New guidelines take effect March 1
Homeowners often still liable for injuries, property damage until bank takes title
Separate reviews not required for short sales, deeds in lieu of foreclosure
Settlement provides help to 137,846 borrowers in 4 months
Consider Starker exchange, land-sales contract for dilapidated rental
If sale brings surplus, second lender has rights
Don't get stuck paying surprise $500 fee
Be careful if you've got multiple loans on home
Home Sale Hindsight
WaysHome dramatizations let distressed owners play out options
Some say potential for disaster is too high to justify
Home Sale Hindsight
New approaches to expediting process
'Strategic defaults' can lock buyers out of market for 7 years
Fannie Mae offers carrot for deed-in-lieu of foreclosure