The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Inform Homeowners on New Rules to Speed-Up Short Sales

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The Law Firm of KALIS & KLEIMAN Inform Homeowners on New Rules to Speed-Up Short Sales

Davie, FL – Attorneys Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman, of the Law Firm KALIS & KLEIMAN, inform homeowners left hanging while their banks consider whether to approve the short sales of their properties may benefit from new federal guidelines that give lenders a 10-day limit in which to respond to purchase offers.

The Treasury rules, in addition to imposing a 10-day deadline for bank decisions, call for sellers to receive $1,500 moving allowances—and for the sellers to not have to repay any of the debt. Also, lenders will get $1,000 to cover administrative and processing costs, while investors owning the mortgages will receive a maximum $1,000 for allowing as much as $3,000 of a short sale's proceeds to be distributed to less senior lenders.

While short sales are considered an ideal solution for banks and for homeowners on the verge of foreclosure, the deals often drag on as lenders take weeks or months to decide what to do. Frustrated buyers sometimes walk away during the delays. In some cases, lenders insist that the borrowers share in the financial loss, which holds up the transactions even longer. As a result, homes stay on the market, prolonging the housing downturn.

KALIS & KLEIMAN is recognized and experienced foreclosure prevention attorneys. Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman pride themselves on not just being lawyers, but being lawyers and trusted counselors. The firm’s personal attention to its clients’ needs and desired results produces a customized approach that this firm delivers to each case. Neal and Scott are both AV-rated, which indicates that an attorney has reached “the height of professional excellence” and is recognized for the “highest skill and integrity.” They have more than 50 years of combined experience, and they have participated in thousands of transactions, settlements and trials. KALIS & KLEIMAN will help you through the entire process in order to help you reach an outcome that is the most beneficial to your financial future. KALIS & KLEIMAN has earned a reputation of legal excellence and a history of successfully managing Foreclosure Defense cases.

KALIS & KLEIMAN was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Davie, Florida, at 7320 Griffin Road, Suite 109. Attorney Neal Kalis and M. Scott Kleiman can be contacted at (954) 791-0477. Additional information about the law Firm of Kalis & Kleiman may be obtained from the firm's website at www.kaliskleiman.com.