Plain-English guides for Maricopa County
Guides for every stage of preforeclosure
Each guide is short, calm, and Arizona-specific. They are written to help you understand what may be happening, what to check next, and when to ask for qualified help. These guides are educational only and are not legal advice.
By stage · in order
The 4 Maricopa County guides
If you're not sure where you are in the process, start with the first guide and move forward from there.
Behind on Mortgage Payments? Start Here Before a Trustee Sale Is Recorded
Read guide →Notice of Trustee Sale: Your Maricopa County Foreclosure Timeline Starts Now
Read guide →Sale Date Coming Soon: Reinstatement and Time-Sensitive Options in Arizona
Read guide →After a Trustee Sale: What Maricopa County Homeowners Should Check Next
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More resources
Beyond the four stages
Your options
Reinstatement, loan modification, sale options, deed-in-lieu, and other possible paths — explained in plain English.
Browse options →Scam protection
Red flags and how to verify a legitimate helper before you sign anything.
Read the warnings →Tools & templates
Hardship letter, call log, document checklist — free, ready to use.
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