NAR: Short sale approval, valuation issues continue to impact housing market (5/15/2013)
Short sales make up 9% of the market but can be frustrating. New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac policies should improve the process and help valuations.

Addressing multiple offers in a short sale (4/10/2013)
A decision requires more than price comparisons. The best prospects are flexible, patient with the process and, ideally, emotionally attached to the property.

4 big short sales hang-ups (2/21/2013)
A short sale can take three times as long as other transactions, and a lot of things can go wrong. Pay attention to details and four big stumbling blocks.

Short sale workshop slated for Miami (2/12/2013)
U.S. Treasury: Two-hour workshop with major lenders on Feb. 27 trains Realtors on HAFA and speedy short sales. Homeowner session follows; volunteers needed.

Fannie Mae upgrades short sale process (2/12/2013)
Short sale trouble with a lender? An upgrade to HomePath makes it quicker and easier to escalate a case and talk directly to a Fannie Mae rep.

Freddie Mac: Short sale process cut in half or more (1/24/2013)
Short sales got shorter. New program rolled out in Nov. streamlined the process for Freddie Mac-owned mortgage loans.

Push on to close short sales by Dec. 31 (12/3/2012)
Lawmakers could still extend short-sale tax forgiveness, but sellers want a quick closing in case that doesn’t happen.