Our MLS system allows us agents to save search templates. One of mine that I check often is a quick search of short sales and REOs for sale in Pleasanton, Dublin, Danville, Blackhawk, Alamo, Diablo, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. My neck’s of the woods. This morning produced the lowest count I’ve [...]
Escalation clauses are making a come back in this market. What is an escalation clause? Well, it is an addendum to attach to your purchase offer…. Lets say you are offering $250000…..you find out there is multiple offers, you want your offer to automatically escalate up if a higher price comes in….But how do you [...]
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY PRICE MY HOME FOR SALE? This one’s going to be short but sweet, with deeper explanation of each point to come in a future post. Combining this list with a comprehensive description and explanation of each bullet point is better suited for a book than a blog post. We’ll take ‘em apart [...]
Homeowners find themselves doing home improvements in need of a new roof, or a new water heater, electrical etc with bids from contractors includes cost of permit etc….. Homeowner assumes all work is being done to code and permit protects them……..NOT so fast………this is what has been happening throughout the Bay Area with certain contractors….. Permit [...]
Where are all of the new listings in San Ramon this year? Sure, just about everywhere has seen fewer homes come up for sale so far this year, but San Ramon has less than half of the new listings as it did in the first 45 days 2012. In total, Alameda County has seen [...]
Active homes in Brentwood, Oakley, Walnut Creek & Alamo, CA for February 1st, 2013 If you’d like more specific information about real property in your area, please don’t hesitate to ask……That’s why we’re here. Yep! It’s Superbowl time, but don’t let the market get away from you! While your ‘competition’ may be yelling at the [...]
Why should buyers consider FHA 203K loans? Because of this market. The competition is fierce with low inventory. Many homes left are in need of a repair…..This is where a 203K loan can leverage a buyer to get into a location or school system previously unaffordable. 203K FHA loans are rehab loans. There are two separate [...]
