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Foreclosure Survival Guide

If you’re one of the more than 1.5 million U.S. families that may face foreclosure this year, you need information you can trust and use — now.

Foreclosure Survival Guide

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You can now read the Foreclosure Survival Guide, by practicing attorney Stephen Elias, for free online on this website. You can browse the text of any chapter for free via the table of contents on the left of this page. If you want to own a copy of this book (print or eBook), please visit our store.

Why? Because we want as many people as possible to know how they may be able to stay in their houses — or if they can’t, how they can save money during the foreclosure process and move out with a nest egg that will help them get a fresh start.

Right now, new federal programs can help you refinance or modify your mortgage are just being implemented. The Foreclosure Survival Guide explains how to find out whether or not you qualify and how to get valuable free help from federally approved housing counselors. You don’t need to pay for help with mortgage refinance or modification! With the information here and help from a HUD-approved housing counselor, you’ll be on your way.

Good luck!


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