Sun Aug 18, 2013 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News
The following article was written by Kimberly Miller – for the Palm Beach Post and republished with excerpts by Roy Oppenheim, Oppenheim Law for the South Florida Law Blog. WEST PALM BEACH — Florida’s five-year deadline to foreclose on a home is ticking on thousands of aging cases statewide, giving lucky borrowers a shot at a free house and catching banks with […]
Wed Dec 19, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Foreclosure Defense, Foreclosure Fraud & Foreclosure Law
Below is an abbreviated version of an article written by Roy Oppenheim and Jacquelyn Trask, which was first published this week by Thomson Reuters. The longer version of “Deconstructing The Black Magic of Securitized Trusts” was published earlier this year by the Stetson Law Review. From 2003 to 2007, Florida saw the largest real estate boom in its history. Real […]
Fri Jul 13, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Foreclosure Defense, Foreclosure Fraud & Foreclosure Law
Homeowners everywhere should be looking at California and taking notice. The government there is finally taking the power away from the banks and placing it back in the hands of the homeowners. Outside of Florida, no state has been quite as devastated by the fraudclosure crisis as California has, so it comes as no surprise that they would be at […]
Tue Jun 26, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News
I’m not one for fairy tales, for shining white knights, and magical rescues. I’m not cynical, but I am a realist. When it comes to fixing the housing market, and righting the wrongs of the fraud-closure crisis, there is no magic wand. If you’re waiting for the government ‘cavalry’ to ride in and make everything alright, I’m sad to say […]
Wed May 2, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Foreclosures & Florida Law News
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is now asking for the public’s input on what she should do with the $300 million the state will be receiving directly from the national mortgage settlement. She is openly soliciting your suggestions through her website from now until May 14th. As a foreclosure defense attorney and one of the people on the front lines […]
Fri Apr 27, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Roy Oppenheim & Short Sales
Survey: Mortgage Foreclosure Scams Surge Not only is America’s foreclosure crisis still going strong, it now comes with even more fraud and deception. With heightened media coverage surrounding the recent national mortgage settlement and refinements to government assistance programs, experts say selling “the schtick” has only become easier for criminals. But there are red flags consumers can watch out for […]
Sat Mar 31, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News, Foreclosure Defense & Short Sales
Bill extends Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 I warned you earlier this month that if you’re considering a short sale, the time to get the ball rolling is now. That’s because the Mortgage Debt Relief Act, which was passed in 2007, is set to expire at the end of this year. If that happens you’ll have to pay taxes […]
Fri Mar 23, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News
Banking officials, as a general rule, are old school. They are very resistant to change, and usually refuse to think outside of the box. Over the years I’ve seen the banks hold little to no regard for the customers they serve. Their philosophy has essentially been ‘You can’t pay your mortgage, then out on your butt you go!’ Forget that […]
