Any dedicated bargain hunter who scours the Highlands listings is not surprised to find among the most deeply discounted entries one of two notations: foreclosure or short sale. Everyone knows what the “foreclosure” designation means—it’s been repossessed by the bank. It’s an REO (real estate owned). By discounting the asking price, the lending entity invites […]
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Why a Highlands ‘Short Sale’ Can Take a Long Time
The term “short sale” has been misleading people for decades. Despite the name, it’s a term applied to transactions that often involve a lengthier-than-usual sale process. A Highlands “short sale” is named for the financial aspect of a sale rather than the length of time it requires. It’s anything but a shortcut. The ‘short’ in […]

