Being ranked number one can be a winning feeling in many aspects of life, such as in sports or at work. In Florida, being ranked as the number one state in the country for the highest number of home foreclosure rates may not be the best feeling for homeowners. But...
Year: 2013
Mortgage modification may help as auctions increase in Florida
The economy is showing marked improvement in some areas of the country, while others still struggle. Recent news out of Florida paints a picture of recovery, but the numbers may seem bleak for those who aren't sure what they mean. The latest statistics relate to the...
Good news for Florida families with credit card debt
There are certain amounts of debt that families can easily manage and expect to deal with, such as mortgages and other large purchases and assets. However, when some debts get out of control or become unmanageable, families may struggle and find themselves having a...
Rapper finds debt relief plan rejected
Anytime someone has gotten in over their heads financially, they may pursue filing for bankruptcy as a viable means of protecting some property and also getting the fresh financial start they may need. However, filing for bankruptcy involves a lot more than simply...
Some good news about home foreclosure for Florida rates
While any foreclosure can be unsettling and affect the lives of people who are looking to keep a roof over their heads, new home foreclosure rate numbers are slightly encouraging. The recession led to an incredible spike in home foreclosure rates in Florida and all...
O.J. Simpson’s Florida home falls victim to home foreclosure
Regardless of anyone's status or lot in life, not paying what is owed for a property can all lead to the same conclusion. Anyone of any economic status can fall victim to home foreclosure for any number of reasons. Some may wrongfully associate home foreclosure rates...
Florida residents should be aware of harassment by your creditors
Whenever someone owes a creditor, there can be any number of avenues that creditor may take to get what they are owed. However, harassment by your creditors can lead to financial devastation in some states. If you are a Florida resident being harassed by those you owe...
Florida underwater homes make home foreclosure real threat
Since the recession, it has grown increasingly difficult for homeowners to keep up with payments and also maintain the value of their homes. For those in Florida who are still struggling, falling home values have made underwater mortgages a reality, which, in turn,...
Home foreclosure filed against television star in Florida
There are a variety of life changes and circumstances that can lead to financial woes for anyone. Nationally, the most common reasons cited for bankruptcy and home foreclosure filings have been divorce, medical bills and unemployment. For one Florida resident who is...
Program working better to help with loan modification in Florida
While many programs have come about to help struggling homeowners to deal with the aftermath of the recession, those programs have had a few glitches here and there. There are many loan modification programs and aid packages out there designed to help Florida...