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PublisherNolo

ISBN-10141332438X

ISBN-139781413324389

eBay Product ID (ePID)3038820715

Product Key Features

Edition6

Book TitleForeclosure Survival Guide : Keep Your House or Walk Away with Money in Your Pocket

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

TopicBankruptcy & Insolvency, Real Estate / General, Real Estate

IllustratorYes

GenreLaw, Business & Economics

AuthorLeon Bayer, Stephen Elias, Amy Loftsgordon

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight19.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2017-012253

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"...evaluate your options and make smart choices." Publishers Weekly "Straightforward and timely." Library Journal "Steve Elias's proven ability to demystify law is exactly what those facing foreclosure need." Jim C. Turner, Former Executive Director, Halt "Attorneys Stephen Elias and Amy Loftsgordon, along with attorney Leon Bayer present general interest readers with a comprehensive guide to dealing with the process and potential impacts of foreclosure on personal property. The authors have organized the main body of their text in ten chapters devoted to the foreclosure big picture and what to watch out for in dealing with foreclosure rescue and property preservation companies, the nuts and bolts of the foreclosure process, when and if you can and should try to keep your home, negotiating a workout with lenders, chapter 13 bankruptcy and how it impacts foreclosure proceedings, and a wide variety of other related subjects." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc. ProtoView

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal346.7304/364

Table Of ContentYour Foreclosure Companion 1. Foreclosure: The Big Picture 2. Foreclosure Nuts and Bolts 3. Can You Keep Your House? Should You? 4. Negotiating a Workout 5. How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Delay or Stop Foreclosure 6. How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Delay or Stop Foreclosure 7. Fighting Foreclosure in Court 8. If You Decide to Leave Your House 9. How Long Can You Stay in Your House for Free? 10. Resources Beyond the Book Glossary Index

SynopsisThis book is for homeowners who are in jeopardy of losing their houses through foreclosure because they can't pay the mortgage. It provides a thorough, easy-to-understand, compassionate look at the available options so that homeowners can determine if they should: leave their home and move on; file for bankruptcy; fight the foreclosure; apply for one of the federal programs for distressed homeowners, or explore another foreclosure alternative., Facing foreclosure? Put together a plan. Take action. When you're in foreclosure, there's no time to waste. You need to know your options so you can do what's right for you and your family now. But things have changed since the Great Recession. The Foreclosure Survival Guide has up-to-date developments about: the foreclosure process the 120-day foreclosure waiting period (your most important tool), and new tax consequences associated with short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. After reading the practical advice in The Foreclosure Survival Guide , you'll have the confidence that comes with knowing that you're taking the right steps. You'll learn how to: determine whether you should keep your house find loan workout programs that will help you keep your home apply for a loan workout with your lender bring your loan current in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and avoid unnecessary costs by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (if you can't stay in your home). Finally, The Foreclosure Survival Guide provides you with the support you'll need throughout the process by posting significant developments on the online legal update page.

LC Classification NumberKF697.F6E43 2017