In recapping the foreclosure situation in the United States for 2008, one must go back a few years. Two or three years ago no one knew what disaster was awaiting the housing market. Most people were living the American dream and enjoyed becoming homeowners. However, by 2007 disaster struck as the subprime crisis began and eventually became a runaway train.
If you're facing the prospect of foreclosure, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and desperate. Fortunately, there are companies out there that can help you, but there are also those that feed on people when they're most vulnerable. It's important that you only accept help from a reputable company, and not from a dishonest mortgage modification firm whose goal is to make a buck at your expense.