Word on the contractor underground is that pretty much all the people who walked away from their houses, are already back in houses they own. No one seems to understand how, because foreclosure is suppose to eff up your credit for a while. I haven't talked to anyone who lost their house, who also didn't lose a marriage. So... new wife - better credit. Presumably. I'm not sure I believe them. The contractor underground is full of bullshitters, low information, and braggarts.

 If true, this is just another example of how doing the right thing makes you a complete sucker I guess.