Buying or Selling a Home/short sales

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Hello, I own a townhouse in Miami, FL.  What consequences may I face if I would successfully sell my townhouse in a short sale?  My concern is jeopardizing my credit and ability for future opportunity to buy a primary home again at a future time.  Thank you for your input.

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It certainly will not help your credit, Jose, but it should not hurt it. However, the lender may be required to send you a 1099 form at the end of the year. That may require you to pay something to IRS. I strongly suggest you talk to a CPA or other tax expert to see exactly how your will be impacted. I do wish you well.

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With more than 41 years as a real estate broker, I can solve most any problem presented. If I can`t, I do my research. Problems with mortgages, trust deeds, foreclosures, odd ways of conveying titles. Most any good Realtor can answer questions satisfactorily, but I answer questions that most cannot. Also, ask about my hard-copy newsletter, The Landed Gentry. It can also be sent to you via PDF.

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Solving real estate problems for 37 years.

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National Association of Realtors

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Publishes The Landed Gentry, guest writer in Who's Who in Creative Real Estate, First Tuesday, Financial Freedom and many newspapers

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e-Pro Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Who's Who in Creative Real Estate

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