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    Is Your San Diego Home Underwater? California Anti-Deficiency Protections Explained

    Understand your legal protections if you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth.

    If you are facing foreclosure or considering a short sale, California's anti-deficiency laws (such as CCP §580d and §580b) may protect you from lenders coming after your personal assets for the remaining loan balance. Navigating these laws requires legal expertise to ensure the debt is truly forgiven and the lender cannot pursue a deficiency judgment against you.

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