Boston Metro North Real Estate

[photo:listing:19847934] Desirable South Lawrence Townhouse • 984 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $72,500 South Lawrence, Lawrence  -  Affordable and spacious South Lawrence town house, located right on the North Andover Line. Clean and fresh this ...

>Dfinition of a short sale: A short sale of a property is where a homeowner must sell their home due to a hardship (usually financial) for less money than what is owed to the mortgage holder(s).  In a short sale the seller must get permission from the lien holder(s) to sell for less money than what is owed. Many times their can be ...

[photo:listing:15776254] • 3,328 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm colonial - MLS® $460,000 Ayers Village, Methuen  -  Beautiful, modern colonial, set back on its own private oasis. Built in 2005 this home offers plenty of space, large eat in kitchen, many rooms with hardwoods and ...

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the tax liability in regards to the forgiveness of debt when it comes to a short sale. First off it is important to state you are concerned about the tax liability in a short sale, you should definitely talk to your accountant.  Nothing surpasses professional advice.  In 2007, President Bush ...

[photo:listing:15491888] • 985 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm other - MLS®  - Stunning LoftJust Reduced- $79,000 Downtown, Haverhill  -  Stunning downtown loft with a one minute walk to the train station. Large windows, high ceilings and exposed bricks make this loft and ...

North Tewksbury, Tewksbury  -  Announcing a price reduction on 41 Floyd Avenue, a 2,052 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm colonial "Garrison Colonial". Now $339,000 - . Property information

I find much confusion among buyers and many agents when it comes to who controls a short sale property. The mortgagor or owner of the property still owns and controls the property. What does this mean?  If an offer is tendered on a short sale property it is still up to the owner whether they choose to forward an offer or contract to ...