On a national scale, the recession appears to be receding, and the latest statistics suggest that the economy is making notable gains toward growth. However, when compared to national statistics for home foreclosure rates, the housing market in Florida still struggles...
Month: February 2014
Florida men guilty of scamming those behind on house payments
Many struggling homeowners have turned to helpful options for assistance in keeping their homes, such as mortgage modifications and pursing bankruptcy options. Mortgage modifications have actually helped countless people who were and are behind on house payments....
Florida homeowners should beware of new loan modification scam
Many homeowners have tried to find legitimate ways to reduce their payments so they could weather the storm of the recession. One way that many have found is to seek a loan modification. With more than 250,000 lending home foreclosures in Florida alone, many have...
Tips for Florida residents looking to consolidate debt
When it comes to having more debt than one is able to pay off comfortably, the problem can have far-reaching consequences. Luckily for Florida residents, it is a problem that also has a number of solutions. The varying ways to consolidate debt can help Florida...
Loan modification terms may change for some in Florida
A few years ago, home loan modifications helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners keep their homes. The loan modification process essentially lowered the interest rate for home loans, therefore lowering the monthly payment to a manageable amount. Four states,...
As recession wanes, credit card debt still rises
When the recession hit, most every family had to rein in spending or at least think more consciously about where each dollar went. One of the main debts that had people in Florida and elsewhere struggling was credit card debt. As the recession wanes, people are...
Avoiding fraud when seeking debt relief help in Florida
When someone feels paralyzed by overwhelming debt, they may seek out any means of controlling that debt or cutting down costs. However, there are entities and groups who willfully prey on and seek out those who are in need of debt relief. Florida residents who are...
As credit card debt grows, Florida residents find tips to help
As the recession subsides, many find themselves still struggling with debt. Credit card debt in particular can be difficult for the average Florida resident to get a handle on. There are a few helpful tips that can help anyone struggling with credit card debt find...
When it comes to debt, credit card bills should be paid off first
Like many other Americans, some Florida readers probably owe on various kinds of debts. However, not all debts are created equal. Some, like mortgages, are considered to be good debts. Others, like credit card bills, are not. So when it comes to paying off debts, it...