Selling a Foreclosure Property With Squatters on Long Island
Can You Sell a House with Squatters? A Growing Issue Vacant homes on Long Island are often targeted by squatters individuals who move in and refuse to leave. Can You Sell? Yes but the buyer must be willing to handle the legal process, or the seller must begin formal eviction proceedings. Our Process We document […]
Selling Your Home But Nowhere to Go?
What If You Have No Place to Go After Selling? This Is Common Most homeowners facing foreclosure aren’t sure what their next living situation will be. We help plan your transition. Options to Consider Use sale proceeds for a rental deposit Ask about rent-back (staying for 2–4 weeks after sale) Seek relocation assistance programs […]
Selling a Home After a Foreclosure Judgment on Long Island
Can You Still Sell a House With a Judgment? What Is a Judgment of Foreclosure? It’s the final court approval for your lender to auction the home. It doesn’t mean the home is already sold. Can You Still Sell? Yes but time is short. You may only have 2–6 weeks before auction. What to Expect […]
Signs You’re in Foreclosure on Long Island
How to Know If You’re Being Foreclosed on The Early Warning Signs Multiple mortgage statements marked “Delinquent” Calls or letters from your lender or a debt collector A 90-day pre-foreclosure notice (required in NY) Confirming Foreclosure You receive a Lis Pendens filing A court summons is delivered Your case appears in New York’s eCourts database […]
Facing Foreclosure as a Senior on Long Island? Options Exist
Foreclosure When You’re a Senior on Long Island The Silent Crisis We meet seniors every month who’ve lived in their home 20+ years and now face foreclosure. Many: Live on fixed incomes Fell behind after a spouse passed Are unaware of assistance programs Options for Seniors Reverse mortgage education Tax assistance As-is sale with moving […]
Behind on Utilities and Mortgage in Long Island? Here’s What to Do
What to Do If You’re Behind on Utilities and Mortgage Why This Is Common Once mortgage payments fall behind, utility bills and taxes often follow. The stress stacks up. What Not to Do Don’t rob Peter to pay Paul (borrowing one bill to pay another) Don’t ignore notices penalties grow fast Don’t wait until disconnections […]
Selling a Fire-Damaged Foreclosure Property in Long Island
Can You Sell a Fire-Damaged Home in Foreclosure? It Happens More Than You Think A fire is traumatic emotionally and financially. If it hits during foreclosure, the urgency multiplies. Can You Sell It? Yes. You may not be able to insure or repair it, but local investors can buy it as-is. Our Process Inspect the […]
Will You Still Owe Money After Foreclosure?
What Is a Deficiency Judgment After Foreclosure? What is a Deficiency Judgement? If your home is sold at auction for less than what you owe, the lender can sue you for the remaining balance. Are They Common in NY? Less common but still possible. Especially if: The mortgage was large You have other assets You […]
Talking to Your Bank About Foreclosure: What to Say
How to Talk to the Bank About Foreclosure? Why Homeowners Avoid the Call? Fear of judgment Confusion about what to say Overwhelm from legal paperwork Why It’s Important Lenders are required to explore alternatives to foreclosure. But they won’t if they don’t hear from you. What to Say Be honest: “I’ve fallen behind due to […]
Will Foreclosure Affect Your Taxes in Long Island?
How Foreclosure Affects Your Taxes What the IRS May See Forgiven debt = income. That means if a lender writes off part of your mortgage in a short sale or foreclosure, the IRS might treat that as taxable income. Exceptions Primary residence exclusions Insolvency rule Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act (when renewed) What You […]
