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Foreclosure Survival Guide

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Foreclosure Survival Guide (1st Edition)

The Economics of Foreclosure: What You Need to Know

Apart from the emotional considerations that surface whenever a foreclosure is threatened, there are economic factors you just can’t ignore. Before you can decide whether or not to try to keep your house, you need to answer a few questions about your financial situation—which has no doubt changed since you bought your house.