It’s hard to believe that seven years ago the Great Recession hit Florida. Our state led the nation during the housing boom and was the first to crater when the housing bubble burst. However, nearly eight years after the downturn began, buyers damaged by excessive medical bills, underwater mortgages and a dismal job market are finding their way back into the real estate market.
Lenders like Fannie Mae have changed its lending criteria. Real estate agents, banks and mortgage brokers are working with buyers, counseling them- oftentimes free of charge- on how to make repairs and get their credit back on track. Free seminars are cropping up all over the state informing buyers about programs, timeframes for waiting, how to spot credit errors, how to purchase damaged homes in need of renovation and how to get down payment assistance.
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Choosing the right attorney can make the difference between whether or not you can keep your home. A well-qualified Miami foreclosure defense attorney will not only help you keep your home, but they will be able to negotiate a loan that has payments you can afford. Miami foreclosure defense attorney Timothy Kingcade has helped many facing foreclosure alleviate their stress by letting them stay in their homes for at least another year, allowing them to re-organize their lives. If you have any questions on the topic of foreclosure please feel free to contact me at (305) 285-9100. You can also find useful consumer information on the Kingcade & Garcia website at www.miamibankruptcy.com.
