mortgage payments, and the value of any improvements. Just choosing a deed in lieu isn't enough. Ultimately, your servicer has the final say — and it may not agree to your request. For example ...

So if you've been helping your parents pay their mortgage and property taxes, you're probably not alone. But you were ...

Usually, the seller holds the deed to ... is a typical example: A buyer wants to purchase a $300,000 home. They have $50,000 for a down payment — but they cannot qualify for a mortgage for ...