The Appeals Court issued a decision last week concerning the deadline for enforcing a mortgage in Massachusetts, under the obsolete mortgage statute. The full decision, Thornton v. Thornton, is included below. Thornton isn’t the first appellate decision to look at more »
Help with foreclosure is available to struggling homeowners attempting to save their homes. The foreclosure process can be intimidating, overwhelming, and a difficult process for many borrowers. I often meet with potential clients who believe that they they will more »
UPDATE: The eviction and foreclosure moratorium has been extended through October 2020. Earlier this week, Governor Baker signed into law “An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 Emergency.” I previously wrote about how this law more »
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many homeowners will likely need mortgage payment assistance in months ahead. Here are some tips for homeowners in need of such help. Speak to Your Lender For anyone seeking mortgage payment assistance, the first more »
According to Google search result trends, searches for foreclosure increased 47% in the past week. This is a staggering number, and proof that American homeowners are deeply concerned about the impact of coronavirus. I’ve practiced foreclosure defense for the past more »
There is old saying for those living in New England: if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes. The same can be said about Massachusetts foreclosure law: if you don’t like a particular decision . . . wait more »
I often get consultation requests from adult children whose parents are facing foreclosure. As if foreclosure is not stressful enough already, the potential foreclosure for one’s parents is particularly difficult. Elderly parents facing foreclosure is a sensitive topic that requires more »
Whenever I meet with a potential client, I always ask a critical question: what is your goal for my legal representation? In other words, if I take your case, what do you want to get out it? This question is more »
The Appeals Court issued a decision this week concerning an important topic for Massachusetts foreclosure law: who can foreclose in Massachusetts? The decision, Mitchell v. U.S. Bank National Association, is included below. Background In this case, two homeowners challenged the more »
