Fri Apr 6, 2012 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Law News
Judge Signs $25 Billion Foreclosure Settlement It’s finally official. The so-called $25 billion foreclosure settlement has been signed off by a federal judge. This comes after the settlement was filed in court last month. DC District Judge Rosemary Collyer did the honors Wednesday. I won’t rehash my thoughts about what’s good and what’s bad about this settlement. Everything that needs […]
Fri Aug 14, 2009 by Oppenheim Law on Florida Foreclosures, Florida Law News & Florida Real Estate
Many people may be hesitant to believe that business is booming, but there is a particular profession that is; namely, Property Preservationists for distressed properties. As reported in the August 13th Sun-Sentinel, foreclosures have tripled across the nation since 2005. More and more of these properties are becoming REOs, or “real estate owned,” meaning the bank holds the deed. Before […]
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 […]
