Real Estate Contracts
We have been representing clients for years in regard to real estate sale contracts, modifying or amending real estate sale contracts, and other real estate issues. We also prepare real estate sale contracts and related documents for individuals buying or selling properties on their own. We also prepare contract for deed instruments. We also prepare contract for deeds.
Real Estate Litigation
We are Southern Illinois real estate attorneys representing businesses and clients in regard to real property and related issues. We handle real estate cases throughout the Southern Illinois and Central Illinois regions, including St. Clair County, Madison County, and Monroe County.
Mortgage Foreclosure Defense: For many people, their home is the most significant financial investment they will make during their lifetime. When you are on the brink of losing your home through a mortgage foreclosure, you need an attorney who will take swift and aggressive action to protect you. Even if you have not paid your mortgage in several months, there are often viable defenses that may protect you and may keep you in your home for months and sometimes years while litigation is pending. At the same time, our attorneys will utilize their experience to help you find the best long-term solution for your circumstances. Depending on the facts and circumstances, we can intervene on your behalf to defend you on foreclosure proceedings, take action any sale, attempt to reopen default judgments, etc. There can be action taken in regard to extending the time in which you can sell your house. Clients should be concerned regarding excessive fees that are combined into any deficiency judgments. We can attempt to negotiate a deed in lieu of foreclosure. We have had experience in renegotiating re-capitalization of arrearages or forgiveness of certain add-ons in a mortgage modification agreement or forbearance agreement.
Real Property Disputes
If you have any concerns, issues or disputes regarding real estate, we provide an initial free consultation. Our firm’s representation includes simple to very complex transactions matters, as well as real estate and business litigation. Recognized as a trusted and compassionate law firm with our clients, and passionate about our cases, we have received the highest possible rating in the respected Martindale-Hubbell law directory (a designation based primarily on ratings by its peers). We have an “AV” rating.
Breach of Contract Cases
As Metro East Attorneys, with offices in Belleville, Collinsville, Waterloo, and Waterloo, Illinois, we are regularly engaged in breach of contract cases, including involving real estate. Recognized as a trusted and compassionate law firm with our clients, and passionate about or cases, we have received the highest possible rating and the respect of Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (a designation based primarily on ratings by its peers.)
Foreclosure Litigation
For many people, their home is the most significant financial investment they will make during their lifetime. When you are on the brink of losing your home through a mortgage foreclosure, you need an attorney who will take swift and aggressive action to protect you. Even if you have not paid your mortgage in several months, there are often viable defenses that may protect you and may keep you in your home for months and sometimes years while litigation is pending. At the same time, our attorneys will utilize their experience to help you find the best long-term solution for your circumstances.
Depending on facts and circumstances, we can intervene on your behalf to defend you on foreclosure proceedings, take action any sale, attempt to reopen default judgments, etc.
There can be action taken in regard to extending the time in which you can sell your house. Counterclaims can be considered against the noteholder or other parties. You should be concerned regarding excessive fees that are combined into any deficiency judgments. We can attempt to negotiate a deed in lieu of foreclosure. We have had experience in renegotiating recapitalization of arrearages or forgiveness of certain add-ons in a mortgage modification agreement or forbearance agreement.
Construction Issues
We have experience representing parties in building and home construction lawsuits, both Plaintiff and Defendants. We have represented individual owners, businesses and first time buyers. We have also represented developers and contractors, and subcontractors.
Loan Modification
As St. Clair County, Madison County and Monroe County, Illinois loan modification attorneys, we can assist, whether with respect to loan modification, short sell, deed in lieu of foreclosure or litigation.
With a loan modification attorney, borrowers can be assured that any loan modification was done with an attorney looking out for them.
In regard to a home loan modification, having a law firm involved can mean that a lawyer may have experience and insight that provide a more expedient process, and a safer and more assured result for the client.
Banks have sometimes been criticized for referring struggling homeowners to call centers, where service is sometimes poor and inquiry waits are long. A loan modification law firm can help in these areas.
