Blogs & Resources

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, four of our partners will present Properly Handling Mortgage Foreclosures: Learn Solutions for Streamlining the Process, Overcoming Obstacles & Maximizing Recovery. How to handle mortgage foreclosures properly the first time around requires attention to the details and specific knowledge. This webinar will highlight common problems encountered during foreclosures while offering effective solutions to each issue. During this one-hour webinar, partners Austin B. Calhoun, A. Hunter Faulkner, Austin T. Hamilton, and Brandon C. Meadows will discuss common questions surrounding foreclosures.

Oftentimes, when a lender forecloses on real estate collateral, the lender will purchase the property at the foreclosure sale. Once the lender has title to the property, it has the right to take possession of the property. However, sometimes, the previous homeowner or a tenant may not voluntarily vacate the […]

Featured in the January 2021 Issue Partner’s Perspective: What Are You Doing For Others? Hunter Faulkner Joins Jimerson Birr as Partner Expanding Firm’s Real Estate Service Capabilities Register Now for the Community Association Board Member Certification Course Webinar Charles Jimerson Appointed to Committee of The Boss of the Sauce Festival […]

When a lender obtains a final judgment of foreclosure from the court, the mortgaged property is sold at public auction and, if bought by someone other than the foreclosing lender, the proceeds are applied to the debt owed by the delinquent borrower. However, sometimes the sale proceeds are insufficient to […]

A. Hunter Faulkner is interviewed by Attorney at Law Magazine to discuss his new position as a partner at Jimerson Birr, and how he will contribute to the continued growth and expansion of the firm’s real estate team.

In Florida, lenders typically obtain an “assignment of rents” if the property produces income by collecting rent, such as an apartment complex, rental home, rental space, or office building. An “assignment of rents” allows the lender to collect the rent payments, if the borrower defaults on their loan payments. Although […]

This series has provided a high-level overview of various options and considerations available to lenders during the current uncertainty surrounding lending in the hospitality industry. It is without question that lending institutions will see significant changes as a result of COVID-19 and with the incoming presidential administration. The first-half of […]

In response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis, the Supreme Court of Florida established a statewide mandatory mediation program for residential mortgage foreclosures. Due to the mandatory mediation program being largely unsuccessful, the Supreme Court of Florida terminated the program on December 19, 2011. However, lenders should be aware that judges […]

The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action.  The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action.  Since there are additional considerations for lenders dealing with lending to hotels, restaurants and […]

Jimerson Birr makes business to business debt collection easier than it normally is. They are effective because they are diligent, organized and aggressive. They are aware that a proactive and sensitive approach often yields the best result. They often secure payment in an agreeable manner, without putting a strain on […]