what does short sale mean
Short sale (real estate) A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the net proceeds from selling the property will fall short of the debts secured by liens against the property. In this case, if all lien holders agree to accept less than the amount owed on the debt, a sale of the property can be accomplished. A Short Sale is not to be confused with a Short Settlement. A short sale has two intrinsic and inseverable components. A Short Sale is successful when The Lien holder is agreeable to net less than the amount o