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Foreclosure Timeline, Consequences, and other Options in Nevada

Josh Talayka | June 3, 2011

Although a foreclosure may be done outside of court, the lender must still adhere to very specific procedures and timeframes that are defined by law. Once all the timeframes and requirements above have been met, the lender may carry out their foreclosure sale (Trustee’s Sale). Following the foreclosure, the lender may still be able to sue the borrower for any deficiency in the amount received from the trustee’s sale.

Future Consequences of a Foreclosure vs. a Short Sale

Josh Talayka | February 22, 2011

When making the decision to walk away from your home (whether a strategic walk-away or hardship), the first question always asked is; why bother going thru a short sale, rather than just letting the bank foreclose? Although to most a short sale may be the obvious choice, the answer may vary depending on a person’s individual circumstance. However before making the decision, you should always take into account all the future ramifications of your decision. Here is a simple comparison chart of the different ways a foreclosure vs. a short sale will affect you in the years following your decision:

Assembly Bill No. 471 changes who may be awarded a deficiency judgment in Nevada.

Josh Talayka | February 17, 2010

In the state of Nevada, it has been possible for a borrower to receive a deficiency judgment even after they’ve already lost their home to foreclosure. Effective October 1, 2009 Assembly Bill No. 471 addresses this issue by limiting who may be awarded a deficiency judgment relating to real property.