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Could this happen to you?

This is California Association Realtor site discussing your rights and options in foreclosure process.
REO Disclosure Chart

This chart provides an easy-to-use reference guide for determining the general applicability of common disclosure laws for residential real properties of one-to-four units. This chart, however, pertains only to REO properties acquired by a lender through the foreclosure process or by deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure

This is U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development site giving advice on avoiding foreclosure.
California Foreclosure Resources

This PDF document is produced by California, Department of Housing and Community Development regarding foreclosure resources.
The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation

This IRS.gov site explains the tax consquences of mortgage forgiveness, such as REO and Short Sale transactions. Always contact your CPA and certified tax preparer for latest in tax implications.
Foreclosure Rescue Scams

This Federal Trade Commission site warns the distressed homeowners of the foreclosure rescue scams. Please don't fall victim to these crooks. If it is too good to be true, it probably is a scam.
Financial Stability

This Department of Treasury site discuss Road to Stability programs.
Yahoo! Real Estate Foreclosure Statistics

This Yahoo! Real Estate Foreclosure site shows foreclosure statistics.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Foreclosure Resource Center

This Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Foreclosure Resource Center has constant update on foreclosure statistics in California. Scroll down to "Research & Publications" around the middle left portion of the webpage.
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Law for California

What the current laws pertaining mortgage foregiveness debt relief by California Franchise Tax Board.

Home Affordable Modification Program

In March 2009, the Obama Administration published detailed program guidelines for the Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program. Mortgage servicers were authorized to begin modifications under the plan immediately. With the assistance of several government agencies, GSEs, and servicers - this effort involved the development and refinement of servicer guidelines, modification documents, and data collection and modeling tools.