Sherwood & Surrounding Area Real Estate with The Gardner Team

We received word from Montclair Publishing that The Gardner Team was nominated as a candidate for the distinguished Montclair Publication recognizing "Who's Who" in Real Estate throughout North America.

We'd like to sincerely thank whoever submitted us for this award. We're humbled to be considered for such a great honor, to be nominated by our peers and for the time spent by Montclair carefully qualifying our company.

Today we received a special delivery notifying us that we've been officially selected and will be an Honored Lifetime Member. We received a beautiful framed certificate, notice of honorary inclusion in the 2010-2011 national print publication, and a press kit highlighting our leadership, credentials and accomplishments.

To be considered among the distinguished caliber of "Who's Who" of real estate professionals across the country with access to Montclair's "Who's Who" exclusive networking opportunities is an amazing surprise.  The Gardner Team is excited to be a new member - we're truly honored and would like to sincerely thank you for such a consideration. 

Sherwood OR, 97140 | Residential Real Estate Market Update for March 2010

ACTIVE:  Currently there are 201 residential homes active on the market in Sherwood.  Of those, 59 we listed for sale in Sherwood in the month of March.  The low of those March listings is $204K with a high of $1.1M 

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PENDING:  Currently there are 46 residential homes sale pending in Sherwood.  Of those, 25 went pending during the month of March.  The low of those pending properties in March is $188K with a high of $489K

SOLD:  Year-to-date there have been 42 residential homes sold in Sherwood.  Of those, 20 closed in the month of March, 4 of which were short sales.  According to RMLS, the low of the residential real estate sold in March was $210K with a high of $825K.  The highest Sherwood residential sale so far this year, $1.2M 

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There's a mix of properties selling in Sherwood.  The most popular is the first time home buyer criteria due to the home buyer tax credits set to expire this month.  With that, we're sure to see a surge in sales in both the first time buyer and move up market criterias as home buyers rush to beat the deadline this month.  If you're thinking about buying or selling it's time to spring into action and ride the last of the first time and repeat buyer tax credit wave.  We're here to help.

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According to CNN Money, banks are ramping up short sales thanks to government incentives and the realization that short sales result in lower losses than foreclosures. On average, banks lose 50 percent on a foreclosure, but only 30 percent on a short sale. 

The hang-up for many short sellers has been second liens, but the new government program gives first lien holders incentives to share and offers second lien holders and investors a $6,000 cash incentive.  Under the new program lenders must tell the seller the minimum they'll accept. When the seller comes back with a good offer, it must be accepted within 10 days.

If you have questions about the short sale process, it's time to speak with a real estate professional with an understanding of the process and successful selling experience you'll require.  Over the past couple years The Gardner Team has represented the successful sale of many short sale properties that range from single family homes as little as $100,000 dollars to the successful short sale of  million dollar estates. 

If you or someone you know believes that foreclosure is the only option, think again.  The Gardner team would like to provide you with more information about Short Sale options for sellers in Sherwood Oregon and the surrounding area. 

Simply contact Jason and Amber Gardner at (971) 832-1234 for a very informative no cost/no obligation consultation to see what options are available for you.

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We're continuing to see a trend here in the NW as we make a majority of the top market lists from one thing to the other by Forbes, CNN Money Magazine, Family Circle Magazine and many others. 

And, when it comes to the best places borrowers are willing to dish out the cash, some places are simply better than others - and you guessed it, we're one of them!

According to a recent article this month, the best cities have the lowest percentage of foreclosures and delinquencies, including a low percentage of bank-owned homes. In most of the cities on this best list, home prices are actually rising.  This kind of solid housing market motivates banks to offer lower rates and better terms.

Here are the 10 cities that Forbes ranks as the best for borrowers:
1. Kansas City, Mo.
2. Houston
3. Dallas
4. Virginia Beach, Va.
5. San Antonio, Texas
6. Boston
7. Pittsburgh
8. Denver
9. Seattle
10. Portland, Ore.

Source: Forbes

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