What is the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan?
Congress recently passed the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (“the Plan”), which provides various options for homeowners who are feeling the pressure of their monthly …
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The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
In December 2007, the federal government enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. The Act was meant to provide tax relief to taxpayers who had debt forgiven on their primary residence and to help struggling homeowners. The Purpose of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act The idea behind the law was to help homeowners avoid foreclosures by not taxing them …
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Understanding the Foreclosure Process
There is no question that a foreclosure can be emotionally difficult and that the reality of a foreclosure can be difficult to face. However, in order to prepare yourself and your family for the realities that a foreclosure can bring, it is important to understand what typically happens in the foreclosure process after you receive your foreclosure notice. Typically, a …
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