Relief for underwater homeowners as congress extends Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

Jan. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- TARZANA, Calif. -- On January 1, 2013, Congress passed an extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act as part of tax bill H.R. 8, the bill addressing the “fiscal cliff.” Originally passed in 2007, this act exempts struggling homeowners from paying taxes on debt forgiven in a short sale, foreclosure, or loan modification.

The bill extends the act through December 31, 2013, allowing underwater homeowners to once again pursue alternatives to foreclosure, such as short sales or loan modifications, without the fear of owing thousands and taxes.  

“For distressed homeowners, the extension of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act is amazing news. Before this act, homeowners would negotiate a loan modification or avoid foreclosure through a short sale only to find they owed an equally unmanageable tax debt afterwards,” says Sylvia Corralejo, CDPE, with Home Options 4U.

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Sylvia Corralejo is specially trained to help homeowners who find themselves facing foreclosure. “I’m committed to helping homeowners who are struggling,” Sylvia Corralejo said. “Too often, homeowners facing foreclosure believe there is nothing they can do, but there is.”

“In fact, the options available to homeowners are better than ever. Lenders realize how much foreclosures cost, and increasingly favor short sales and other alternatives over letting a home go to foreclosure. Lenders are more willing than ever to work with homeowners,” said Sylvia Corralejo.

Sylvia Corralejo has developed a free report with more information on the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and the options available to homeowners facing foreclosure. This report, entitled, “Attention: Distressed Homeowners! Congress Renews Critical Homeowner Relief Program,” is accessible from her website, www. homeoptions4u.info

About
Sylvia Corralejo & Associates with Home Options 4U assists home owners with foreclosure alternative and home buyers find the home of their dreams.

Sylvia Corralejo
Home Options 4U
19501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101
Tarzana, CA 91356
www.homeoptions4u.info
(866) 543-8020
DRE # 01828597
**Affiliated with Sellstate Horizons Realty

For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.CDPE.com.

To watch a video on Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act click on the link below.

http://youtu.be/0xPG-gX00uc



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