Florida foreclosures increased 34% in 2009 with more than half a million Florida foreclosure filings, a staggering total second only to California.

Oppenheim Law believes the first step to protecting yourself and your home from the Florida foreclosure crisis is understanding your legal rights during the foreclosure process. Whether you choose a short sale, loan modification, strategic default or another Florida foreclosure defense strategy, it is important South Florida homeowners are aware of their options and rights.

The foreclosure defense attorneys at Oppenheim Law are committed to continuing their education of South Florida homeowners at monthly Florida foreclosure defense workshops. These real estate workshops are free to the public, designed to help homeowners, real estate professionals and investors and are typically held on the first Thursday of every month.

• What:    Free Real Estate Workshop
• When:   First Wednesday of the Month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
• Who:     Real estate professionals, investors, home owners facing foreclosure, buyers and sellers
• Where:  2500 Weston Road, Suite 404, Weston, FL 33331
• Streaming Online: Oppenheim Law Online Stream
• Cost:     Free with advanced registration
• RSVP:   To register email roy@oplaw.net or call 954.384.6114

The Free Foreclosure Workshops highlight the following foreclosure defense strategies and real estate tips:

• Learn the process of foreclosure and how to fashion your own bailout
• Tips on how the latest FHA waivers affect buying and selling of foreclosed properties
• How to locate and purchase foreclosed properties substantially below market value
• Learn tips on applying for a mortgage modification and the best time to apply during foreclosure
• Insider information about counterclaims against the banks and deficiency judgments
• Tips on finding, buying and selling short sales
• Insight on current Florida home prices and the right times to buy and sell
• Deed in lieu, second mortgages, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
• Why the Mortgage Bankers Association is wrong about the social stigma of foreclosure

For even more information, please check out The South Florida Law Blog, or follow Oppenheim Law on Twitter, @OPLaw. Oppenheim Law looks forward to seeing you at the next Free Florida Foreclosure Defense Workshop