Should I Short Sale My Property?

Should I Short Sale My Property? -- LEE LEGAL -- DC VA MD

A short sale is when your mortgage company agrees to allow you to sell your property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. If your property is underwater then a short sale is one of your options. How do short sales work? Short sales start the same way as any other home sale: […]

Use the NDC to Track Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Use the NDC to Track Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy -- LEE LEGAL -- DC VA MD

The National Data Center (or “NDC”) is a comprehensive data source for Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and claims. Access is free to bankruptcy debtors. If you have filed a Chapter 13 in Maryland or Washington, DC, create an account at the NDC website. Once you have an account, you can track your Chapter 13 bankruptcy. […]

Debt in Collection on Your Credit Report

The debt collection industry makes several billion dollars annually. From Q4 2009 through Q2 2015, no fewer than 33 percent had a debt collection item on their credit reports. Today, 28 percent of Americans have negative collection debts weighing down their credit scores. If you have a debt in collection on your credit report, you’re […]

How to Behave in Court

How to Behave in Court -- LEE LEGAL -- DC VA MD

Having to appear in court can be intimidating and may frazzle your nerves. You want to be prepared and have an even and balanced disposition. Here are some helpful tips on how to behave in court. The court room is the location for justice to be carried out with the judge representing the law. The […]