Houston TX – In our last blog post we explained that the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act does not automatically release you from your mortgage debt after a short sale.

So, what does this law cover? What does it do? I’ll answer that question today.

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Unfortunately, the law does not automatically release you from your upside down mortgage debt after a short sale. What it does do is give certain homeowners relief from taxes after a short sale.

Let’s look at the tax liability for a homeowner who short sold their home or lost it to foreclosure. Before this law was enacted, they would be taxed for any debt that was forgiven.

Let’s say that someone owed $400,000 on their home and sold it as a short sale for $300,000. According to Uncle Sam, if the lender forgave $100,000 in debt, then it was like they received $100,000 in free money.

Uncle Sam considered that forgiven debt as income. He wants that person to pay taxes on the income. Imagine the shock of receiving a big tax bill after you lost your home to foreclosure!

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 changed all that. Someone can now short sale their home and be relieved from owing income taxes on up to $2 million in forgiven mortgage debt on their primary residence.

The law expires at the end of 2012. If you are thinking about short selling your home, then you need to get started right away. Thinking about a short sale?

I can help you short sale your property and get back on your feet. Send me an e-mail atsoldbymichelle@gmail.com. I will contact you for a free consultation.

When we talk, I will explain how the process works in detail and answer any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can call me at 832-274-5007

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Thanks for reading this, Michelle Gonzales.

Michelle is a Real Estate Agent at RE/MAX 360.

Phone: 832-274-5007. soldbymichelle@gmail.com.

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Important Notice

Michelle Gonzales, RE/MAX 360, and the Stop Foreclosure Institute are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with the government. Our services have not been reviewed or endorse by the government or your lender. Most lenders willingly work with agents on short sales. Why?

Because most short sales are beneficial to a lender. If you accept our offer to help you on a short sale, your lender may not agree to a short sale or to modify your loan. We do offer a loan modification kit.

However, the likelihood of negotiating a modification is like everything else in life. It takes work and persistence to convince your lender to modify your loan. No matter what you or we do, your lender may not approve a loan modification.

We do not recommend that you stop paying your mortgage, because this will cause damage to your credit and could cause you to lose your home. Because we know avoiding foreclosure is so important to any homeowner, we recommend that you speak with the appropriate legal or tax advisor before making any decision.

This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing.

You have the option to reject a short sale or loan modification from your lender if it does not meet your approval. If you decide not to go thru with the short sale, then you do not have to pay us our fee. We normally make a real estate sales commission for helping you on a short sale.

The views expressed here are Michelle’s personal views and do not reflect the views of RE/MAX 360.

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