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Lis Pendens: What It Means in Foreclosure
What a lis pendens is: a recorded notice that a lawsuit affecting a property's title is pending, how it differs from a notice of default, and how investors read it.
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Notice of Default: First Step to Foreclosure
A notice of default is the document a lender records to start a non-judicial foreclosure. What it must contain, the timeline it triggers, and how investors use it.
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Pre-Foreclosure: What It Is and How It Works
Pre-foreclosure is the window after a homeowner defaults but before the auction. What triggers it, the 120-day rule, and why investors target the window.
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