Archive for 'Bankruptcy' Category
A Homeowner’s Guide to Immediate Court Relief Few events create more fear than receiving notice that your home will soon be sold at foreclosure. For many homeowners, the first reaction is panic. Phone calls are made. Modification applications are rushed to the servicer. Internet searches begin late into the night looking for one simple answer: […]
If your sale date is close, you need two things at the same time: Most homeowners only do the first part. They scramble for a “quick fix” and ignore the evidence. That’s how people lose their homes. What actually stops a foreclosure sale? In the real world, a sale usually stops for one of these […]
A Sarasota Judgment That Shook the Foreclosure Machine A 2020 Sarasota, Florida judgment shows the deep gap between foreclosure fantasy and reality. The case: U.S. Bank, as Trustee for the LSF11 Master Participation Trust v. Cheri Melchione, Case No. 2011 CA 5724 NC (12th Circuit Court, Sarasota County, Florida). The plaintiff—LSF11 Master Participation Trust—was no […]
FDCPA & FCCPA Claims Gaining Traction: Lessons from Goodin v. Bank of America Across the country, homeowners are increasingly finding success under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and state-level consumer protection laws such as Florida’s FCCPA. A clear example is Goodin v. Bank of America (M.D. Fla.), where Judge Corrigan issued a carefully […]
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Always consult with a licensed attorney about your specific situation. The Playbook That Never Fails In the 1950s, as evidence mounted about the dangers of tobacco, the industry rolled out a PR strategy known as the Four Dog Defense. Soon after, the […]


