Osceola County Association of Realtors: Affiliate Office of the Year for 2011
The firm of Charles P. Castellon, PA is honored to have received the award of Affiliate Office of the Year for 2011 from the Osceola County Association of Realtors (OSCAR). Our firm is proud to be an active member of the realtor community, helping both realtors and their clients in a wide array of real estate matters. We would like to thank OSCAR for this recognition and look forward to continuing to work closely with the organization.
Are You Facing Foreclosure? We Can Help!
The Law Office of Charles P. Castellon, P.A. is dedicated to helping our clients defend their homes against the threat of foreclosure. We work with homeowners and investors throughout the State of Florida. With more than 25 years of experience, our team of attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants are ready to help you through every aspect of your foreclosure crisis. To learn more about your rights, schedule a consultation today.
Whether you need a loan modification, short sale, reinstatement of mortgage or deed in lieu of foreclosure we will defend your case, protect your rights and pursue the best possible solution. We also work hard to obtain deficiency waivers so the lender won’t pursue you for a shortfall.
The Law Office of Charles P. Castellon has represented hundreds of clients in foreclosure defense cases. It doesn’t matter what stage of the foreclosure process you are in. Whether you need advice before you fall behind on your payments or need representation in court, we can help you keep your home or pursue a solid exit strategy.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Short Sales But Were Afraid To Ask
Throughout the foreclosure crisis, many distressed borrowers have pursued a short sale of the property as a solution to the problem. Though there has been much written about short sales, many homeowners evaluating their options lack a fundamental understanding of this process. In this article, we’ll de-mystify short sales and break it down to the basics of what, why, how and when a short sale should be done so you can better understand the process and decide whether it’s right for you. READ MORE...
Strategic Default
Strategic default is plagued with serious potential consequences. For those who simply lack the resources to continue paying, it’s an unavoidable decision. For borrowers who have the means to pay but are considering default, it’s necessary to carefully evaluate all the options and consequences with the advice of an attorney and accountant. Strategic default is the right choice for many, but not all borrowers and each case is unique. This discussion is not meant to simply advise borrowers to stop paying. A review of all the circumstances of any given mortgage, however, may lead to a sound conclusion that defaulting is the best, or rather, “least worst” option available for a great many borrowers engaging in damage control.
More than 15.2 million mortgages - 32.2% of all US mortgages - are underwater
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Asset Protection
The attorneys and legal professionals that work with the law offices of Charles P. Castellon are experienced with planning a variety of asset protection strategies for small businesses and individuals.
We use a wide variety of legal, proper techniques available under Florida and federal laws to place assets beyond the reach of creditors. With proper advance planning and effective use of the legal tools at our disposal, there is never a need to risk civil or criminal liability to achieve our clients’ asset protection go.

