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Options for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in Montgomery County, MD

Behind on your mortgage? You likely have more options than you think, and acting early keeps more of them open.

Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC helps homeowners in Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Wheaton and across Montgomery County understand their foreclosure options and alternatives to foreclosure. If you are behind on mortgage payments, we explain the real estate paths available, including how to sell your house before foreclosure, and we work alongside your lender, housing counselor and attorney.

Carolyn Thompson, Broker, brings more than 20 years of experience. Her credentials for this work: Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).

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Foreclosure Options to Discuss With Your Lender

  • Repayment plan
  • Loan modification
  • Forbearance

Only your lender can approve these options. Upon request, we will do a three-way call with you and your lender.

Free Help in Maryland

A HUD-approved housing counselor can review your situation at no cost. Maryland also offers foreclosure mediation for many owner-occupied homes, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development provides homeowner resources through its HOPE program.

Alternatives to Foreclosure

  • Sell your house before foreclosure with a market listing
  • Short sale, with lender approval, if you owe more than the home is worth
  • Deed in lieu of foreclosure, if your lender offers it

Our Role

We provide real estate services: a suggested price range from recent comparable sales, marketing, and facilitating the sale with your lender. Many homeowners search for how to stop foreclosure in Maryland or avoid foreclosure altogether; we cannot promise to stop or delay a foreclosure, and we do not give legal advice. A housing counselor or attorney can advise you on the foreclosure process itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does foreclosure work in Maryland?
Maryland foreclosures go through the circuit court in the county where the home is located, and many owner-occupied homeowners can request mediation. A housing counselor or attorney can explain the steps and timing for your situation.

Can I sell my house before foreclosure?
In many cases, yes. If you have equity, a market sale may pay off the loan. If you owe more than the home is worth, a short sale requires lender approval.

What are the alternatives to foreclosure?
Common alternatives include repayment plans, loan modification, forbearance, selling the home, a short sale and a deed in lieu. Your lender decides which are available.

Where can I get free foreclosure help in Maryland?
HUD-approved housing counselors offer free help, and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offers homeowner resources.

Can I get references?
Yes. We provide a list of client and professional references on request.

Related Services

Where We Work in Montgomery County

  • Rockville MD: Rockville Town Square, Pike & Rose and the Montgomery County Circuit Court
  • Gaithersburg MD: the Kentlands and Downtown Crown
  • Germantown MD: BlackRock Center for the Arts and Seneca Creek State Park
  • Silver Spring MD: Downtown Silver Spring and Sligo Creek Park
  • Wheaton MD: Wheaton Regional Park and Brookside Gardens

Outside our service area? We can refer you to a local real estate professional.

Tell Us About Your Situation

Help Locating Independent Service Providers

Need help finding contractors, painters, cleaners, stagers, cleanout crews, estate-sale companies, professional organizers, inspectors, movers, storage, title companies, lenders and mobile notaries? We can help you locate independent service providers to contact, and some may accept payment at closing. You choose and hire your own providers.

Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC does not endorse, guarantee or receive compensation from any service provider. Please interview and verify any provider you choose.

References Available on Request

We will gladly provide a list of client and professional references on request.

Talk With Us Confidentially

Call our 24-Hour Appointment Desk at 202-630-5070, any time, day or night.

Carolyn Thompson, Broker
CRS · ABR · SRES · SFR · CDPE · MRP · CDS
Real Estate Search and Sale, LLC
1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 204, Rockville, MD 20850
800 Park Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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