Legal Briefs

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.

Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams

As we know, record numbers of homeowners are defaulting on their mortgages & losing their most precious asset to foreclosure. Unfortunately, this ongoing crisis
As we know, record numbers of homeowners are defaulting on their mortgages & losing their most precious asset to foreclosure. Unfortunately, this ongoing crisis has opened up opportunities for scam artists to prey on the desperation of distressed homeowners who fear losing their home.

How Low Can We Go?

Interest rates are at a nearly unprecedented all-time low. What does this mean for homeowners either thinking about buying a new home or refinancing
Interest rates are at a nearly unprecedented all-time low. What does this mean for homeowners either thinking about buying a new home or refinancing the one they’re living in today?

Foreclosures – What do I do?

The threat of losing your home is one of the biggest fears that anyone has. The anxiety of facing foreclosure on your home plays
The threat of losing your home is one of the biggest fears that anyone has. The anxiety of facing foreclosure on your home plays out daily across the country, as well as in our community.

The Opportunity Side of Foreclosures

With a staggering number of home foreclosures that have occurred over the past few years, another side of this story has come to the
With a staggering number of home foreclosures that have occurred over the past few years, another side of this story has come to the forefront – the “opportunity side” of foreclosures.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

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