Palm Beach County Florida Real Estate Lawyer

Boynton Beach Florida Real Estate Lawyer

Foreclosure Defense

The effects of the mortgage crisis and collapse of the housing market are still being felt by home owners across the country, especially those in South Florida. Whether you are upside down in your real estate investment, struggling to make mortgage payments you can no longer afford, or trying to keep your home, The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz is highly qualified to service your foreclosure defense needs.

We have represented numerous clients in this field, and have resolved their foreclosure issues with solutions ranging from short selling the property to modifying the mortgage. If your goal is to stay at the property we will make demands on the bank to produce the note and mortgage documents while exploring programs to modify your mortgage. If your goal is to leave the property, we will work with you throughout the process and advise you on your potential options such as short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure or a consent judgment of foreclosure. During any of those processes we will work to ensure that the bank does not have an outstanding balance against you once the property is sold, so that you can be assured they will not pursue a deficiency against you in the future. By consulting with you personally and evaluating your particular circumstances, we will come up with a plan of attack that is specifically suited to your situation.

While most law offices that work in foreclosure defense will charge you a monthly fee even if they do not work on your case during that time, we will only charge you for the actual time we spend on your file. Our goal is to work diligently and find the most effective solution for you in resolving this stressful situation. Using the services of The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz will ensure you the peace of mind you desire when dealing with a foreclosure.

Why should you hire a real estate attorney?

Real estate transactions, from the purchase or sale of your home to refinancing your mortgage, are likely to be the largest investments and most complicated transactions that you will enter into. Real estate contracts are legally binding agreements and are the most important element of any real estate transaction.

An attorney can represent your interests in all types of real estate transactions. Real estate agents aren't always looking out for your best interests. Their primary responsibility is to sell your house or help you purchase a new home. The title company's main responsibility is to close the transaction and issue title policies. The advice and guidance of an attorney is beneficial to both buyers and sellers. The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A. are able to offer you the services of an attorney in your real estate transactions for only $375 for the buyer and $475 for the seller. With an attorney representing you in the transaction, you gain valuable peace of mind.

The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A., can also assist with title services –– we will not only issue the title insurance as a title company, but will also make sure that the contract is handled properly and your rights in the real estate transaction are adequately represented. The firm's fees and costs are comparable to, and in most cases lower than most title companies. Please call for a schedule of our title fees and services.

The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A., has handled numerous real estate transactions ranging from small condominium sales to multi-million dollar commercial transactions and has been doing so for over ten years. Let their expertise work for you.

Buyers in Florida

A real estate attorney can answer many of the questions that arise in real estate transactions and ensure that your rights as a buyer are enforced. An attorney can assist you with matters such as:

Review and/or preparation of the real estate contract to ensure your rights are protected.
Explaining and exploring alternative means of financing –– including seller financing, private lenders and lease options.
Advisement on how title should be taken, whether in joint names, a trust or a corporation.
Preparation and explanation of all documents that will be signed at closing
Liability in cases of property damage before closing, especially in hurricane-ravaged Florida.

Sellers in Florida

Here are some of the things an attorney can assist sellers with in the home buying transaction:

Review and/or preparation of the real estate contract to ensure your rights are protected.
Preparation of closing documents
Dealing with brokers –– commissions, contracts, listings, etc.
Answer questions regarding tax consequences of a sale
Explanation of contracts

Also servicing surrounding counties including Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie

Law offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A., offers a free initial consultation in the practice areas listed on this site.

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