Posts by The Jurist Law Group
Happy Constitution Day!
On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention delegates met and signed the U.S. Constitution, setting a dynamic framework that would go on to shape and influence our nation’s laws for centuries to come!
Read MoreStrips & Gores & Centerlines, Oh My!
Property ownership is as to the American dream as peanut butter is to jelly – a perfect combination. And, just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it must be savored. I know, I know…a little tongue-in-cheek. But, in all seriousness, private property rights are inextricably intertwined in the American culture and must be preserved…
Read MoreMortgage Rates Hit a Record Low: Prime Time to Invest
Mortgage rates have hit a record low – 3.19%, according to most recent data. And, with record low rates, it’s a prime time to invest in real estate. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that the total volume of mortgage applications rose 5.1% last week and that the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with…
Read MoreThe Jurist Law Group is Hiring!
We’re excited to announce that…{DRUM ROLL PLEASE} WE’RE HIRING new Attorney Business Partners to join our team! Ideal candidates are experienced, business-minded, self-motivated, and tech-forward real estate attorneys who value more autonomy over their caseload, flexibility over where and when they work, and challenging and complex cases; have a track record of delivering superior work-product;…
Read MoreKeep Calm and Carry On
As the coronavirus continues to impact our nation and the world, and as you continue to adjust your lives and operations to the new realities of this pandemic, The Jurist Law Group, PLLC is here to offer that much needed “constant” amid a sea of panic-driven uncertainly. We have embraced and leveraged technology to facilitate…
Read MoreThinking of Investing? Follow These 3 Steps.
245,864 residential properties in the United States were flipped in 2019, up 2% from 2018 to the highest point since 2006, as reported by ATTOM Data Solutions. Real estate investing continues to rise as more and more people see that real estate is a keystone to wealth and a catalyst for financial growth. Although investing…
Read MoreObduskey v. McCarthy: A Supreme Ruling on the Limits of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in Non-Judicial Foreclosure Proceedings
On March 20, 2019, the United States Supreme Court (“Court”), in a unanimous (9-0) decision in Obduskey v. McCarthy & Holthus LLP, 586 U.S. ___ (2019), held that a business engaged in no more than non-judicial foreclosure proceedings is not a “debt collector” under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), except for the…
Read MoreTarr v. Timberwood Park Owners Association: The Vacationers Next Door
On May 25, 2018, the Supreme Court issued an opinion (Tarr v. Timberwood Park Owners Ass’n, 61 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 1174 (2018)) that, in the age of short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb, resonates with homeowners, renters, and HOA’s alike. In this case, a homeowner entered into 31 short-term rental agreements on his property, ranging…
Read MoreA “Sweet Deal” at a High Price
As recently reported by The Oregonian on June 18th, “[a] Portland-area attorney has managed to secure a sweet deal on a four-bedroom house in Clackamas – rent set at $1,550 a month in perpetuity…The market rate for similar homes in the ‘excellent’ neighborhood is more than 50 percent higher, surpassing $2,300 per month.” How did…
Read MoreShould You File Bankruptcy to Stop Foreclosure? Well, It Doesn’t Take a Butcher Knife to Slice an Apple.
For those homeowners staring down the barrel of a foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy may be a tempting fix. But, tempting as it may be, those considering bankruptcy as a means to thwart foreclosure should strongly consider otherwise. Just a little cursory overview of bankruptcy – the Bankruptcy Code is housed within Title 11 of the…
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