Ask The Realtor by Jackie Stewart, Land and Rural Property Specialist.

What is a FORECLOSURE? A FORECLOSURE is a proceeding in or out of court, to extinguish all rights, title and interest of the owner(s) of property in order to sell the property to staisfy a lien against it.

What is a FORECLOSURE SALE? This is the sale of property used as security for a debt, to satisfy said debt.

What is a SHORT SALE? This is the sale of property which includes some forgiveness of debt by the lender under a mortgage or trust deed. The amount of debt forgiven may be considered income to the seller and taxable.

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