If you are a low-to-moderate income home owner who is considering a short sale on your home, check out this article: http://www.keepyourhomecalifornia.org/files/tap.pdf . It claims that California is offering up to $5k in assistance -- the devil is in the details, I'm sure -- to help you relocate or even get counseling.
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Need to short sale your California home? You may be eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation assistance