Short Sale and Foreclosure Resources
Law/Legal Issues
WA State Distressed Property Law
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WA State Supreme Court Decision:
Lenders cannot foreclose in the name of MERS
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WA State Dept of Commerce
Foreclosure Fairness Program
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Foreclosure Fairness Program Consumer Brochure
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WA State DFI Short Sale Seller Advisory
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WA State DOL Short Sale Guidelines for Licensees
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FTC MARS Ruling
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FTC Exempts RE Brokers from MARS Ruling
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Washington State Bar Association
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Community Services
WA State Housing Counseling Agencies
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Northwest Justice Project: How to apply for free legal aid
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HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
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WA State Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide
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Lender/Servicer
Fannie Mae Short Sale Servicing Guide
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Fannie Mae Mortgage Assistance Application
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Freddie Mac
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FHA Pre-Foreclosure Sale
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FHA Mortgagee Letter 2025-12
Tightening and Expediting Implementation of New Permanent Loss Mitigation Options
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VA “Compromise Sale”
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IRS “Offer in Compromise”
Regarding if the seller will have to pay taxes on the
amount of debt forgiven by their lender with a short sale.
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Report Mortgage Fraud to the FBI
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Freddie Mac Fraud Hotline: 1-800-4-FRAUD-8