Vlog answers questions about the document submission process
David Gorka, head of Black & LoBello’s Submission and Processing department, answers some common questions clients have regarding the document submission process when dealing with a short sale and the lenders involved.
Foreclosure Outlook 2011
The outlook for the New Year is grim if you own a home in Las Vegas and are not paying attention to your legal rights. Likely, you are one of the two-thirds of our valley’s property owners who are in an underwater position, most being more than 50%. Since property values are expected to drop […]
Principles of principal: Should banks cut mortgages?
Should lenders be forced to reduce the principal amount owed on home mortgages that are “underwater”? The proposition probably would win the vote of homeowners in Nevada, because CoreLogic, a Santa Ana, Calif.-based analysis company, calculates that two-thirds of homeowners in the Silver State owe more than their home is worth — the highest percentage in […]
What is Adult Guardianship?
Christopher J. Phillips, Esq., of Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada explains how Adult Guardianship works in the state of Nevada.
Default Servicers, Foreclosure and the Securitization Debacle
On November 16, 2010, the Senate Committee on Banking Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing on Mortgage Services and Foreclosure Practices which included, Bank of America, among other lending institutions, along with consumer advocates and academics. Coincidentally, the Congressional Oversight Panel has recently produced a 127-page report, “Examining the Consequences of Mortgage Irregularities for Financial […]
LVRJ Article: Nevada attorney general sues BofA over trade practices
Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto on Friday said her office filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, seeking a court order to stop the giant bank from continuing to use deceptive trade practices against homeowners. Click here to read the full article.
LVRJ Article: Judge halts capping of ‘super priority’ foreclosure liens
District Court Judge Susan Johnson on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order against enforcement of a state regulatory advisory opinion that caps the amount collection agencies may charge under “super priority” liens against homes in foreclosure. To read the full article click here.
Is setting up an LLC the right move for my business?
Steven Pacitti, Esq., of Black & LoBello in Las Vegas, Nevada explains how an LLC should be used to achieve the goals of a business.
Nevada Probate Basics
Christopher J. Phillips, Esq., explains when a probate is required in the state of Nevada.
Tisha Black Chernine, Esq. on AM720 KDWN
Tisha Black Chernine, Esq. speaks on the Heidi Harris Show about mortgages that could be “frozen” by the government and the process of loan modification. Click here to hear the audio clip.