Foreclosure market fueling modern-day “Land Squatters”

Adverse Possession is used in rural locations, even today, to clear up the boundaries of vast stretches of farmland or mountainous country that often

Adverse Possession is used in rural locations, even today, to clear up the boundaries of vast stretches of farmland or mountainous country that often do not have legal plats or surveys.

Is Your Word Still Good Enough These Days?

Back in the good old days, it used to be said – for certain trustworthy individuals – that “their word was their bond.” But

Back in the good old days, it used to be said – for certain trustworthy individuals – that “their word was their bond.” But in our modern-day, more complex and litigious society, does a person’s word still count for anything today?

Impact of Sept. 11 attacks on civil liberties

A decade after the terrorism attacks of September 11 on American soil, many aspects of our lives are much different today. But with the

A decade after the terrorism attacks of September 11 on American soil, many aspects of our lives are much different today. But with the perspective of 10 years later, how has 911 really affected our civil liberties?

The ‘Gridlock’ Housing Market

These days, the “economy” seems to have replaced “the weather” as the No. 1 topic of small talk. The recession and its impact on

These days, the “economy” seems to have replaced “the weather” as the No. 1 topic of small talk. The recession and its impact on virtually everyone and nearly every facet of the economy has certainly dominated discussion around kitchen tables throughout America.

The Dilemma of “Underwater” Mortgages

The real estate crisis and recession have impacted nearly everyone – and in many different ways. The unemployment rate is close to 10 percent

The real estate crisis and recession have impacted nearly everyone – and in many different ways. The unemployment rate is close to 10 percent in Georgia. Numerous homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure. Many small business owners have closed their doors.

Avoiding Drowning Dangers on Lake Lanier

The summer of 2011 marked a sharp increase in drownings in Lake Lanier. Mark Alexander, a personal injury attorney with the Gainesville, Ga. law

The summer of 2011 marked a sharp increase in drownings in Lake Lanier. Mark Alexander, a personal injury attorney with the Gainesville, Ga. law firm Stewart, Melvin & Frost has dealt with numerous unfortunate cases involving serious accidents, injuries, & death.

New Georgia Motorist Laws on Booster Seats and Bikes

Two new laws affecting Georgia motorists recently went into effect. One deals with child booster seats and the other involves new guidelines for sharing

Two new laws affecting Georgia motorists recently went into effect. One deals with child booster seats and the other involves new guidelines for sharing the road with bicyclists.

Regional and national trends in mortgage lending

Scotty Ball, a real estate attorney specializing in residential and commercial real estate law with the Gainesville, Ga. law firm Stewart, Melvin & Frost,

Scotty Ball, a real estate attorney specializing in residential and commercial real estate law with the Gainesville, Ga. law firm Stewart, Melvin & Frost, discusses trends in mortgage lending from a regional perspective.

Is the traditional 30-year mortgage at risk of extinction?

That might seem like a strange question to ask but future changes to the mortgage lending laws may make that happen. Scotty Ball, a

That might seem like a strange question to ask but future changes to the mortgage lending laws may make that happen. Scotty Ball, a real estate attorney specializing in residential & commercial real estate law with the Gainesville, Ga. law firm Stewart, Melvin & Frost.

What are Living Trusts?

Most people have heard the term “living trust” but it is sometimes a commonly misunderstood legal arrangement. You may have heard that Living Trusts

Most people have heard the term “living trust” but it is sometimes a commonly misunderstood legal arrangement. You may have heard that Living Trusts are an alternative to a traditional will – because it allows families to avoid going through the probate process upon the death of a loved one.

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