After a Short Sale, Will I Ever Be Able to Buy a Home Again?

"Will I ever be able to buy a home again?"

Today I received another call from another homeowner in foreclosure. Burning questions that no one could (or would) answer were pouring out like lava, pent up emotions were finally being released in a meltdown of fear, frustration, sorrow, confusion, anger.

I just listened, acknowledged, and took notes, listening to learn if I would be able to help.

Eventually, in sharing with me, there was some relief from the pressure, and the courage to ask a question about the future arose: "Will I ever be able to buy a home again?"

Yes! As long as you can financially afford it with a steady source of income and a downpayment, YES. You will be able to buy another house in the future. Usually in about two years after a short sale, you will be eligible to purchase a home and get a loan.

If you opt for foreclosure, it will be seven years, but you will still be able to buy another home in the future, based on standards of the lending community as we know it.

A short sale will give the fastest return to loan eligibility. But even a foreclosure does not mean you will never be able to buy a home again.

The future looks better in time. Here's to your future homeownership and to your financial rescue today.

If you feel you have nowhere to turn for answers to your questions about short sales, loan modification and foreclosure, please call. I can point you in the right direction.