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Help With Mortgage
Times are tough, and banks know that better than we do. (The reason why FOURTY big banks went under between 2008 and 2009!)
All those banks hitting rock bottom started a chain of events that hasn't fully played out yet, but no doubt is in some small part responsible for you reading this page right now.
Asking for help with your Mortgage may be hard, but is always a smart move. Thousands of people every year don't ask for help, living in a state of denial that only catches up with them when the sheriff comes to evict them.
But what kinds of help is available to you? The possibilities are limitless, depending on many factors, such as the condition of your bank, the amount of equity you have built up, the local laws, the local charities, your insurance, the money you have on hand, your credit record, your willingness to relocate, and many other factors. It can be extremely confusing to know who to ask for help, and of course what kind of help you need.
Since you're here right now, we're working hard on making this page useful to you. It will list the latest news and editorials about getting help with mortgages, and anything else we think will lead you in the right direction. In short, if you're reading this, you'd be smart to read everything below on this page.
Loss Mitigation Workout Book
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How to Save Your Home: Your Guide to Loss Mitigation
Description of How to Save Your Home: Your Guide to Loss Mitigation
This book reveals step by step instructions and negotiation strategies based on real life case study of how five families successfully stopped foreclosure despite being $7,000 to $30,000 behind on the mortgage.
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American Tenant: Your Rights as a Renter
When you are upside down in your mortgage, it may be a good time to move out, sell your home and move into an apartment or a more affordable home. Renting is different from owning and there are certain rights that you have as a renter. This book called American Tenant: Everything U Need to Know About Your Rights as a Renter (American Real Estate) will give you detailed descriptions of what your rights are. It is good to know them upfront before you rent or before you change from owning a home to renting a home.
The Expert Guide to Finding Your Best Deal as a Tenant
Whether you're a first-time renter or a seasoned tenant, it's crucial to know your rights and find the best deals on rental properties--especially at a time when renting is a more popular option than ever. Backed by decades of real estate experience, American Tenant lays out all the issues you need to know--the questions to ask, what to expect, and how to interpret and negotiate leases. Drawn from years of experience helping thousands of clients, American Tenant delivers everything you need to know to get the most from your tenant/landlord relationship.
Everything U Need to Know About:
Your Rights as a Renter
- Information on credit and background checks
- Tools and techniques to negotiate your lease
- Explanations of your civil rights
- Agreements about maintenance and repair
- Ways to handle roommates, evictions, and many other issues
BONUS CD-ROM FEATURES: Rental forms PLUS Landlord-tenant laws for all 50 states!


