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Don't Let a Foreclosure Happen to You, Here's Why...

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Real Estate Agent with Arizona Premier Realty

As we have mentioned before, Jole and I are asked pretty often about homeowners losing their homes.  Sometimes when we are talking with a homeowner, they will say "well, my neighbor let their house get foreclosed on and they are ok".  That's what the neighbor will tell you, of course, but what they fail to mention is this...

The 5 Reasons to Avoid Foreclosure

1. They will always have to disclose that they had a foreclosure on any future mortgage applications.

2. Their credit score will drop 300+ points.  It can take years to rebuild their credit, so financing a car is pretty much out of the picture.

3. The "FORECLOSURE" will always be on their credit report.

4. If they have any type of security clearance, for military or government, they may be at risk of losing it.

5. Most employers run credit checks on potential employees.  A foreclosure could hurt their chances at getting that job.

Their is help available.  Call a Realtor today if you are having trouble with your house payments.

Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

#3 is not true. A "Foreclosure" will not always be on a credit report. Negative reports, such as foreclosure, can be removed after 7 years.

May 26, 2011 06:44 PM
Ronald DiLalla
Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA
No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Great points, that is why a short sale is much better than going thru the foreclosure process....a little softer on the damages.

May 26, 2011 06:47 PM
Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

These are all great points and they are all true.  Avoid foreclosure.

May 26, 2011 06:57 PM