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<h3>Foreclosure Process Overview</h3>
<p>Nevada foreclosures are primarily accomplished out of court. An out-of-court foreclosure in Nevada can be completed in about four months.</p>
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<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Judicial</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Non Judicial</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Comment</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Process Period</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: center;"><strong>Publish Sale</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">116 days</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">80 days</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">None</td>
<td>Trustee</td>
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<h3>Pre-foreclosure Period</h3>
<p>In Nevada, many mortgages allow lenders to sell a property once an owner defaults without having to file a lawsuit. A lender begins the foreclosure process by recording a notice of default with the county recorder and mailing the notice to the borrower. A borrower or any secondary lender has 35 days from the date the default notice is recorded to pay off the default and stop the foreclosure.</p>
<p>At least three months after recording the notice of default, the lender can schedule a foreclosure sale if the borrower has not paid off the default amount.</p>
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<h3>Notice of Sale / Auction</h3>
<p>A trustee (third party named in the deed of trust) carries out the public sale. A notice of sale is posted at least 20 days before the trustee sale date in three public places and published in a local newspaper once a week for three weeks. The notice of sale is also mailed to the affected parties.</p>
<p>The sale may be at the trustee’s office, and anyone may bid. Except for the lender, the winning bidder has to pay the full bid amount in cash or cashier’s check to the trustee. If the sale is postponed, a public announcement is made at the time and place of the sale. After the sale, the trustee transfers ownership to the winning bidder.</p>
<p>An out-of-court foreclosure provides the winning bidder with clear title, and there is no redemption period for the borrower after an out-of-court foreclosure sale. Although court foreclosures are uncommon in Nevada, there is a one-year redemption period for this type of foreclosure.</p>
<p><b>Assembly Bill 284</b> took effect October 2011, requiring lenders to provide a notarized affidavit of authority to exercise power of sale under a deed of trust. Anyone signing documents on behalf of a lender must have “personal knowledge” of who owns the promissory note on the loan. In addition, AB 284 states that mortgages and assignments of real property may not be enforced unless they are recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which the property is located.</p>
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<h4>More Resources</h4>
<p><a title="Learn how to prevent a home foreclosure" href="/real-estate-guides/foreclosure-prevention/">Learn how to prevent a home foreclosure</a><br />
<a title="Get help stopping a home foreclosure" href="/real-estate-guides/foreclosure-prevention/stop-foreclosure/">Get help stopping a home foreclosure</a><br />
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Nevada Foreclosure Laws

