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SAVE MONEY WHEN YOU REFINANCE YOUR MORTGAGE

FLORIDA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS WHEN REFINANCING Property values in South Florida and across almost all parts of the country have finally recuperated and are thriving.  With homes back into positive equity, now is the time to refinance.  Interest rates continue to rise, up almost half a point from the same time last  […]

ASK A LAWYER FOR FREE

 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE AND FORECLOSURE ATTORNEYS If you have a  real estate, foreclosure, landlord tenant question, you can ask a lawyer for free.  At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, P.A. as an experienced real estate lawyer and accountant, with over 15 years experience, I am here to help the community.  I offer free consultations any […]

MORTGAGE DEFICIENCY LAWSUITS ON THE RISE

 FLORIDA FORECLOSURE ATTORNEYS The slow down of short sales has left many borrowers facing collection and suits for deficiencies that were not wiped out or waived in a short sale.  In a short sale, the bank agrees to accept less than the amount required to pay off your mortgage.  In the majority of the short […]

MAY PENDING HOME SALES MARK A NINE-YEAR HIGH

 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE and TITLE ATTORNEYS The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its pending home sales index rose 0.9 percent to 112.6 last month. That is an increase over the past 12 months of 10.4 percent, which places the sales at just below the April 2006 level, right before the market collapsed. Market […]

MIAMI HOME PRICES GROW IN APRIL BUT SLOW DOWN EVIDENT

 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE and TITLE ATTORNEYS For the first time since 2014, Miami’s growing home prices have slowed.  Between March and April, the metropolitan area saw an 0.9 percent increase in prices, marking a 0.1 percent drop in growth compare to February. Although the figure may not seem very remarkable, it is significant as it […]

VETERAN SPOUSES IN SAME SEX MARRIAGES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR HOME LOAN BENEFITS

 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE and TITLE ATTORNEYS Following the recent  U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same sex marriage nationwide, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has announced that it will offer homeloans and other benefits to the spouses and children of same sex veterans.  This is an incredible milestone since up to now only spouses of opposite sex […]

FREE ATTORNEY TITLE SERVICES

 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE and TITLE ATTORNEYS Got your attention!  When we hear the word free, particularly when associated with attorneys, a consumer may feel that they are getting discounted or less than stellar service. After all, why would an attorney or any professional discount their own time or services.  Yet, ironically enough, many sellers do not bother to […]

MORTGAGE RATES UP TO AVERAGE 4.02%

SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY BUYING A HOME?  30 year mortgage rates are up across the country to an average of 4.02%. Government research reveals that steady job growth over the past year has lifted the housing market making home sales surge.  A year ago, the average on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.14 percent and […]

HIRING A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY TO HANDLE YOUR REAL ESTATE CLOSING

 FLORIDA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS Whether you are buying or selling property in Florida, do not go it alone.  Hiring the services of an attorney makes all the difference in meeting deadlines and obtaining a contract for Sale and Purchase with the best possible terms for you. At Jacqueline Salcines, PA we are both real estate lawyers […]

SHORT SALES IN FLORIDA

Miami Short Sale Attorney Fallen behind on your mortgage?  Facing imminent default?  At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, P.A., we are here to help.  We are your team of Foreclosure defense and Short Sale attorneys here to  defend the rights of homeowners facing foreclosure. As Miami short sale attorneys, we are experienced in every aspect […]