You may have heard of a short sale, and you may have a friend or neighbor who has sold or bought a short sale home. The following will answer important questions, including what is a short sale, and ...

WASHINGTON — If you’re one of the estimated 11 million homeowners burdened with an underwater mortgage, a new federal policy change could be good news: Starting in June, when you want to do a short ...

Let’s face it: The housing market is tough right now. Home prices are high, interest rates are up, and many people are finding it harder than ever to afford the house of their dreams. It’s no wonder ...

QWe are in financial trouble. Our house will not sell for enough money to pay off the mortgage, let alone a real estate commission. Our real estate agent suggested that we do a "short sale." What is ...

Title: "How to Use a Short Sale to Stop Home Foreclosure and Protect Your Finances" Author: Robert Irwin Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2009; 208 pages; $18.95 With all the fancified, high-tech ...

Several real estate agents in the region are adding a new acronym to their professional listings: CDPE. That stands for Certified Distressed Property Expert, and it signifies that the agents have ...