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5 Steps to Owning a Home Again After Foreclosure

5 Steps to Owning a Home Again After Foreclosure

Foreclosure is just a one-time event—with discipline and perseverance, you can get a mortgage and become a homeowner again. Read More

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Family members discussing house recently inherited by couple

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I Just Inherited a House. Now What?

Making the wrong decisions upon inheriting a house can lead to financial and emotional problems down the line. Here are four ways to be prepared. Read More

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Effort High 3-6 mos for probate
Investment High $1,500 for probate
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House destroyed by Hurricane Ike in 2008

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Is the Cost of Hurricane Insurance Worth It?

Hurricane Earl is a reminder that we’re in the peak of hurricane season. Is your home properly insured against hurricanes? Read More

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Effort Low 1 day (policy review/research)
Investment Med $540/yr (flood insurance)
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Real Housewive of New Jersey Teresa Giudice

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Real House Foreclosures of New Jersey: How Teresa Giudice Should Save Her Home

The New Jersey housewife may be in foreclosure on her dream home. But has she done everything she can to avoid it? Read More

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Foreclosure Counselors: What They Can and Can’t Do

Foreclosure counselors can make the difference between losing your home and keeping it. Here’s how they work and how to choose one. Read More

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Effort Low 2-24 hrs
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Comic book used to save house from foreclosure

Superman, Save Our House! Top 5 Craziest Foreclosure Rescue Attempts

Treasure hunting, demolition, forgery—even a telethon. Our picks for the top five most bizarre foreclosure rescue attempts. Read More

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Foreclosure Process: How State Laws Vary

Foreclosure is a complicated, multi-step process—and each states handles it differently. Read More

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Effort High 1 wk for research
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Fight Foreclosure Through Redemption or Reinstatement

Redemptions and reinstatements are among the rarest tactics to fight foreclosure. Your home must be in a state that supports them; even more important, you must have access to cash. Read More

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Investment Low $0--free HUD counselor
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Website Resources for Foreclosure Help

Here are some legitimate resources to help you fight the foreclosure crisis. Read More

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Abandoned foreclosed house

4 Ways Vacant Foreclosed Homes Hurt You and 7 Ways to Fight Back

Vacant foreclosed homes steal value from your home and your neighborhood. Here’s how to limit the damage. Read More

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Gulf coast fisherman

5 Tips for Successful Oil-Spill Claims

Follow these steps to help ensure that BP considers your oil-spill claim promptly and with minimum hassle. Read More

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Effort Med 10 hrs to file claim
Investment Low $50 for digital photos
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