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SOUTH FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LAWYERS

MOVING FOR SURPLUS AFTER A FORECLOSURE AUCTION

After the foreclosure auction, depending on how much money the successful bidder paid for the property at auction, there may exist a surplus.  Specially if the foreclosure case was initiated by the Homeowners Association or Condominium Association.

As a prior owner, you are entitled to the surplus, or monies paid over and above the amount of the judgment, if you timely file a motion for the surplus and supporting affidavits.

As a third party bidder you may also be entitled to the surplus. We have been successful in obtaining third party bidders the surplus award when we can prove there are damages to the property once taking possession.

While moving for surplus requires a proper Motion for Surplus and proper Affidavit, as well as setting for hearing, it may be tricky and if not done correctly or within the proper time frames, you may lose your ability to go after the surplus.

 

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA we have been assisting Defendants with their foreclosure defense and third party bidders with obtaining surplus belonging to them, for over 18 years.

The Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines offers cost effective services designed to meet your individual needs and requirements. For strong legal representation, call us at (305) 669-5280 today! Attorney Jacqueline Salcines  has been handling all types of real estate matters for over 18 years. If you have an issue with a residential lease commercial lease, landlord tenant law, real estate contract, title insurance, tax deeds, quiet title or any real estate issue, contact our probate and real estate attorney!

 Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com

TRUST |  COMMITMENT  | RESULTS

Jacqueline A. Salcines

Jacqueline A. Salcines

JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, ESQ.
706 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
SECOND FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
TEL. 305 669 5280

Email:  J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com

SOUTH FLORIDA DEBT SETTLEMENT ATTORNEYS

PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS WITH DYCK O’NEAL

Recent months have experienced an avalanche of less than savvy investors entering the foreclosure auction arena to try their luck on bidding on foreclosed properties.  Many of these novice investors believe that they are getting a great deal because they are acquiring properties worth thousands for very little. What they do not realize, is that they are bidding on Homeowner Association and Condominium Association foreclosure liens.  That is, that once they are the successful bidder and pay the fee to the county, the now own the property, often with a first mortgage and accompanying liens.

The Homeowner Association and Condominium Association foreclosure judgment and subsequent successful bid on the auction, does not wipe out first mortgages, second mortgages, or any liens on the property. It merely pays the association the maintenance and assessments the homeowners failed to pay.  And the new Certificate of Title holder is left with a property that they can only rent temporarily until the mortgage company forecloses or obtains a judgment and places at auction as well..

HIRE AN ATTORNEY TO RUN A LIEN SEARCH PRIOR TO BIDDING

There are many things investors can do to protect themselves prior to bidding. First and foremost, hire an attorney to run a title search and examination and provide an Owners and Encumbrance letter.  This typically costs between $150.00 to $200.00 and results in peace of mind.  Knowing whether bidding is smart or not.

IF YOU ALREADY BID, NOW WHAT

Even if you bid and were the successful bidder and now acquired the property without examining title, there is still Hope.  At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, PA we have helped hundreds of third party bidders negotiate the title back to the prior owner, and recuperate what they paid at the auction.   Or, in the alternative, you may be able to negotiate with the private lender or bank to settle the mortgage amounts and remove the mortgage from the title.

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA, the firms’ lead attorney, Jacqueline A. Salcines, Esq.,  brings extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of negotiating and settling debt for pennies on the dollar.   We employ market knowledge, extensive litigation experience,  contract and statutory knowledge, and take proactive and calculated measures to protect our clients. Our knowhow in debt settlement and oral and written contracts as well as negotiating them when they don’t go as planned, is what sets us apart.

With prompt intervention to resolve disputes amicably, without the need to litigate,  we are here to get debt settled, without the necessity of filing for bankruptcy.

With more than 16 years experience,  attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been practicing law with the need of her clients first.  Upon calling the firm you get the feel of how the client is our first priority.  We are here to help you with your purchase or sale and do so with hands-on legal experience.

Jacqueline Salcines, Esq. has been an accountant for over 20 years and an attorney for over 15  years.  She brings her knowledge and experience to every real estate transaction.  Let us go to work for  you!

Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com

TRUST |  COMMITMENT  | RESULTS

Jacqueline A. Salcines

Jacqueline A. Salcines

JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, ESQ.
706 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
SECOND FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

TEL. 305 669 5280

DIRECT EMAIL: J.SALCINES