Monday, April 5, 2010

What's a short sale, anyway?


If a homeowner falls behind on mortgage payments, a short sale may be the best and last defense against a foreclosure (unless, of course, the homeowner can sell the home at market value in time to avoid the sheriff's knock on the door.

So exactly what is a short sale? Here's as good an explanation as I've seen. It defines the issues and points out both the advantages and disadvantages.

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