National Mortgage Settlement: Good News for Florida Homeowners!
The National Mortgage Settlement has provided relief to Florida homeowners in its first 12 months, with more to come over the next two years. Unlike previous federal programs, relief is available to eligible homeowners that are current on their mortgages and those that are in default. Nancy Cason
Syprett Meshad & DuBose Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars Lists
Our attorneys Michael L. Resnick and Teresa D. Jones have been selected to the 2013 Super Lawyers list in Florida and Attorney Nancy E. Cason has been selected as a 2013 “Rising Star.” Syprett Meshad & DuBose president Michael L. Resnick and partner Teresa D. Jones have been selected to the 2013 Super
Ruling Protects Privacy of Cell Phone Location Data
Kenneth M. Poole, Jr. With the current media and public attention currently being paid to the issues of privacy for governments and individuals, the recent ruling that the government and police may not obtain a person’s cell phone location data without a warrant, is of significant interest. The
Florida Fair Foreclosure Act is Now the Law
On July 1, 2013, HB 87, commonly known as the “Florida Fair Foreclosure Act,” took effect. What does this mean for homeowners facing foreclosure? Real Estate Attorney Nancy Cason explains key elements of the law and discusses the importance of seeking solid legal advice as early as possible in the
Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief the Time to Act is Now
Nancy Cason The Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Act, which alleviates the adverse tax consequences of debt forgiveness in connection with certain primary residence short sales, is set to expire on December 31, 2013. Since short sales take approximately six months to complete, there’s still time to
