subject: Your Sole Chance May Be A Short Sale [print this page] But be prepared for the bad news that in the case of a short sale you are not likely to get what your house is worth. This is not a situation that's easy to face, but keep in mind the alternative, because the simple loss of your house may have long-standing effects that will damage your future. If you can stay focused on all the possibilities, you may have a better chance of ending this scenario with results that are not the worst.
