This morning I picked up the NY Times, skimming over the headlines I found this article to be a worthwhile read.  It exemplifies what happened to so many people who thought they were doing the right thing. 

A great read on How a Financial Planner Lost His House: http://nyti.ms/rO86by. -- Short sale stories come from all walks of life...  After a client makes their decision to short sale, we become their best ally in helping them to unravel a piece of their financial entanglement.  Short sales are not for the faint of heart and certainly there are no quick fixes, programs or nonesuch.  

It still comes down to hard work and the three P's; Persistence, Patience and Perserverance. 

Article Source: NY Times - November 9, 2011