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Can Your Home Be Foreclosed Over Unpaid Credit Card Debt?

August 24, 2011

If you have a preconceived notion that a debt collector cannot seize your home to satisfy an unpaid credit card debt, then it may not be an entirely accurate idea. Certain state laws are there, which may allow a foreclosure due to a judgment lien. If a judgment lien is filed with the county court, [...]

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Short Sale Tax Implications

March 21, 2011

There are short sale tax implications when you are considering a real estate short sale of your home. The IRS sees the short sale as loan forgiveness, and may send you a form 1099-C for the losses the lender may incur. If you have other assets, such as a savings account, you may be responsible [...]

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How to Stop the Foreclosure Process

March 9, 2011

The foreclosure process is not a difficult one to understand. There will be several opportunities for the homeowner to bring the account current and avoid foreclosure.  After about three months of not making payments on the principle or the interest of a loan, the lender will send out a Notice of Default on the account. [...]

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