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Tax laws change short-sale picture

April 24th, 2010

You are not taxed for borrowing money because as the debtor you repay the debt…

Know foreclosure-property facts first

April 17th, 2010

To bid on a property at a foreclosure sale…

If home goes into foreclosure, are owners liable to pay the back property taxes?

April 14th, 2010

Q: The seller hasn’t paid her mortgage in approximately 10 months. As a result, she is behind on the payment of her Maricopa County Property Taxes. Seller is currently under contract to short sale the property. The lender has not approved the short sale contract. Lender has not made the decision whether it will require

Buying Rented Home a Concern

February 6th, 2010

As seen in The Arizona Republic
by: Aaron M. Finter
Your Home and the Law is authored by the attorneys at JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law and addresses legal issues that arise for renters and homeowners. Have a question related to your home? Send your questions to firm@jacksonwhitelaw.com.
Q: My wife and I are looking to take advantage of

Trustee Sale

December 19th, 2009

As seen in The Arizona Republic
by: Roger R. Foote
Your Home and the Law is authored by the attorneys at JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law and addresses legal issues that arise for renters and homeowners. Have a question related to your home? Send questions to firm@jacksonwhitelaw.com.
Q: I can’t make my house payments and received a Notice of

New Bankruptcy Video Series

December 18th, 2009

I have prepared a series of short videos on the bankruptcy process, including discussions on the various chapters (7, 11, 13).  These videos are all currently posted on You Tube.  You can access these videos by clicking on this link http://www.youtube.com/user/JohnSkibaAttorney .  These videos will give you a good start in gaining knowledge about Chapter 7

Lien Stripping, Cram-Down, and the Benefits of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

September 2nd, 2009

Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases require a serious commitment.  While the Chapter 7 case is a relatively short (4-6 months) and straight forward process, a Chapter 13 cases commits the filer to a minimum of 36 months and possibly up to 60 months.  Further, the Chapter 13 requires repayment of a small portion of the unsecured debt. 

Bankruptcy and Foreclosures Still at Record Highs

August 13th, 2009

Perhaps you have found this post and are one of many Americans faced with the possibility of foreclosure on your home. If this is the case, a foreclosure attorney in Arizona at Jackson White can help. Please call us at 877-612-9872 to set up a free consultation with a foreclosure attorney.
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“The Worsening Foreclosure Crisis: Is It Time to Reconsider Bankruptcy Reform?”

July 23rd, 2009

That was the title of the hearing held earlier today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts.  Due to foreclosure rates that continue to climb across the country, Senate Democrats are taking a second look at a failed proposal to allow the modification, or “cram down” on first mortgages in homes

Stop Foreclosure and Remove Second Mortgage through Bankruptcy

June 12th, 2009

With home prices at record lows and foreclosures at record highs, many homeowners are facing the fact that their home is worth substantially less than what is owed on the mortgage. Many of these homeowners that feel trapped in a home that is “upside down,” are making the difficult decision to walk away from their properties. There are two areas where homeowners can use a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing to remain in their homes – one, when they are behind on payments and need time to get caught up, and two, to remove a second mortgage or home equity line of credit from their home.