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Replies (4)

- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26854
After a short sale, you need a minimum of two years.
With a new job, if it is an specialty that you've never been in before, two years.
With a new job, if it is an specialty that you've never been in before, two years.

- Cindy LaPeer ABR, e-PRO,SFR, Cdrs, "Houston Metro Pro"
- Contributions:2239
Usually 3 years depending on your credit score.

- Samantha Mitchell, "SamanthaRealty"
- Contributions:218
I've been told it's two years. You may want to check with a lender. You will also want to be sure to re-establish your credit during that time. Lenders will not only look at the length of time after a short sale (or foreclosure) but how you managed your credit during that time.
There are options to short sale:
www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov
There are options to short sale:
www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov

- Johnny James, "Palmdale Mortgage"
- Contributions:406
24 months unless your down payments is 30%.
after a short sale and new job how long do i wait to buy a house??
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