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A judgment filed in your county is a lien on your real property

A judgment filed in your county is a lien on your real property. It can prevent you from closing on a sale of property.

For Florida Sinkhole Disputes, "Neutral" Evaluation Is Rarely Neutral

As the result recently enacted Florida law, insurance companies now have a new weapon with which to deny or otherwise underpay claims for sinkhole related damage.

California Steps Up Enforcement of Foreclosure Consultant Laws

Fed up with companies preying on desperate homeowners, the California Attorney General's office is taking action to prosecute foreclosure consultants operating in violation of state laws.

Governor Signs Bill to Revitalize Florida's Economy

During the housing crisis last year, Florida was one of the leaders in home foreclosures in the country. As the state's real estate market continued to plummet, the rest of Florida's economy followed.

International Centre for Dispute Resolution

In a global economy where alternative dispute resolution is becoming more common, the ICDR provides an increasingly important forum for resolving international business disputes.

Homeowners May be Able to Prevent Foreclosure through Mediation Program

In 2008, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a law creating the Foreclosure Mediation Program.

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