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Top Myths About Home Equity Lines Of Credit
Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) are useful for: (1) avoiding mortgage insurance, (2) paying for improvements to the property, and (3) paying down car loans, credit card bills, medical debt or other debt. We often hear these three myths when consulting with clients who have a HELOC. Myth #1 – A HELOC is… Read More »
What Is The Means Test? Should I File Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Hi I’m Shawn Yesner with Yesner Law. The Means Test is one of the most confusing things about the bankruptcy process, so I’d like to take a little bit of time to explain it in more detail. The Means Test is what we use to determine whether a debtor can file or must file… Read More »
What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? What do I need to know? What are some common misconceptions about Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Listen as Shawn Yesner of Yesner Law dispel 3 of the most common myths surrounding Chapter 13 bankruptcies in Tampa, FL. Of course you can always learn more by visiting our series of… Read More »
Myths About Chapter 7 Bankruptcies
Do you have questions about chapter 7 bankruptcy? What are the myths about bankruptcies, especially chapter 7. What is the difference between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankrupticy? Listen as Tampa Lawyer Shawn Yesner dispels the myths surrounding Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and how you can schedule a free consultation to discuss your options at… Read More »
Yesner Law Broadens Mortgage Experience With Addition Of Veteran Legal Assistant
Tampa, Fla. – In dealing with the bankruptcy and mortgage crises still afflicting many families, it is helpful for consumers to have legal representatives who understand both sides of the issues. With the addition of legal assistant Terri L. Sharp, Yesner Law (YesnerLaw.com) has significantly broadened its base of experience in foreclosures, short sales,… Read More »
Top 10 Ways To Avoid Rental Scams
Recently, WFLA in Tampa documented a story about fake landlords using Craig’s List and other internet sites to scam potential tenants out of thousands of dollars. The scams range from collecting a security deposit on a house the scammer does not own, to identity theft. How can a tenant protect himself from these potential… Read More »
OCWEN, Altisource, Hubzu And Real Home Services & Solutions
OCWEN short sale rejection? Curious about the relationship between Altisource, Hubzu & Real Home Services and Solutions? Listen as Real Estate Attorney Shawn Yesner explains the relationship and a case where a short sale was rejected by OCWEN, and asked to be listed on Hubzu through RHSS. Want to learn more about Real Estate… Read More »
Realtor’s Responsibility To The Seller
Listing Management and Bad Faith Negotiations This is out of the standards of practices, this is out of the National Association of Realtor code of ethics. A Realtor shall continue to submit to seller all offers and counteroffers until closing unless a seller has waived the obligation in writing. And this is part that… Read More »
FAR/BAR Contract Updates
The Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Realtors® established a Realtor®-Attorney Joint Committee in 1973, comprised of 10 attorneys and 10 Realtors® appointed by their respective organizations. The FAR/BAR Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase and Comprehensive Riders (collectively, the “Contract”) was created by the committee and, according the Florida Supreme Court, use… Read More »
What Is Joint & Several Liability?
When the bank takes the property back and pays the twelve months to the association. What happens to the balance, in essense? Good question. The statute says that the owner is jointly and severely liable with the previous owners. It’s really, I think going to depend on counsel for the association. Some of the… Read More »
