No judgment. Just options. If an envelope just arrived that made your stomach drop — or a letter from a lawyer showed up with words like lis pendens and acceleration in it — read this before anything else: you still have options, and you almost certainly have more time than it feels like ... Continue Reading » about What Happens After a Foreclosure Notice in Manatee County?
What to Do When One Spouse Wants to Sell the House and the Other Doesn’t
Divorce rarely comes with perfect agreement on every decision, and the house is often the biggest one left on the table. If you want to sell and your spouse doesn't (or the reverse), you're not stuck. There's a path forward, and it doesn't have to be a courtroom fight if you don't want it to ... Continue Reading » about What to Do When One Spouse Wants to Sell the House and the Other Doesn’t
Palmetto, FL Schools and Family Life: What to Know Before You Buy
If you're weighing a move to Palmetto, FL and you have kids (or plan to), the schools and the day-to-day rhythm of family life here are probably higher on your list than the walkability of the historic downtown. Here's what's actually worth knowing before you buy. What's In the Palmetto ... Continue Reading » about Palmetto, FL Schools and Family Life: What to Know Before You Buy
Loan Modification vs. Forbearance in Palmetto, FL: Which Is Right for You?
Loan Modification vs. Forbearance: Which Is Right for You in Palmetto, Florida? These two words get used almost interchangeably by pre-foreclosure homeowners in Palmetto, Florida, but they solve very different problems. If you're behind on mortgage payments in Palmetto FL, picking the wrong one — ... Continue Reading » about Loan Modification vs. Forbearance in Palmetto, FL: Which Is Right for You?
How to Read a Notice of Default | Palmetto, FL Homeowner Guide
How to Read a Notice of Default A notice of default is one of the most frightening pieces of mail a homeowner can receive — but it's also one of the most misunderstood. It looks official (because it is), but it's not a foreclosure filing. It's a required warning, and understanding exactly what it ... Continue Reading » about How to Read a Notice of Default | Palmetto, FL Homeowner Guide
A Local’s Guide to Parrish, FL Neighborhoods
Parrish has grown so quickly that even people who've lived in Manatee County for years sometimes ask me, "wait, where exactly is that?" If you're considering a move here, this is the local's rundown of what's actually being built and who each community tends to fit. The Big Master-Planned ... Continue Reading » about A Local’s Guide to Parrish, FL Neighborhoods