Owing more on your mortgage than your home is actually worth is one of the most financially stressful positions a homeowner can face. Understanding the difference between a short sale and foreclosure is the first step toward making a clear-headed decision before the...
Selling a house during bankruptcy is one of the most complicated situations a homeowner can face. When you file for Chapter 7 liquidation, your home does not automatically stay in your hands. Filing Chapter 7 generally creates a bankruptcy estate that includes the...
Knowing whether you owe back taxes or have a formal tax lien on your property can change everything about how you plan a sale. If you are trying to sell a house with a tax lien in New England, understanding the difference between these two situations is the first step...
If you are behind on mortgage payments and wondering what your options are, the answer depends heavily on how many payments you have missed. One missed payment and three missed payments are completely different situations in your lender’s eyes, and understanding...
New Hampshire is one of a handful of states that allow non-judicial foreclosure, meaning a lender can foreclose on your home without ever going to court. That distinction matters enormously if you own property in the Granite State. New Hampshire, like Massachusetts,...