Cherokee Tribune Ashley Fuller afuller@cherokeetribune.com   07/17/2009 House sales in Cherokee County increased last month as the housing market heats up this summer. There were 192 houses sold in Cherokee last month, according to the First Multiple Listing Service, a data services provider for real estate professionals. The number could go higher as not all numbers are reported right away. Sales are up from 182 in May, but down from 247 reported in June last year.

The In’s and Out’s of the short sale is something of interest to buyers and of great concern to sellers today.   Here is a brief eight (8) question quiz to see if you understand the process before jumping into the fray. Several Great Links from Realtor.org Webinars: Smooth Short Sales: Tips from a Lender From the 2008 REALTORS® Midyear Meetings, a lender offers advice for preventing transaction delays and preparing your clients for what lies ahead.