Homestead, what is it?
Mortgages explained
Foreclosures explained

The dangers of Deed in lieu of foreclosure
Confession of judgment explained
What are Deficiency judgments?

Short sales: the process
Tax issues and short sales

The problems with Forbearance agreement
Loan Modifications – most promising and most difficult

Loan modifications (continued)
Attorneys discuss their experience with loan modifications

Bankruptcy briefly reviewed (more details coming in Show 3)
Panel members discuss changes in law that would help owners

How the foreclosure process starts: letters from lenders
How long lenders will wait before filing suit against non-paying owner?
How legal proceedings start
Where to go for help and information?
How attorneys can help?

How attorneys can help (continued)
What attorneys charge to help?
Cheap way to hire attorney: Limited representation
Where to go to find attorneys to defend or conciliate for reduced fees?
What happens after foreclosure papers are served?
Loss mitigation departments: what they are and their role in foreclosure

How attorneys can help? (continued)
Brief discussion of defenses to foreclosure