Hoglund Law Blog

An Increase in Foreclosure Activity is a Good Thing It is certainly a very scary time receiving a notice of default and having to go through the process of foreclosure.  There are few things worse than losing one’s home.  However, an increase in foreclosure rates may be a sign that the housing market is on [...]

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Earlier this week, the bipartisan 12-member panel, the so called “super committee,” failed to reach an agreement on the goal of $1.2 trillion in debt reduction.  The final vote originally was set for Wednesday before Thanksgiving, but because the panel did not have a blueprint of a proposed package, the super committee announced on Monday, [...]

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The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that consumer expenditures rose by a nominal .1% in October, which is down slightly from a .7% increase in consumer spending that we saw in September.  Meanwhile, U.S. incomes rose a bit, up .4% in October compared to a .1% increase in September.  However, despite these lack luster figures, there [...]

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Many individuals when filing a bankruptcy want to know if it is possible to simply leave a creditor out of the bankruptcy.  It is not. The law is very clear that all creditors must be included when filing a bankruptcy. It is often possible to essentially remove a secured creditor from a bankruptcy by signing [...]

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When filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, many individuals are very concerned about what will happen if there is a change in their income. A Chapter 13 is a repayment plan that is largely based upon a debtor’s income and expenses. In some cases the payment is based on tax debt or mortgage arrears. The payments [...]

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Over the history of the United States there has been a general trend of increased wealth with each passing generation.  However, analysis by the Pew Research Center points to the exact opposite.  The older generations have been able to amass more wealth over time relative to the younger generations.  Despite the obvious ability to collect [...]

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During the second quarter of 2011, almost one third of all home sales were foreclosures. According to RealtyTrac Inc., foreclosure sales made up 31% of home sales during April through June 2011. A foreclosure sale occurs when a home is purchased after the owner receives a notice of default or when a home is repossessed. [...]

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The U.S. Postal Service has been struggling financially. Patrick R. Donahoe, the postmaster general, has stated that if Congress does not take action the agency will not be able to make a $5.5 billion payment this month and may be forced to shut down this winter. Recently, the Postal Service has proposed cuts to eliminate [...]

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Burt Reynolds Facing Foreclosure Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation has sued Burt Reynolds over his Florida home. According to the lawsuit, the 75-year-old actor is behind $1.2 million on the mortgage for his home in Hobe Sound, Florida. Reynolds has not made a payment on the home since September 2010. BankAtlantic holds a second mortgage of [...]

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Payday loans are short-term loans offered by lenders as an advance on the borrower’s paycheck. Payday loan lenders are located in stores and online. Generally, it is a good idea to take out a payday loan only if it can be paid back immediately. Payday loans are one of the most expensive types of credit. [...]

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