When it's too late vs. when it's REALLY too late
I’ve had two similar cases come across my desk recently. They’re similar because both of these people pulled their heads out of the sand...
Why co-op foreclosure is so dangerous
I previously wrote about the timeline for homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage. If you’d like to take a look at that,...
Choose wisely
Have you ever thought about the theory that goes something like this: that where you are, right here, right now, is a product of all of...
You sure you want to co-sign?
Your son and his wife are first time home buyers. They have pretty good jobs and decent credit. He and his wife have their eyes on a...
Another cautionary tale
This is another story about someone who ignored his foreclosure problem. Don’t let this be you. A man bought two adjoining pieces of...
More is not always better
The other day I argued a motion for summary judgment on behalf of a bank in a foreclosure action. The borrower is wealthy; she owns four...
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
I had a new file come in recently to start a foreclosure action on a property in Queens. There are a few preliminary things that a...
Don't fall into the trap
Picture this scenario: you were involved in a foreclosure action some years ago, but it went nowhere. You applied for a modification,...
Lawyer or "specialist"?
I’ve previously posted about when it’s time to push the panic button. You receive a notice of sale – your house is about to be auctioned...
Your path to a free house
Most people are too shy to say the words out loud, but I have enough experience to know what you’re thinking. You want to beat this...
