Category: Foreclosure

What is the foreclosure statute of limitations in New York?

In New York, the statute of limitations for foreclosure is six years. Are you facing foreclosure and confused about the statute of limitations law of ...

When Is It Too Late to Stop Foreclosure?

The foreclosure process can be upsetting and humiliating. Many people often find themselves in financial pitfalls that they can’t climb out of, leading to them ...

How Long Does Foreclosure Take in NY?

Foreclosure is a legal term that no homeowner wants to hear. It means you have been unable to keep up with your mortgage payments and ...

What are the most common questions when it comes to foreclosure?

Individuals and families in New York who are facing financial challenges are usually looking for options: Can I increase my income? Can I trim my ...

Stopping a foreclosure with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing

As a recent post here noted, many New York residents are still facing problems meeting their monthly mortgage payments, even as the national housing markets ...

What is the timeline in a foreclosure?

Although many New York residents were able to make it through the economic turmoil of the last decade in fair financial shape, the reality is ...

What is a ‘judicial foreclosure’ in New York?

It is an unfortunate fact that, for many reasons, foreclosure rates in the United States have accelerated in recent years. For Long Islanders that have ...

New York program helps victims of foreclosure scams

Unfortunately, many people caught up in the 2008 financial crisis lost their homes to foreclosure. In fact, some homeowners in Long Island are still reeling ...

Do not let the threat of foreclosure ruin the holiday season

Home is where the heart is, particularly during the holidays when families gather in celebration of the season. But, for those in Long Island who ...

October sees significant uptick in foreclosures in New York City

Looking back at the nation’s “Great Recession,” some may remember that a significant number of individuals saw their homes enter the foreclosure process. These days, ...