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Oregon Short sale expert Elizabeth Thayer  A short sale is when a property is sold for less than its remaining mortgage principal balance, and executed as a way for both the existing home owner and mortgage lender to reduce their respective losses by avoiding a foreclosure. Typically, short sales are reserved for situations of extreme financial hardship; just prior a bank beginning foreclosure proceedings. Short sales are not automatic, however. Home owners must often prove the merits a short sale to their lender, which often involves documenting that selling the home for less than its worth is the best and most viable option for all parties involved. The short sale process starts with a letter of hardship from the current homeowner. To prove the short sale worthiness to the bank, the listing agent should have already started the process for your seller with their lender and got the ball rolling by submitting a cover letter which explains their hardship, as well ...

5 home selling mistakes with Team Thayer 1. Trying to sell your home yourself In this DIY era, the urge to try to sell your home yourself to save money can beckon like the smell of oven-fresh cookies at an open house. Resist.  Working with a licensed agent  helps ensure you’re not leaving money on the table as a result of an off-target listing price or a mistake in the many steps that lead to a final sale. Sell your sofa yourself online. List your home with a professional. 2. Picking the wrong Realtor Not all agents are equal. Just because your college buddy dabbles in the industry doesn't mean he’s the best guy to sell your home. You want experience. You want to  work with an agent  who has a depth of knowledge. Invite your buddy to the house-warming party.  Find an agent  who can truly perform. Do you research.  Top Home Sales Mistakes 3. Pricing your home too high Sometimes it’s good to aim high...

Pending Home Sales Rise to Highest Level in Nine Years The  National Association of Realtors  (NAR) recently reported in their  Pending Home Sales Index  (PHSI) that, pending home sales increased in April for the fourth consecutive month and reached their highest peak in nine years. All four major regions saw growth in April, led by the Northeast and Midwest. “The steady gains in contract activity each month this year highlight the fact that buyer demand is strong,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. "Realtors are saying foot traffic remains elevated this spring despite limited—and in some cases severe—inventory shortages in many metro areas. “ The index is a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, NAR reported. It increased 3.4 percent to 112.4 in April from a slight upward revision of 108.7 in March and is now 14 percent above 98.6 in April 2014. This is the largest annual increase since 15.1 percent in September 2012. Year-over-year...