During the past 12 months, we’ve seen the Walnut Creek real estate market go from over 9 months of inventory to about 5 months as of February 1020. That’s a very large decrease in homes for sale. The median home price in Walnut Creek in February 2009 was $650,000. February 2010 is increased to $777,000. … [Continue Reading]
Contra Costa Real Estate-The Missing Data
March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There’s a few facts uresthat need to be brought to the attention of people in Contra Costa County that do not follow real estate as closely as someone in the business or those who have access to accurate data. The market continues to pick up in most areas. Reatly Trac, a national real estate data… [Continue Reading]
Short Sales, the word seems easier to say
February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It might be because short sales have been around, (this time,) long enough for us to kinda get used to the fact that it’s going to take time. The last one I did in Walnut Creek took 3 months from start to finish. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s really not any easier,… [Continue Reading]
Tax Credit Overview, does it help buyers in the San Franciso East Bay Area?
November 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
TAX CREDIT OVERVIEW How does it help buyers in the San Francisco East Bay Area? Our homes cost more than other areas of the US and incomes in Contra Costa & Alameda County are above national averages too. First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (remember this may include peopel that have not owned a property… [Continue Reading]
Walnut Creek Real Estate Continues to Improve
July 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Single Family Homes in Walnut Creek, California continue to show signs of improvement. Recent TrendGraphics show there is 3.9 months of inventory. That means if no more homes come on the market, it would take 3.9 months to sell the current inventory. The average sales price for a single family home in Walnut Creek for… [Continue Reading]
Wachovia Short Sales are Hot Sales
March 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you’re real estate agent is steering you away from short sales because they do not understand the process. Have your agent call me. Here is the list of homes for sale in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Homeowners with Wachovia mortgages, please go to www.HomeHelp680.com for a schedule of webinars that will explain the short… [Continue Reading]
San Mateo Highlands Home Tour
March 21, 2009 By 2 Comments
Susan Chong, my California Modern Realtor Associate is having a home tour in San Mateo, California April 24and 25. People will have the opportunity to see several California Modern, Eichler homes and meet contractors familiar with the design and construction. http://www.eichlerhometour.com/ Make sure you sign up for this event, as last year was a sell… [Continue Reading]
Who Pays For What?
March 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wachovia Short Sales
March 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Wachovia Bank has set up a streamline process for their short sales. They are taking the lead in creating this process for homwowners with World Savings loans on their homes in order to stop the amount of foreclosures. As a Certified Wachovia short sale real estate agent, I can market your home in the same… [Continue Reading]
Real Estate Slowdown Creates Costa Rica Opportunities
January 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My friend and colleague, Pat O’Neil of Coldwell Banker Loring on the Guanacaste Peninsula of Costa Rica has several waterfront parcels and mountain lots that are priced very well. Pat offers financing and can also show you have to do a self-directed IRA purchase. Costa Rica has many Americans residents and vacationers, we run into… [Continue Reading]
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