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Obviously, there is a moral question here. It's clear that most people say they wouldn't walk away in the face of declining property values. Yet many people are doing precisely that in markets that are suffering a massive correction, thankfully something that is not happening locally.
Putting the moral question aside for a moment, I agree with the Simon who writes;
My advice would be to talk to the lender. Explain to them that you don't live in the house and that you have no desire to keep it, and ask them if they would accept a short sale. There will be some negotiation -- you might want to get yourself a lawyer -- and with any luck you'll be able to come to an agreement which will preclude any legal action against you. After all, the lender would much rather have you fully on board, actively selling the house in good condition, rather than being forced to go through expensive foreclosure proceedings.As you can imagine, the article generated strong feelings in the comments section. It's worth a read.
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