The final deadline for HAMP (“Home Affordable Modification Program”) is rapidly approaching: applications for this federal program are due December 30, 2016. HAMP is a federal program aimed at helping struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure. Eligible homeowners can obtain a loan more »
I recently saw a Airbnb TV commercial that attempts to promote the many benefits of this room sharing service for local communities. Airbnb claims that its service has helped many homeowners avoid foreclosure, a topic that I want to discuss here. Can Airbnb more »
In this blog post, I am going to give you the single, most important piece of advice for landlords in Massachusetts. This advice might sound obvious, but believe me when I tell you that it is often ignored. Ready for it? more »
A recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision illustrates the importance of properly appealing a foreclosure case. The Court’s decision reaffirms that a homeowner has one–and only one–opportunity to appeal an unfavorable court decision. In Eresian v. Merill Lynch Credit Corporation, the more »
My blog post today isn’t directly on point with the legal topics I generally blog about, but I think it’s a post that has important relevance to the work I do and clients I serve. Let me tell you more »
Being a landlord in Massachusetts is tough. There are many traps for the unwary; a reason why landlords should always consult a landlord/tenant attorney on Massachusetts’s numerous housing laws. A good attorney can help landlords navigate these tricky waters and find more »
Applying for a loan modification can be an incredibly frustrating experience. Anyone who hasn’t tried to submit one of these applications to a loan servicer has little idea of how much time and work can go into this process. I more »
Struggling homeowners in Massachusetts often start a consultation with me with a simple question: is my home in foreclosure? Those not familiar with Massachusetts law might laugh at this question, believing that the service of a foreclosure lawsuit easily answers more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision on FHA loan foreclosure requirements in Jose v. Wells Fargo Bank. This decision reaffirms the strict requirements that come with foreclosing one of these loans. A Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) loan is a more »
The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an important decision last week in Santos v. U.S. Bank (full decision below) regarding a loan modification denial. The Court rejected the borrower’s negligence claim, but acknowledge that other grounds exist for fighting a loan modification more »
