THE LAW OFFICES OF RONALD S. WEBSTER
At the Law Offices of Ronald S. Webster you will find qualified, experienced individuals whose objective is to provide prompt, efficient, result-oriented services to assist clients in achieving their personal and business goals. We are not afraid to dream-up new approaches to solve complex and challenging issues which confront us day-to-day. That is why we will not settle for anything less than second best to none!
Florida Land Trusts
Sun, 06/13/2010 - 15:23 — Ron WebsterFlorida Land Trusts are simple to create and are an excellent planning tool for residents and non residents alike. In fact, I submit they are the best solution for foreign buyers. One reason they are seldom used is that few people are familiar with Florida Land Trusts including Realtors, title companies and ironically many attorneys.
FLORIDA LAND TRUST
FLORIDA LAND TRUST
Florida Land Trusts are simple to create and are an excellent planning tool for residents and non residents alike. In fact, I submit they are the best solution for foreign buyers. One reason they are seldom used is that few people are familiar with Florida Land Trusts including Realtors, title companies and ironically many attorneys.
BUYER BEWARE....A BUYERS GUIDE TO NAVIGATING FORECLOSURE MINE FIELDS
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:50 — Ron WebsterPrices may look attractive and the subliminal thought of benefiting from someone else’s misfortune may be psychologically appealing, however, that doesn’t mean a buyer should let their guard down when negotiating with a bank over a REO (Real Estate Owned) property recently acquired through foreclosure.
Although banks have a fundamental desire to unload a non-performing asset from their books, buyer beware, banks can be extremely difficult to work with.
Below is a list of ten common pitfalls buyers should be aware of when purchasing foreclosed properties from banks.
NEW SHORT SALE GUIDELINES UNDER HAFA
Wed, 02/24/2010 - 10:09 — Ron WebsterPART I: THE PROBLEM
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) proved to be a failure. In part, this has triggered an increase in the number of short sales. As a result, the short sales process has presented a great deal of frustration as well as challenges to the real estate community due to countless reasons including:
MAKING SHORT SALES WORK
Fri, 01/29/2010 - 18:29 — Ron WebsterA. Short Sales can be Successful! I am frequently contacted by buyers, sellers and agents who get frustrated halfway through the short sale process. Negative comments start to emerge that only one out of five short sales are successful. The truth is short sales require the determination of an olympic athlete. With hard work and perseverance, banks will approve the vast majority of short sales offers that are submitted with a reasonable contract price.