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Home Foreclosure: Negotiation Tips & Property Insights

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Henry Dahut, J.D.
Henry Dahut, J.D.
Attorney - Legal Publisher - Educator

Henry Dahut is a licensed California trial attorney. Over the course of his 30-plus years practicing law, Henry has represented and counseled countless clients in legal trouble.
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Home Foreclosure

Besides divorce, going through Home Foreclosure is one of the most stressful legal proceedings a person or family can face.

Home Foreclosure is the set of legal procedures by which your mortgage lender declares their borrower in default of their home loan. The lender, usually a financial institution, will take all legal steps to take legal and constructive possession and ownership of the home. As part of the legal process, all occupants of the home, usually the homeowner and family, will face ejectment from property so that the house can be sold at auction.

Short Sales – Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure

Learn the differences between short sale transactions and those that involve surrendering your deed in lieu of foreclosure. Learn the risks and benefits of such real estate transactions.

Different Types Of Property Deeds

There are many different types of property deeds. Different types of deeds accomplish different purposes. Nowhere is this truer than in the area of foreclosure law. Learn about grant deeds, quitclaim deeds, warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, and trust deeds.

Dealing With Your Lender In Foreclosure

Learn how to best deal with your lender. Learn whom you should talk to at the lender’s office and the best time to contact them. Learn how to conduct yourself with the lender to maximize your position. Learn about the workout process and what to realistically expect in the negotiation process.

Statewide Foreclosure Summaries

Learn the vocabulary of foreclosure law and find out about important resources that might help you manage the process. Look up the foreclosure rules in your state.

Seller Financed Lending

If you need to sell your home in today’s market, be prepared for a long and possibly expensive process. Property sellers who want to obtain their desired price and close the deal quickly should consider seller financing.

How to Deal with Your Lender During Foreclosure

Tips On How To Deal With Your Lender A foreclosure is a legal action mortgage lenders use to seize and sell your property should you be in default of your mortgage obligations. For home borrowers facing foreclosure for the first time, there is fear and uncertainty about their legal rights. The most common reaction is…

Facing Foreclosure: Financial & Emotional Support

How To Face Foreclosure Financially And Emotionally This article briefly explains what to expect if you face home foreclosure and details your some of your options. It also covers how to care for your emotional well-being through these difficult times. Depending on your current financial situation, the amount of debt you are carrying on the…

Home Foreclosure and Mortgage Terms: A Homeowner's Guide

Home Foreclosure Mortgage Terms and Concepts For homeowners, foreclosure is not only a stressful and emotionally charged process; it is complicated. Foreclosure laws can also differ between states. Notwithstanding, a shared foreclosure, mortgage, and financial vocabulary is used to describe the foreclosure process. One way to reduce the stress of the foreclosure process is to…

Home Sale By Owner

Dodging Foreclosure Timing is a key feature if you anticipate needing to sell your home because of a recent job loss or pending divorce and you have determined that the amount of your savings is fairly limited. What you want to avoid is selling your home while you are under extreme financial pressure. Or worse…

Non-Judicial Foreclosure: Key Steps and Tips

Elements Of "Non-Judicial" Foreclosure The Non-Judicial foreclosure process can be scary and overwhelming. This article will cover the general and basic information concerning non-judicial foreclosures. Non-Judicial Foreclosure Non-Judicial foreclosure is the process by which your mortgage lender, under the specific and express terms of your mortgage, claims a legal right to your property and sells…

Judicial Foreclosure: Key Steps and Strategies for Homeowners

Elements "Judicial" Foreclosure Process Going through the judicial foreclosure process is an intimidating and complex process. Below you'll find general information concerning Judicial Foreclosures during the trial stage and beyond. Please remember that the earlier you consult with a foreclosure defense lawyer, the more informed and prepared you will be to face the foreclosure process.…

Seller Financed Home Lending: A Flexible Solution

A Wave Of Accumulating Debt Can Threaten Foreclosure What Is Seller-Financed Mortgage Lending? Seller Finance home lending is when the homeowner lends money to the buyer to purchase the home. This process is called a seller-financed mortgage. It can be particularly helpful should the seller face a wave of debt that could threaten the seller…

Short Sale Vs. Foreclosure

The Short Sale Verses Foreclosure There has been a great deal of ambiguity surrounding the benefits and ordinary meaning of a short sale versus what it means when a homeowner agrees to release their interest in a property instead of going through the foreclosure and debt collection process. This article aims to help you understand…

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