Thank you for the info, Christopher. I wasn't aware a short sale had a negative effect on your credit score. It concerns me but won't mean a thing to him. I have an experienced real estate attorney who suggested the short sale since it's been on the market (first through a realtor and now just FSBO) since mid March, 2007. I guess I won't be getting another place for the kids and I until 2013... - Tue Jul 8 2008, 12:22
Hi Gail...I was forced out 1/07...I don't want the house. Tried explaining in 4/07 that 5 months mortgage payments were 5 additional payments we didn't need to pay. Selling was best option, but he was (and is) angry. Now there will be no profit and debt I've incurred trying to fix house to sell can't be paid off with proceeds. - Tue Jul 8 2008, 10:32
Thanks, Dave...just wanted thoughts. I've already spent so much on an attorney. I have a real estate lawyer - we're preparing for a short sale but I'm just wondering if it can be forced (has anyone heard of this) or if I'm just stuck right now... - Tue Jul 8 2008, 10:06
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