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Foreclosure is a legal process whereby a lender seeks to force the sale of a mortgaged property in order to recover the balance of a delinquent loan. Recently, the foreclosure process has been the subject of... more +
Foreclosure is a legal process whereby a lender seeks to force the sale of a mortgaged property in order to recover the balance of a delinquent loan. Recently, the foreclosure process has been the subject of greater legislative and judicial scrutiny after systemic abuses were uncovered during the widespread foreclosure crisis resulting from the Great Recession. less -
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Due Diligence Considerations When Acquiring Distressed Real Estate

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If you are considering buying distressed real estate, taking the time to thoroughly evaluate the property is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment. This process, known as due diligence,...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Beyond the Surface: Hidden Title Issues That Can Halt Your Foreclosure

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In order for a lending institution to successfully take real estate through foreclosure litigation and have the real estate sold at a sheriff sale, the property needs to have a clear title. What many do not understand is that...more

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Lender Considerations in Deed-in-Lieu Transactions

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When a commercial mortgage lender sets out to enforce a mortgage loan following a borrower default, a key goal is to identify the most expeditious manner in which the lender can obtain control and possession of the underlying...more

Carlton Fields

Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending February 7, 2020

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Real Property Update - Fraudulent Transfer: Real property that was worth less than mortgage encumbering it was not an asset per the plain language of section 726.102(2) and, therefore, could not support fraudulent transfer...more

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