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Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers – A Quick Guide for Associations

Nicholas D. Siegfried
June 12, 2013

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Recently, short sales in South Florida have become a popular foreclosure alternative. In a short sale, the sales price is less than the amounts owed to creditors. Accordingly, the owner is required to negotiate a settlement with all creditors in order to sell the property free and clear of any liens. Commonly, the offer submitted to the association in connection with a short sale is less than the full amount owed to the association. Should the association accept less that the full amount owed? Should the association negotiate the amount it will accept? Can the association demand payment in full? In the video below, I discuss in detail what associations should look for when considering a settlement offer submitted in connection with a short sale.

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLkIH_KHyws