Lis Pendens Resource · Long Island & the Five Boroughs

If you've received a legal notice
about your home - you have options.

Most homeowners in this situation don't know the full picture. This free guide covers 10 paths available to you, explained plainly and without pressure.

You're probably receiving a lot of calls and letters right now. This is different.

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What's in the guide

10 Options That May Help You Buy Time and Protect Your Future

A straightforward guide written for homeowners facing mortgage hardship or foreclosure - not for attorneys, investors, or lenders. Every option is explained clearly, including when it makes sense and what to watch out for.

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01Loan Modification

02Forbearance Agreement

03Equity Partnership

04Subject-To Arrangement

05Short Sale

06Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

07Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure

08Traditional Real Estate Sale

+ Refinance and more

Written by

Chris Valsamos

Licensed Real Estate Broker | SFR · EXIT Realty Edge · Patchogue, NY

The SFR designation - Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource - is a certification specifically for brokers who work with homeowners in distressed property situations. Chris works with pre-foreclosure and lis pendens cases on Long Island every day, and this guide reflects what he tells homeowners in private consultations: clearly, honestly, and without pressure to do anything.

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If you've received a legal noticeabout your home - you have options.