Foreclosure Rates Rising in California

Approximately $25 million was spent at foreclosure auctions in the Sacramento and Oakland areas last weekend. Several homes were sold at less than half the cost of their previous high property values. This trend of increasing foreclosure activity has been prevalent in California communities in the past years, and experts predict the trend will only continue to rise in the near future.

Foreclosure cases in California have increased 50% in the past year, and 7 out of the top 10 metropolitan area foreclosure rates are in California. There is, however, hope for California residents who are behind on mortgage payments.

There are two real solutions to avoiding foreclosure. It is possible to stop foreclosure by either paying all missed payments or by filing bankruptcy (usually a Chapter 13). However, homeowners are typically unable to catch up on missed payments and should consider bankruptcy as an option. A common misconception is that bankruptcy should be avoided at all costs. However, filing for bankruptcy may be a good option if the homeowner is already drowning in debt, facing immediate foreclosure, or will be able to obtain enough money within a month to pay off missed mortgage payments. A good bankruptcy lawyer will be able to guide through the process and help prevent foreclosure.

Foreclosure is a very time-sensitive matter. Once the foreclosure notice arrives, the homeowner only has a short amount of time to respond. This time period is crucial to the outcome of the property, and it is necessary to contact a bankruptcy lawyer to advise on all possible options.

For many people, the threat of foreclosure is a sign of bigger financial problems such as credit card loans, student loans or medical bills. In these situations, it is imperative to seek legal advice. The decision to file for bankruptcy should be made only after careful consideration and research. Reputable bankruptcy attorneys will not charge for an initial consultation and can provide bankruptcy options, assist with a pending foreclosure, and possibly help you keep your property.

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