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Does Foreclosure Affect Your Credit?

December 18, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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Even if you have carefully planned your budget, income, and expenses down to the last cent, things don’t always go the way you expect them to. Life might get in the way and ruin your plans—and a bad investment, medical emergency, natural disaster, or other catastrophe can seriously affect your finances.  If your finances take […]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Education

Combating COVID’s Long-Lasting Financial Effects on Your Business & Assets

July 8, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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While the physical effects of COVID-19 have been devastating to those who have fallen ill to the virus, businesses and individuals are also suffering from the effects of social distancing and quarantine measures. Although these restrictions have only been in place for a few months, many businesses have struggled to make ends meet due to […]

Filed Under: Bankruptcy Education, Foreclosure Education

What to Do if You’re Facing Foreclosure

March 2, 2020 by Mark Mellor

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If your home is facing foreclosure, you’re likely facing hard times and going through a range of emotions. However, it is vital that you  think logically in order to work out the best way to move forward. In some situations, you may be able to avoid foreclosure if you are smart and follow the right […]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Education

Take My Word For It. . .The Foreclosure Sale Was Canceled.

July 30, 2015 by

A notice of default had been recorded against plaintiffs’ residential property, and a notice of trustee sale was also recorded. Plaintiffs retained a lawyer to negotiate a loan modification with the lender. In their complaint for promissory estoppel, plaintiffs allege the lender agreed to continue the scheduled trustee sale and negotiate a loan modification. Discussions […]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Education, Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Law News Tagged With: § 1624(a)(3), § 1698, § 2922, 186 Cal.Rptr.3d 408, 236 Cal.App.4th 411, Civ.Code, Civ.Code § 1624(a)(3), Civ.Code § 1698, Civ.Code § 2922, Civil Code section 1624, Civil Code section 1624 subsection (a) subdivision (3), Civil Code section 1698, Civil Code section 2922, section 1698, section 2922, subdivision (3)

The Foreclosure Run-Around.

December 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The first paragraph of the appellate opinion best describes why the appellate court reversed the grant of defendant bank’s demurrer and remanded the matter to the trial court for further proceedings: “This appeal represents another example of what is becoming a well-established and predictable pattern. A homeowner in distress because of the meltdown of the […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Foreclosure Education, Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Law News

Mechanic’s Lien Eliminated After Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure.

September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Property was subject to a first deed of trust and a mechanic’s lien. The property owner defaulted on the loan secured by the trust deed.  Faced with foreclosure on that senior debt, the property owner gave the trust deed beneficiary title to the property by means of a grant deed in lieu of foreclosure. The […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Construction Law News, Foreclosure Education, Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Law News

Can’t Blame Loss Of Property Value After Foreclosure On Appraisal Done Seven (7) Years Earlier.

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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After his home was placed in foreclosure in 2011, plaintiff brought an action to try to halt foreclosure proceedings. In it, he contended defendant made fraudulent misrepresentations or omissions by stating the appraised fair market value of the home in 2004 was increasing and that the appraisal was outrageously speculative. The trial court sustained defendant’s […]

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Forbearance Fees Do Not Violate Usury Law.

June 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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A debtor entered into a series of agreements in which he sought to delay enforcement of judgments. The creditor agreed not to enforce the judgments prior to a certain date in exchange for certain promises as well as the payment of a surcharge of $500 per day for each day the judgments were not paid […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Debt Collection Law News, Foreclosure Education, Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Lender Law News, Real Estate Education

Foreclosure In The United States Marine Corps.

April 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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Plaintiff, in the United States Marine Corps, took out a mortgage in 2007. Between 2008 and 2011, he was called up to active duty overseas three times, and failed to make all of his mortgage payments. The loan servicer began foreclosure proceedings in 2009; it rescinded the notice of default in 2010, but not the associated […]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Education, Foreclosure Law News, Legal News, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Law News, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Law News

Lease Survives Foreclosure.

March 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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Plaintiffs had rented space in a converted garage unit for several years when the residential property was foreclosed upon by a bank. The trial court granted the bank’s motion for summary judgment based on its determination the foreclosure sale extinguished plaintiff’s lease. Citing the Protecting Tenants Against Foreclosure Act of 2009 [PTFA; Pub.L. 111-22, Div. A, […]

Filed Under: Appellate Law News, Foreclosure Education, Foreclosure Law News, General Legal Information Law News, Landlord Tenant Law News, Legal News, Real Estate Education, Unlawful Detainer Law News

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When and How to Sue After a Car Crash

December 30, 2020 By admin

Getting in a car crash can be detrimental to your physical and mental well-being. To compensate for stress, injuries, and damage to your vehicle, you should ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you with that. Reasons … Read More...

When a Tenant Can Sue a Landlord

December 30, 2020 By admin

Rental agreements must be upheld by both the landlord and the tenant. If the landlord or rental company violates the agreement, it may be grounds for legal action by the tenant. In most cases, a tenant will sue their landlord after moving out, but a tenant can also sue while they … Read More...

Does Foreclosure Affect Your Credit?

December 18, 2020 By Mark Mellor

Even if you have carefully planned your budget, income, and expenses down to the last cent, things don’t always go the way you expect them to. Life might get in the way and ruin your plans—and a bad investment, medical emergency, natural disaster, or other catastrophe can … Read More...

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