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<p>Under Louisiana foreclosure laws, only judicial foreclosures are permitted. However, there are two types of judicial foreclosure in Louisiana: executory and ordinary. Louisiana foreclosures can take from 180 to 270 days, depending on whether the foreclosure is ordinary or executory and whether the homeowner contests the foreclosure. Executory foreclosures are technically judicial foreclosures but permit lenders to avoid many of the steps typically considered part of a judicial foreclosure. Ordinary judicial foreclosures follow the conventional timeline in which a lender sues a homeowner for mortgage loan delinquency and, ultimately, proves their case and is awarded a foreclosure judgment by the court. The ordinary process is more extensive and costly, and it works more like a lawsuit. This foreclosure process usually lasts about nine months. Most Louisiana foreclosures are executory in nature.</p>
<h2>The Louisiana Pre-Foreclosure Process</h2>
<p>As in most other states, federal law discourages the initiation of foreclosure proceedings in Louisiana until the borrower has fallen 120 days past due on their mortgage loan payments. Although this period of time is not officially part of the pre-foreclosure process, real estate investors should consider it an essential part of investment strategy because many homeowners in this stage feel they have entered “pre-foreclosure” and may be considering selling their properties.</p>
<p>When a Louisiana homeowner misses a payment on their home loan, the servicer has the option to extend a “grace period” during which the borrower may simply make the missed payment without incurring fees, fines, or penalties. In most cases, this period is about 15 days, but Louisiana foreclosure law does not set a definite length.</p>
<p>Lenders are required by federal loan servicing laws to contact the homeowner by phone or in person to discuss foreclosure alternatives and loss mitigation options no more than 36 days after each payment is missed. No more than 45 days after each payment is missed, the servicer must provide information about these options in writing and assign an individual to the case. Many Louisiana home loans also include provisions requiring lenders to send a “breach letter” to the borrower letting them know that they will face foreclosure if the debt remains unpaid and that the lender may have the option to accelerate the foreclosure if the delinquency goes unaddressed.</p>
<h3>Executory Foreclosures</h3>
<p>If a borrower has agreed in the terms of their loan that the lender may obtain a judgment “on default,” also called a “confession of judgment,” then the lender may file a foreclosure petition in court after pursuing all requisite pre-foreclosure actions. The lender attaches the mortgage to the foreclosure petition in order to have the court order the property seized and then sold. Homeowners can stall or halt this process by appealing the petition or bringing suit against the lender.</p>
<p>More details on executory foreclosures:</p>
<p>The executory process involves the lender using a mortgage that includes an “authentic act that imparts a confession of judgment” in which the borrower accepts the obligations under the mortgage. The lender is not required by state law to send any notification to the borrower before beginning the foreclosure process; however, the deed of trust or mortgage may include such a requirement. Either way, once the petition is filed, the borrower is served with a demand for the default amount. If the borrower does not provide the amount within three days, the court orders a writ of seizure and sale, and the clerk delivers it to the sheriff. The sheriff delivers the writ of seizure to the borrower. Louisiana foreclosure laws require the notice of seizure to include information about avoiding foreclosure, availability of free housing counseling, and the time, date, and location of the sheriff’s sale. The initial sale date cannot be sooner than 60 days from the date that the court signed the foreclosure order.</p>
<p>Once the sheriff serves the writ of seizure, they also must publish the notice of sale. The sale is a public auction, and the notice of sale must be published at least twice in a newspaper in the parish where the property is located. The sheriff conducts the sale, and anyone may bid including the borrower. The winning bidder must pay the sale price in cash on the day of the sale, or in some cases, within 30 days of the sale if a 10-percent deposit is made. The sheriff then issues a deed to the winning bidder.</p>
<h3>Deficiency Judgments and Rights of Redemption in Louisiana</h3>
<p>In the event that the sale of the Louisiana foreclosure does not bring in enough money to cover the money owed on the property, the lender can file suit for a deficiency judgment against the former homeowner. However, this is only an option if the property was appraised before the sale. In order to obtain a deficiency judgment, the lender must:</p>
<p>1.         <strong>File a separate suit after the executory foreclosure </strong>or</p>
<p>2.         <strong>Convert the executory procedure to an ordinary procedure</strong></p>
<p>This is important information for a real estate investor interested in buying Louisiana foreclosures because a potential seller should know under what circumstances they might face a deficiency judgment and owe additional money after losing their house via Louisiana foreclosure laws.</p>
<p>Louisiana does not offer former homeowners the right to redemption after the foreclosure sale. Once the sale is complete, a borrower has no recourse for recovering the home.</p>
<h3>What Happens When You Buy Louisiana Foreclosures?</h3>
<p>Once you have successfully purchased a Louisiana foreclosure, your deed will be recorded and you will have the right to get a writ of possession from the court. Once you obtain this, you can evict the former homeowner from the property. However, Louisiana, like many states, has enacted foreclosure and eviction moratoriums on at least one occasion since the housing crash in the mid-2000s. In April 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards extended an executive order that would protect eligible borrowers and tenants from being evicted from their homes for nonpayment on their home loans or rent. In most cases, these properties may not get to the point of a foreclosure sale, but real estate investors who buy Louisiana foreclosures  must remain abreast of legislation and regulation that might affect their ability to acquire and control these properties.</p>
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Louisiana Foreclosure Laws

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<p>“Can’t we negotiate? There must be a way to work this out so we can stay in our home!” This is one of the most common questions homeowners facing foreclosure ask themselves. We will give you some answers in this article.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-some-options-are-better-than-others">Some Options are Better Than Others</h2>



<p>Some — like going through the entire <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/resources/foreclosure-process/">foreclosure process</a> —will leave a black mark on your credit report for probably 10 years. Others — like simply walking away from the property — aren’t necessarily wise ways of dealing with the situation either.</p>



<p>Sometimes you’re out of options. Short of filing for bankruptcy (which only delays the inevitable, and does not STOP foreclosure in its tracks), sometimes your lender just isn’t willing to negotiate a loan workout or accept a short sale (agreeing to take less money on the sale of your property than the balance due on their underlying mortgage).</p>



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<p>Then again, the lender MIGHT be willing to accept a <strong>deed-in-lieu of foreclosure</strong>. Depending on how severe your financial hardship is, and other factors, the deed-in-lieu would allow you to sign over legal ownership to your home for the lender’s agreement not to foreclose.</p>



<p>You are in effect giving up all claims and rights to the property in exchange for the ability to walk away from it without having to make another mortgage payment — and, possibly, without a mark on your credit report.</p>



<p>At the very most, maybe a light gray mark instead of a black mark, if any mark at all depending on whether the lender reports your mortgage as paid in full or not. Plus, once agreeing to the deed-in-lieu, the lender will likely have to waive its rights to any deficiency judgment, which saves you from having to pay off any deficiency amount awarded the lender by a court of law. </p>



<p>However, should you find yourself in this situation where there may be a deficiency judgment involved, the best thing to do is to consult with a real estate attorney about possible options. You should contact a real estate attorney anyway if you are considering a deed-in-lieu because it involves you giving up some legal rights.</p>



<p>For further details about a <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/resources/free-foreclosure-help/">deed-in-lieu</a>, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (<a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/resources/hud-history/">HUD</a>) has both a detailed fact sheet about the deed-in-lieu option and frequently asked questions about disposing of a property this way.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bottom-line-about-deed-in-lieu">Bottom Line About Deed in Lieu</h2>



