How Long Does a Short Sale Stay on a Credit Report?

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How Long Does a Short Sale Stay on a Credit Report? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Kurt Von Zech | permalink
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Homeowners faced tough economic times since the start of the mortgage crisis in 2007. The federal government stepped in with legislation and programs to relieve distressed homeowners of their ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/long-short-sale-stay-credit-report-39747.html ^[1]

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How Can I Get My Short Sale to Not Affect My Credit Score? | Credit.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Max Dayan | permalink
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Short selling allows you to avoid foreclosure on a home, unfortunately there is no way to avoid damage. Learn how a short sale can impact your credit score.

For further reading: http://www.credit.com/loans/mortgage-questions/get-short-sale-to-not-affect-credit-score/ ^[2]

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How Long Does It Take to Rebuild My Credit After a Short Sale? | Credit.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by freya 46 | permalink
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After a short sale, it may take time for your credit to recover. With the right tactics, it is possible to rebuild.

For further reading: http://blog.credit.com/2013/08/rebuild-credit-after-short-sale-67997/ ^[3]

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How to Repair Your Credit Score After a Short Sale - Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Thomas Toth | permalink
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ByAngela Colley6:00 am ETApril 29, 2014April 29, 2014 If you can no longer make your mortgage payments and want to avoid going through foreclosure, you can ask your lender to

For further reading: http://www.realtor.com/advice/repair-credit-score-short-sale/ ^[4]

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How to Revive Your Credit Score after a Short Sale More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Na Krul | permalink
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More and more homeowners are turning to short sales on their homes in order to avoid foreclosure, but a short sale can be almost as damaging to your credit score as a foreclosure.
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For further reading: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/10/17/how-to-revive-your-credit-score-after-short-sale/ ^[5]

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1. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/long-short-sale-stay-credit-report-39747.html

2. http://www.credit.com/loans/mortgage-questions/get-short-sale-to-not-affect-credit-score/

3. http://blog.credit.com/2013/08/rebuild-credit-after-short-sale-67997/

4. http://www.realtor.com/advice/repair-credit-score-short-sale/

5. http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/10/17/how-to-revive-your-credit-score-after-short-sale/