For the first six months of 2008, foreclosure postings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were up 20 percent from the same period last year, according to statistics from Foreclosure Listing Service Inc. of Addison.

More than 25,000 North Texas homes have been faced with foreclosure so far this year.

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Foreclosures are epidemic across the country, and we’re feeling it here close to home. With adjustable rate mortgages resetting interest rates, soaring gas prices, and many companies laying employees off, many North Texans face financial disaster through no fault of their own.

Bankruptcy may be a way to create a fresh start and save your home. If you are facing foreclosure, speak with a bankruptcy lawyer today to discuss your options.