by Brian Huddleston | Dec 9, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Chronicle Editorial excerpt: As the nation’s economic crisis drags on, we’ll hear more and more about?the financial and political mistakes that fueled it. But what about the?legal mistakes? Quiet as it’s kept, if homeowners had more legal advice and...
by Brian Huddleston | Dec 4, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes, Real Estate Law
BY: BRITTANY DUNN DSNews.com reported earlier this week, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new guidelines to the short sale process on Monday in hopes of speeding up the recovery of the housing market. Occurring when a lender accepts the sale of a home at a price...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 30, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
As many of us recall from our civics lessons in school, the United States is a?common law country. That means when judges issue opinions in legal cases, they often establish precedents that will guide the rulings of other judges in similar cases and jurisdictions....
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
To our clients and to our many friends: We thank you and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. The words of President Lincoln?s Thanksgiving Proclamation ring as true today as they must have in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War: “It has seemed to me fit and proper...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
Veterans Day by Cheryl Dyson On Veterans Day we honor all, Who answered to a service call. Soldiers young, and soldiers old, Fought for freedom, brave and bold. Some have lived, while others died, And all of them deserve our pride. We?re proud of all the soldiers who,...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 5, 2009 | Real Estate Law
While the Obama administration battles to keep people from losing their homes, many homeowners may have to fight foreclosure actions in order to buy themselves time to take advantage of recent legislation like the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act. Stalling or...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 5, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
House approves extension by vote of 402-12; buyers now have until June 30, 2010 to close on a home. By:?Alison Rice Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted 402-12 to approve an extension and expansion of the popular housing tax credit and,...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 2, 2009 | Real Estate Law
Myth No. 1: ?You must be behind on your payments to qualify for a loan modification. This belief is patently false. However, the reason why this belief exists is because it was once true. Before the U.S. government got involved, most banks could not be convinced that...
by Brian Huddleston | Nov 2, 2009 | Legislation & Case Notes
Amanda Bronstad 11-02-2009 A class action has been filed against Redbox Automated Retail LLC on behalf of consumers who claim they were charged late fees on DVD rentals, even though the kiosk retailer advertises that it does not charge late fees. The suit comes as...
by Brian Huddleston | Oct 22, 2009 | Firm News
At the end of a landlord/tenant relationship disputes can easily lead to litigation. ?This week I was pleased to successfully defend a Tulsa couple that were sued by their landlord for rent and late fees far in excess of what was actually owed by the tenants. ?It was...
