KW Defaults Digest

Practical lessons for agents who work defaults: REO, BPOs, short sales and pre-foreclosure, plus live training recaps.

Articles

Short sales

Nov 4, 2026

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7 min read

What an arm's length affidavit is in a short sale

For agents whose short sale lender sent an arm's length affidavit. Learn what it says, who signs it and what to disclose.

Short sales

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Nov 3, 2026

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9 min read

Foreclosure rescue scams: red flags for a seller behind on the mortgage

For agents with a seller in trouble: spot a rescue scam, warn your seller, know where to report it and check your own short sale rules.

Foreclosure

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Nov 3, 2026

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7 min read

What a redemption period is and what to check before you list a foreclosed home or help a buyer purchase one

For new agents: what a foreclosure redemption period is, how to check your state and what to tell a buyer or seller.

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Nov 3, 2026

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8 min read

What forbearance means when your seller wants to sell

For new agents: what forbearance means, what can happen when it ends and the five questions to ask a seller who wants to sell.

Foreclosure

Oct 30, 2026

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7 min read

What a loan modification is and what to tell a seller who asks about one

For new agents: what a loan modification is, how it differs from a refinance or short sale and where to send a seller who asks.

Short sales

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Oct 30, 2026

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7 min read

Deed in lieu of foreclosure vs short sale: how they differ and what to ask the servicer

For new agents: how a deed in lieu and a short sale differ, who decides and what your seller should ask the servicer.

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