The Problem With Buying Short Sales is that banks are not equipped to handle the volume. The other issues is that the home owner may have multiple loans on the property so its hard to get them all agree to take a portion of what they are owed on the home. A home buyer may get a good deal but it can take up to six months to get an acceptance from the banks. If you want more information on short sales give me a call 973-846-0065 I am a short sale certified agent.