Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program Helps Thousands of Homeowners

Nevada Supreme Court Justice James W. Hardesty announced that more than 3,400 homeowners who received notices of default have requested mediation in the Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Program as they seek to hold on to their homes.  Since the program first began on July 1, 2009, 372 mediations have been conducted and another 805 mediations have […]

Income Tax Considerations Involved in a Short Sale or Foreclosure

If you borrow money from a commercial lender and the lender later cancels or forgives the debt, you may have to include the canceled amount as income for tax purposes.  You should determine whether you will qualify for an exemption before your contemplated short sale or foreclosure closes.  You may become obligated to the IRS instead […]