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If this is a legal "Short Sale" that was approved by the investor holding your note, you should be ok. If you are trying to sell the home for less that the balance of your current mortgage, you may run into some serious problems.

Law vary from state to state.

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Q: What happens to your mortgage if your house sells for less than the mortgage amount due?
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