foreclosure
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- antiforeclosure noun
- nonforeclosure noun
Etymology
Origin of foreclosure
Example Sentences
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The low number of sales was “continuing off this new housing crisis—not the foreclosure housing crisis—but the housing crisis of where people are unable to get into the housing market,” Yun said.
From Barron's
The low number of sales was “continuing off this new housing crisis—not the foreclosure housing crisis—but the housing crisis of where people are unable to get into the housing market,” Yun said.
From Barron's
Local authorities generally provide multiple notices and opportunities to resolve delinquent taxes before taking extreme measures such as foreclosure.
From MarketWatch
It also banned late fees, foreclosures and negative reports to credit bureaus.
From Los Angeles Times
Valeria added that she cannot afford to fall ill, fearing that she could "go into foreclosure" if saddled with hospital bills that would otherwise have gone to paying her mortgage.
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