Maryland Home Sellers, New Relief for Short Sales
By Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation
(Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.)
Most Maryland home owners won't be affected by the new tax bill signed by President Bush yesterday, but anyone who purchased or refinanced their home in the past 2-3 years could be, if the loan balance is higher than today's selling price. That situation is known as a "short sale".Homeowners were taxed on any amount forgiven by a lender in a short sale negotiation or foreclosure, in the past, creating a tremendous financial burden. Now, under The Mortgage Relief Act (click here), the loan amount written off by your lender will no longer be considered taxable for debts forgiven between Jan. 1, 2007, and Dec. 31, 2009. To find out how this legislation could affect you, please follow this link:Crofton Home Sellers - Relief for Short Sales ________________________________________Find...
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