There is an alternative to Foreclosure... it's called the shortsale!!
Foreclosure:
A foreclosure will ruin your credit and will be on your report for up to 20 years!
Your are responsible for the difference on the amount of debt.
A deficiency judgement on your credit.
The sheriff puts you outside the home.
Court settlement.
Big attorney fees.
Can't buy in again for 10 years.
You pay the difference at the closing table (sometimes tens of thousands of dollars)
Advantages of a Short Sale:
A shortsale can removed from your report after only 6 months!!
A shortsale shows as a PAID IN FULL!!!
Your credit is saved.
Negotiated settlement.
Bank pays your attorney fees.
Bank pays violations on the home.
Bank pays debts associated with passing a clean title.
Can buy again in 2 years (maybe less).
Your debt is eliminated.
Bank pays your Realtors fee.
UPDATE President Bush signs Mortgage Forgiveness Act (e-mail me to get your own copy).
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Not every loan will be negotiated as a shortsale by the bank. There are certain guidelines (every bank is different) Contact me and I'll help you if you qualify to do a short sale. ProRealtor@verizon.net
If one only has a choice between a short sale and foreclosure, a short sale is definitely more advantageous. I believe it is the lesser of the two evils.
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