Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lets take a moment and thank all those who have served and serve our country so bravely, especially the men and women of the United States Marine Corps on the 235th anniversary of the Corps.

Michael C. Blickensderfer served in the Marine Corps from 1969 to 1975 during the Vietnam War. He understands and appreciates the sacrifice and hard work put forth by these brave warriors. Semper Fi.

If you need a Tampa personal injury attorney that will defend your cause, think quick call Blick.

Under the new Florida law that will pass next week, the homeowners association can go straight to the renter for any landlord overdue fees. According to the Orlando Sentinel, if the owner fails to make payment and the renter does not cover the deficit, the renter faces eviction under the new ruling. The new law will take effect July 1.

Here is how the system should go… the renter is supposed to simply pay rent to their landlord and landlord is to pay Our Community fees associated with their house or condo units to the homeowner’s association. With the lack of cooperation from the landlords, the homeowner’s are taking action. And it is an action worth noting!

Metro Orlando has an overwhelming high issue with homeowner fees; which led the nation in rental and homeowner vacancies during the first quarter, according to U.S. census figures. The census states this as the highest vacancy rates among the nation’s 75 largest metro areas.

Many renters are being caught in the middle of this landlord vs. homeowner battle. Be careful who you rent to! Is your landlord paying their homeowner fees?!

Check out this recent article from CNNMoney. According to recent studies, minorities are on the rise when it comes to mortgage crisis.

The majority of borrowers that took out mortgages between 2005 and 2008, 8% lost their homes to foreclosure. That 8% being both the African-American and Latino minority. The comparison to non-Hispanic whites is relatively lower.

What is the reason for this sudden rise in foreclosures amoung African-Americans and Latinos?

Study reveals they were received very expensive mortgages, with high cost loans that were inevitably unaffordable and would fail.

Infinity Abstract & Title has been nominated for the 2010 Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award! The winner will be announced on Friday, September 24, 2010. Thank you to all of our customers and clients for your business. We are very honored to be considered for the award.