtor. Each month, Evan sends out a recap of the current real estate trends in South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Dade). This month included interesting statistics about the South Florida real estate landscape and compared current and past trends. Read Evan’s analysis […]
Wed Jun 24, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Foreclosures
Is 10 percent the new five percent when it comes to unemployment rates just like 50 is the new 30 in age? Roy Oppenheim says, maybe so. As the index of leading economic indicators shows signs of life, including an increase in new housing starts and in Florida an increase in residential housing sales, it seems odd that no one […]
Tue Jun 23, 2009 by RoyOppenheim on Florida Foreclosures
As I was in court the other day, I couldn’t help but laugh as condo associations are now turning the tables on the banks. You see the banks are not exactly the best kind of homeowner. They don’t like to clean their pools, maintain their property… or pay their HOA dues. The judge even commented on the irony and the […]
Mon Jun 22, 2009 by RoyOppenheim on Florida Foreclosures
Well the early statistics are in http://bit.ly/RsUIQ. As expected, we are finding in Florida that the likelihood of completing a loan modification is much higher if conducted with a mediator under court supervision. That’s why it’s likely why we can anticipate that the Florida Supreme Court will require mandatory mediation in every foreclosure action. In fact, in the few Florida […]
Wed Jun 17, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Foreclosures
With the brunt of hurricane season fast approaching, the Associated Press has reported FEMA is considering a plan to use vacant foreclosure properties as a source of emergency housing for hurricane evacuees. In an interview with the AP, Roy Oppenheim shared his opinion on FEMA’s proposal. He also added more information during a video interview, which can be found on […]
Fri Jun 12, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Foreclosures
One of the biggest questions that I am repeatedly asked as a foreclosure defense attorney is, “What is a deficiency judgment and how does it work?” Answer is: A deficiency judgment is a filing from the bank against a homeowner or borrower that has gone through foreclosure. The filing is for the amount of money that the bank lost because […]
Thu Jun 11, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News
Distressed homeowners are not alone thanks to Foreclosure Defense Attorney Roy Oppenheim as the staggering number of foreclosures continues to grow in South Florida. To help combat this trend, foreclosure defense attorney Roy Oppenheim offers free legal workshops on the first Thursday of each month to present distressed homeowners the newest strategies to keep them in their homes. The video […]
