The signs are everywhere. Constant pop-up ads interrupt web searches and surfing. The promotions trumpet an alternative to foreclosure. Homeowners can start over and stay in the home they once feared losing. Easy financing is available. However, when it comes to the...
Month: January 2017
When collection agencies don’t play by the rules
While specific regulations are in place that debt collectors must adhere to, many in the 13.7 billion dollar industry simply refuse to play by the rules. One of the most important rules involves an obligation to cease contact upon request of the consumer. Yet, those...
What prospective real estate buyers should know about property deeds
When a prospective buyer of residential or commercial real estate locates what could prove to be the perfect property, the real work begins. Indeed, inspections must be made, negotiations undertaken, title work performed and financing arranged. Once this lengthy...
Discharging student loans may be an option for you
For many, the swelling of student loan debt has created a “crisis” that requires some form of resolution that has, to date, been elusive. College graduates swimming in an ocean of past-due notices have tried to seek relief. However, when it came to...
The consequences of hiding assets both real and imagined
Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter provide an intimate look into friends, family and the famous. Posts and pictures reveal children playing, meals about to be eaten, and possessions recently purchased. Those same websites have become sources of...
Repossession of your car could represent a new beginning
Repossession of a car is unsettling. As the shock of an empty parking space wears off, you reflect on what led up to this traumatic and embarrassing moment. Banks and repossession companies for a variety of reasons take motor vehicles. Falling behind on payments is...
How do I protect myself against real estate title issues?
The process of buying commercial real estate can be both exciting and overwhelming because of the many steps involved. One of the biggest concerns that purchasers of real estate in Texas have is whether there are any title issues associated with the properties they...