Should you opt for a short sale or a foreclosure? As a homeowner faced with a difficult situation, there are pros and cons to each. Generally, a short sale will work more in your favor. As a homebuyer ...

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The end of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Program, a foreclosure-avoidance measure, puts tens of thousands of veterans at risk of losing their homes Foreclosures are rising as more homeowners miss ...

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Short sales and foreclosures are two financial hardship solutions available to homeowners facing financial hardship. A short sale allows selling for less than the mortgage to avoid foreclosure.