Reversing a Foreclosure
Fall has been off to a great start for me, and I hope for you too. My busy schedule is providing me opportunities to work on some great cases and I’m looking forward–to what I hope–will be some rewarding outcomes more »
Category: Massachusetts Foreclosure Law Blog
How to Stop Foreclosure in Massachusetts
In this blog post, I want to discuss the options available to stop foreclosure in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is a non-judicial foreclosure state, meaning that a bank does not need to go to court to foreclose a home. Instead, a bank more »
Foreclosure Help
Foreclosure help is available for homeowners in danger of losing their homes, or homeowners who have already gone through a foreclosure sale. While saving a home from foreclosure is never a guarantee, foreclosure help may be an option in your more »
Overview of Housing Court Expansion
After years of stalled legislation, housing court expansion has finally occurred in Massachusetts. The recently passed 2018 budget provides for statewide Housing Court, allowing all towns and cities access to a regional division of the Housing Court. Previously, a large more »
Challenging a Foreclosure in Massachusetts
A recent decision by the Massachusetts Land Court discusses the importance of properly challenging a foreclosure in Massachusetts, and the ramifications of failing to do so correctly. This case, Kenney v. Brown, is to the best of my knowledge the first more »
Notice of Default
Foreclosures in Massachusetts generally begin through a notice of default. A homeowner who is behind on their mortgage loan often receives many letters informing them of their owed balance. A formal notice of default, however, is required under state law more »
Foreclosure Help
Foreclosure help can be essential for homeowners attempting to avoid foreclosure and save their homes. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting too long to get assistance with this stressful process. When should homeowners seek foreclosure help? Preparing more »
Appealing an Eviction Case
Appealing an eviction case is a complicated subject. I could write for hours on the topic, and even then, would only cover the basics. Here, I want to offer two critical points for anyone appealing an eviction case: act quickly, more »
Sherwin Law Firm Succeeds in Bringing Lawsuit Over a Denial of a Loan Modification
I’m pleased to announced that I prevailed today in bringing a lawsuit against a national lender for the denial of a loan modification. The court rejected the lender’s argument that the lawsuit should be dismissed, allowing the lawsuit to go more »
What Happens After a Foreclosure Sale?
Homeowners who have gone through a foreclosure often ask me what happens after a foreclosure sale. More specifically, these homeowners often ask if they need to leave their home right away after a foreclosure auction sale. The answer is no. more »