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Foreclosure Alternative: Deed in Lieu

Foreclosure Alternative: Deed in Lieu

Facing foreclosure and you just want it over with? The deed in lieu of foreclosure may be your best alternative. Here are the advantages, disadvantages and tips on obtaining a deed in lieu. Read More

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Effort High 10+ hrs
Investment Low up to $500 (hire attorney)
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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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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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Couple meeting with foreclosure counselor

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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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Effort High 1 wk for research
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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Homeowner meeting with a credit counselor

Foreclosure Help: 5 Pros You Need on Your Team

Know which experts provide foreclosure help—often at no cost to you—and how to find them. Read More

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Effort Low 10-20 hrs
Investment Med up to $2,500
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Yard sign at home up for short sale

Foreclosure Alternative: The Short Sale

A short sale is far from hassle-free, but it’s a better alternative than foreclosure. And now you’ve got a little help from your friends in D.C. Here are the facts about short sales and how to get started. Read More

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Effort High 10+ hrs
Investment Low up to $500 (for attorney)
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