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When Debt Buyers Escalate Collection Efforts: What to Do in a Collection Lawsuit
Being served with a collection lawsuit filed by a debt buyer is one of the most stressful...
The Impact of Having An Estate Plan: 3 Reasons for Creating a Plan Regardless of One’s Station in Life
August is National Will Month. It precedes September’s National Preparedness Month, and somehow,...
National Banks Are Making Riskier Loans: 3 Precautions Business Owners Can Take Against Rogue Lenders
On June 25, 2014, the US Treasury Department, through the Office of the Comptroller of the...
The Safe Way to Consolidate a Chunk of Consumer Debt
Author: Kaitlin Funaro, MarketPlace Media We’ve all seen late-night infomercials promising to lift...
When the Bank Demands Payment in Full: 3 Options for Borrowers with Matured Business Loans
Few moments in a business owner's life are as jarring as receiving a letter from the bank...
“Keep Your Money!”
When Is It Acceptable to Forgo Payments to Your Creditor or Landlord? Credit card, loan, and lease...
Why Hire a Real Estate Attorney in Michigan? The True Cost of Going It Alone
I am a Michigan real estate attorney with over 35 years of experience. During this time, I have...
House Flipping in Michigan: Legal Requirements Every Investor Must Know
House flipping in Michigan can be a profitable investment strategy. However, many first-time...
The Meaning of ‘Where is – As is’ in Real Estate
AS IS - WHERE IS real estate in Michigan is more nuanced than most buyers and sellers realize....
The Psychology of Money: How Wealth Changes Behavior and What It Means for Your Legal and Financial Decisions
The psychology of money shapes nearly every decision we make, from the homes we buy to the...
How Rent Reporting Can Improve Your Credit Score: A Michigan Tenant’s Legal Guide
If you are one of the estimated 100 million renters in the United States, your monthly rent is...
Unlike Some Promises, These Guaranties Really Stick
When it comes to signing a loan contract—whether it be for real estate, a lease, a car, a boat, or...