how long does the foreclosure process normally takes?

Even if there are some differences in the foreclosure process of every state, a homeowner or a potential buyer has to be familiar with the procedure to be able to made intelligent and informed decisions.  The process may differ slightly depending on the city where the property is located so it is advisable to be aware of the specific laws for your location and to ask for advice from the experts when you are involved in a foreclosure process.

I think I will be going into foreclosure here in a few weeks, but I know that in about about a month I will have enough to “catch up” with my payments. If I “catch up”, does it still keep heading to foreclosure?

My wife lost her job 1yr ago and they were starting foreclosure process on our house. She Got another job shortly after. Everything was fine until 3 weeks ago. She got real sick and she was out and then they fired her 4 days ago. They did not pay her anything. Mortgage payment was due today. We don’t live there anymore and are staying with friends in another state. Is their anyway we can avoid foreclosure at all? Or will foreclosure be a good thing? I have no idea what to do. Until she gets better and finds a job, my teacher salary cant cover the payment. We have 3 kids and have had our house on the market for for 1 and 1/2 years….in Atlanta area. My credit is already shot…how will this affect it?

The weakness of the U.S. economy has given rise to the largest epidemic of foreclosures in American history. Yet as always, this challenge has given rise to a huge new opportunity for alert real estate investors.

The new opportunity is known as ‘Bulk REO Investing’ or ‘REO Package Investing’ and it’s a huge opportunity.

Foreclosures are at the heart of the Bulk REO business, so let’s consider the foreclosure process.

To understand investing in Bulk REO, you have to understand the foreclosure process.

I have a first and second mortgage (to avoid PMI) and I am wondering if, after foreclosure, if we are going to be liable finacially for the banks loss, or the difference between our loan balance and what they get in the foreclosure sale? I know that our credit score will be affected, but I am wondering if that is the only repercussion? I also know the laws are different in states I am in Nevada anyone that knows the nevada foreclosure law specifically would be great. I am also wondering once we move out, assuming we do so before notice to evict what role will we, as the homeowners, need to play in the foreclosure process? I have heard that you must fill out a 1099 form for taxes? saying the difference between the amount owed and what the bank gets is roughly 30,000 what would that mean we pay at tax time?

i have tried to have my current mortgage co help me with this…. however they only respond with ” it only goes into effect on or about sept, oct… i believe the bill was intended for those who are currently in the foreclosure process..

It depends on how far along you are in the foreclosure process. First off you need income. Second, communication with your lender is extremely important in the early stages. If you are in the latter stages, you can get a loan reinstatement. And lastly you can file chapter 13 bankruptcy even just to delay the foreclosure sale if time is needed to either get the loan reinstated or to find a new place to live. If you do have to move, make sure to negotiate a good cash for keys deal with the lender. They will give you thousands of dollars to move out and leave the property in decent condition within a 30-60 day period.
You can find resources for these methods here:http://how2avoidforeclosure.blogspot.com

I am about to start the foreclosure process. I know the lenders will send mail, but is there a way to get them to stop calling my home and buisness? I heard that you can send a letter to the lender and they have to quit calling and can only contact you through the mail.

It depends on how far along you are in the foreclosure process. First off you need income. Second, communication with your lender is extremely important in the early stages. If you are in the latter stages, you can get a loan reinstatemnet. And lastly you can file chapter 13 bankruptcy even just to delay the foreclosure sale if time is needed to either get the loan reinstated or to find a new place to live. If you do have to move, make sure to negotiate a good cash for keys deal with the lender. They will give you thousands of dollars to move out and leave the property in decent condition within a 30-60 day period.