Sunday, December 21, 2025
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HAFA

How a short sale listing can become like a quicksand trap

When real estate professionals take on a short sale listing without understanding the constantly changing rules and incentives programs, it can feel much like quicksand as it becomes overwhelming and difficult to navigate.

Musings about HAFA guidelines – each short sale is unique

Do time frames matter? I received an email from an agent struggling with her HAFA short sale. Troubles with a short sale (a HAFA one,...

It’s finally time to list a short sale – tips

Short Sale Incentive Programs Okay, for those of you naysayers who avoid short sales like the Plague, I think it is possible that now might...

Pre-approved short sales: fact or fiction?

I heard on some radio advertisement that a camel can spit with extreme accuracy to a distance of 35 meters. 35 meters! That’s really...

In short sales, pre-approved may be a misnomer

Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives I wrote a post a few weeks back that touched on pre-approved short sales. In it, I discussed the HAFA program—which...

Becoming HAFA certified and how to get pre-approved short sales

A HAFA Refresher I was recently contacted by an agent who had just received her HAFA certification and wanted to know how to obtain those...