A short sale is when you sell a home for less than what the home owner owes on the mortgage. The mortgage lender agrees to forgive the difference and the home owner gets a chance to sell a home that he may no longer be able to afford. Short sales have become more common since the financial crisis of 2008.
How Does a Short Sale Work for a Buyer?
How does a short sale work for a buyer? This reader wants to know if they need an attorney to bid on or buy a real estate in a short sale. Q: Do I need an attorney to bid on or purchase a short sale real estate condominium? A: In some parts of the country, [...]