<p>A deed-in-lieu is a potential way out of foreclosure for distressed homeowners who are hard pressed to find their way back to financial solvency. It may not always be the best way, but it can be much better than going all the way through the foreclosure process or filing for bankruptcy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-step-by-step-guide-to-negotiating-with-lenders">Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating with Lenders</h2>



<p>If you choose to go down the route of negotiate with the lender, rather than start starting the foreclosure process, one way to begin – if you’re facing foreclosure – is negotiating with your lender. Here we have written a more in-depth guide to <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/resources/stop-foreclosure/">stopping foreclosure</a>. </p>



<p>Here are some quick tips on how to start the conversation and explore possible solutions:</p>



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<li><strong>Assessment of financial situation</strong>: Before reaching out, thoroughly assess your financial status. Gather all relevant financial documents such as your recent pay stubs, tax returns, and a detailed list of monthly expenses. This will prepare you to clearly present your situation during negotiations.</li>



<li><strong>Contact your lender</strong>: Reach out to your mortgage servicer’s loss mitigation department. It’s best to do this as soon as you realize you might miss a mortgage payment. Explain your financial difficulties and ask about available hardship programs.</li>



<li><strong>Explore alternatives</strong>: Inquire about loan modification options that can lower your monthly payments, such as extending the term of your mortgage or reducing the interest rate. Discuss the possibility of a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure if keeping your home is not feasible.</li>



<li><strong>Formal proposal</strong>: Submit a formal request including your financial assessment and the preferred alternative. Include a hardship letter explaining why you’re unable to meet your current mortgage obligations.</li>



<li><strong>Follow-up</strong>: Stay in contact with your lender after submitting your proposal. Regular follow-ups can keep your case actively considered and might expedite the decision-making process.</li>
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<p>Remember, clear communication and early intervention are key to finding a viable solution with your lender.</p>


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<p>Property values in in Washington, DC is exhibiting have grown consistently over the last few months: average <a href="https://www.realtytrac.com/market-trends/washington-dc/">properties values climbed from $594,570</a> in January 2024 to a $620,000 by April tis year, indicating a healthy market and a positive trajectory for homeowners and investors alike. This more than <strong>4% increase</strong> within the span of a few months reflects a robust demand for real estate in the area.</p>
<p>Here is a snapshot view of the DC market today: May 2023 vs April 2024:</p>
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<th class="sc-7568d94b-2 hTsliE">May 2023</th>
<th class="sc-7568d94b-2 hTsliE">April 2024</th>
<th class="sc-7568d94b-2 hTsliE">Change</th>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Median Listing Price</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$628K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$631.6K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf postive">0.57%</span></td>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Median Sold Price</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$656.3K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">$631.6K</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf negative">-3.76%</span></td>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Homes For Sale</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">1,362</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">1,560</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf postive">14.54%</span></td>
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<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 sc-7568d94b-6 eqHQXK bfejLS">Homes Sold</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">4,671</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK">3,863</td>
<td class="sc-7568d94b-5 eqHQXK"><span class="sc-7568d94b-7 kxsCqf negative">-17.30%</span></td>
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<p>December 2023 marked a peak with the highest average sale price over the months at $679,164, while a slight downturn to around $626,737 was witnessed in March 2024. When the market ebbs and flows, like this, it can possibly be linked to weather-related seasonality or cyclic economic influences that impact buyer behavior.</p>
<p>Both values per square foot and the average sale price per square foot have been on an uptrend. In January 2024, the per square foot value was around $487, increasing to $502 by April 2024. Similarly, the average sold price per square foot increased from $589 in January to $552 in April. So, buyers are willing to pay more for less space, or smaller, more expensive per square foot homes are being favored.</p>
<h2>Month-by-Month Comparative Analysis</h2>
<p>There was a slight dip in the average value from December 2023 to January 2024, from <strong>$595,625</strong> to <strong>$594,570</strong> respectively, followed by a steady climb to <strong>$620,000</strong> in April 2024. This recent growth speaks to increased confidence in property investments within the district.</p>
<p>The number of sold homes went from 4,141 in December to 3,863 in April 2024 – that is a <strong>6.7%</strong> drop in the number of sold properties over four months, yet the market’s value growth seems unaffected by this sales volume shift.</p>
<p>Additionally, the average sale price recorded its lowest figure of $626,737 in March 2024, but quickly rebounded to $631,582 in April 2024. When comparing the sale price per square foot, February 2024 held notably higher values at <strong>$579 compared to $552</strong> in April 2024, potentially indicating a period where higher-valued, smaller homes were sold or simply a point where market prices adjusted naturally in response to various influences.</p>


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Washington, DC Property Values Surge, Average Cost Tipped at $620K in April 2024

The Washington, DC real estate market shows a rising trend, with property values and cost per square foot consistently increasing.

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•	•	Trustee Sale mostly	116 days	80 days	None	Trustee