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7 Contract Terms You Must Know When Buying a Home
Beware of Boilerplate in Business Contracts
Buying or Selling a Business
Commercial Lease Issues
Foreclosure or Short Sale: Reduced Tax Assessment not Guaranteed
Foreclosures
Joint Ownership of Real Estate
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
Mortgage Modification Agreements
Short Sales
Smart Business Strategies for Tough Economic Times
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
Recent Updates
January 31, 2010
Commercial Tenants Beware of Signage Restrictions
January 24, 2010
There is nothing short about a short sale ? but help may be on the way
January 24, 2010
Florida Supreme Court Adopts Mediation Program for Residential Foreclosures
January 07, 2009
Documentary Stamps Tax: The Hidden Cost of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
January 07, 2009
Battling the Recession - Strategy for the Small to Mid Size Business
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Commercial Tenants Beware of Signage Restrictions
Posted by: Marlyn Wiener
January 31, 2010
Topic: Commercial Lease Issues
We all know the real estate mantra: location, location, location. However, before signing a commercial lease for that perfect retail location, a prospective retail tenant should fully investigate signage restrictions contained in the proposed lease or imposed by the municipal government.
There is nothing short about a short sale ? but help may be on the way
Posted by: Marlyn Wiener
January 24, 2010
Topic: Short Sales
I often describe a short sale as having three moving pieces or parts. The first part is securing a signed agreement of sale with a financially qualified buyer who has the patience and commitment to stay in the deal during the long short sale approval process.
Florida Supreme Court Adopts Mediation Program for Residential Foreclosures
Posted by: Marlyn Wiener
January 24, 2010
Topic: Foreclosures
On December 28, 2009 Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Peggy Quince signed an Administrative Order adopting the recommendations of the court's Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force requiring mediation in residential mortgage foreclosure cases. Trained mediators will try to help the lender and borrower reach an agreement. Only borrowers with homesteaded properties are eligible.
Documentary Stamps Tax: The Hidden Cost of a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Posted by: Marlyn Wiener
January 07, 2009
Topic: Foreclosures
Many owners of property in distress consider a deed in lieu of foreclosure; deeding the property to the mortgage lender. Negotiation of a deed in lieu of foreclosure is a complicated process typically involving the lender's review of the borrower's current financial information, evaluation of the property's fair market value, and investigation into the title to the property to identify any other liens and interests.
Battling the Recession - Strategy for the Small to Mid Size Business
Posted by: Marlyn Wiener
January 07, 2009
Topic: Smart Business Strategies for Tough Economic Times
Rental expense is one of the largest fixed expenses a small to mid size business faces each month. As we move into the second year of this recession and after a dismal holiday season for retailers, business owners and operators needto take a hard look at ways to reduce overhead expenses to compensate for declining revenues. Many businesses are facing a real crisis; will they make it through 2009?
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