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Can An Emergency Bankruptcy Be Filed To Stop A Foreclosure?

An emergency bankruptcy (sometimes referred to as a skeleton bankruptcy) can be filed to stop a foreclosure, however it is not a good idea to wait to the last minute to stop a foreclosure for a number of reasons. First,  the changes … Continue reading

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More Than 1 Million Homeowners Are Expected To Lose Homes To Foreclosure In 2010!

The Associated Press is reporting today that more than 1 million American homeowners are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year. RealtyTrac Inc., a foreclosure listing service, reports that nearly 528,000 homes were taken over by lenders in … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Myth No. 6: You can no longer stop a foreclosure by filing for Bankruptcy.

The bankruptcy myth that you can no longer stop a foreclosure proceeding by filing for bankruptcy is simply no true!    Both a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy will stop a foreclosure, but with different long term results. … Continue reading

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What Is A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is generally used by a debtor who is behind on payment of a secured debt such as a mortgage or a car note.  The debtor using a Chapter 7 bankruptcy creates a payment plan to catch up on … Continue reading

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