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SHORT SALES ARE WE HEADING INTO TO A DIFFERENT KIND OF MARKET?

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Real Estate Agent with DITOMMASO REAL ESTATE
I am a NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Appleseed Homes. I specialize in short sale properties. I am reaching out to all Homeowners who may be interested in knowing more about this program. My office is located at 4651 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island NY 10312. When Housing prices in many parts of the country were booming a couple of years ago, there wasn't much national attention given to short sales. As with the current subprime debacle and increasing mortgage delinquencies, many people are wondering if the short sale process is a way to avoid foreclosure. During a short sale, our mutual goal is to get an offer accepted as quickly as possible by your lender to prevent a foreclosure. The effects of a short sale are far less damaging then a foreclosure or a bankruptcy. Key Point in a short sale: A short sale is the difference between what you owe and what the home finally sells for. This was normally considered income, and would have been taxed as such.... until the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was passed in December 2007, and applies to debt forgiven in calendar years 2007 - 2012. As such because this is not considered income, you may not have to pay taxes on it. Please consult with your CPA to get the complete and right answer. If you're interested in knowing more about the short sale process and would like to set up an appointment, please call me. Valerie Bartolone - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Office (718)966-4000 Cell (917)733-5240 Email valeriebartolone@live.com Website www.valeriebartolone.net

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Thanks for this good information. . 

Sep 15, 2010 02:27 PM
Margaret C. Taylor
Century 21 New Millennium MD - Mechanicsville, MD
St Marys/Calvert/Charles MD Real Estate Agent

Good summary for homeowners.  Margaret C.

Sep 15, 2010 02:42 PM
Troy Funk
Allison James Estates & Homes, Sarasota 941-957-3737 - Sarasota, FL
Broker / Associate

In Sarasota, Florida -- Short Sales are the market.

Sep 15, 2010 04:22 PM
Short Sales United
Short Sales United - Manhattan, NY

Thanks Valeria - right around the corner from you in Brooklyn. 

Sep 17, 2010 06:44 PM