A foreclosure is one of the worst things that you can go through. Not only will you lose your house if it's foreclosed on, but your credit will likely be in tatters, making it difficult to buy a new ...

If you’re falling behind on mortgage payments — or thinking about buying a distressed property — you may be wondering: What does pre-foreclosure mean? Simply put, pre-foreclosure is the early warning ...

Mortgage delinquencies are on the rise in nearly half of U.S. states due to rising costs of homeownership, and many people—especially those who bought when interest rates were high or have recently ...

Short sales and foreclosures are two financial hardship solutions available to homeowners facing financial hardship. A short sale allows selling for less than the mortgage to avoid foreclosure.

With more than 3,000,000 foreclosure filings in 2008 and no end in site, people are desperate. Sadly, it turns out those people are prime targets for financial predators. Consumer Reports tells you ...