"Hope for Homeowners" Helps…1 Borrower Since June 2008

Well, I guess “No Hope for Homeowners” would be the appropriate response to the program developed by the Bush Administration to help Americans facing the loss of their homes from rising monthly payments and declining values. In a report by CNN, Brian...

Will I owe the IRS any taxes on the difference between what my mortgage is and what the short sale amount ends up to be?

The answer is maybe. Under “The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007,” taxes that would be owed on monies un-recovered in a foreclosure or a short sale are “forgiven” if you fall into the parameters stated by the Internal Revenue...

Q: How do I find an investor for my property? I do not want to go the foreclosure way but no longer want the house.

By your question, I would think that your best option is a Short Sale.  In a short sale, you/your real estate agent is asking the mortgage or lien holder to accept less than what is owed on the property.  There are a few ramifications such as: A credit rating hit,...

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