How do you live after foreclosure?


Question:
We are a family of nine (seven children) and are facing foreclosure which has nothing to do with being irresponsible. More like, life's unfortunate events. We cannot fit into an apartment. Do you know of any lenders or house buying programs that are available for folks in our position? Finding a rental for our size is nearly impossible. We are attempting a short-sell but it does not look good as our lender is not very forgiving.

Answer:
Have you talked with your bank? Many times they will accommodate you by letting payments slip for a while or reducing the payment amount for a period. It may be too late for that however. Can you refinance? A realtor might be able to arrange a quick sale. Don't choose a realtor with little experience or contacts. Interview them as you would a job applicant. Explain your situation, they might have good suggestions. At this point you might consider renting a house before the foreclosure appears on your credit report. Considering the difficulties you are in it may be best not to buy a house right now even if you could. Housing prices have exceeded rental rates in many areas and you need to create a financial buffer. In addition the housing market is on the decline as rates continue to rise. If you buy now you may be buying a house that loses value even while inflation eats at it further. Good luck!
Live in a box
If you have equity in your home, find an investor that will take your home and rent it back to you with an option to re-purchase the home from him. He will need to make 30%, but you have a place to live and a chance to recoup.
Have you tryed your state government for assistance. Done a reafirm on your note, with the lender. The American Red Cross has been known to help ppl with a house payment, local churches also, salvation army.

Here is a link, try this also, you may have to wait, not sure, since you are in a Fc. But the USDA has programs on a sliding scale...



http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/elig...
Work with a Real Estate Investor.You do have options..Also try www.211.org in your state there are programs available to help you like Eviction Prevention through Non-Profits,Humanity Habitat (they make home for people at lower incomes)http://www.habitat.org/cr/day_of_prayer.
Good Luck
Real Estate Investor
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