Archives of real estate blog entries for November 7, 2009 (Page 5)

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Shopping for the holidays - 02:49 PM
Our church at Fellowship, Livermore has a fabulous idea on buying presents from very poor countries to help them.  there is a shopping  weekend a the church on December 5-6.  Their websites are www. tradeasone.com or www.adventconspiracy.com.  Trade as one has a fabulous video explaining how it all works but you are basically providing a livelihood to the poorest of the poor mostly in Africa, India and some parts of Asia.  Well worth the present you will either give or what about giving a donation to your favorite charity in liue of a gift that the recipient may not even like??  … (0 comments)

Corte Madera, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 12:01 PM
As of November 6, 2009 an encouraging 37% of available listings in Corte Madera are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 8 homes sold in Corte Madera for an average final selling price of $702,413.  Two of these homes were distress sales.
The average original asking price of these homes was $756,613.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $408,000 to a high of $1,250,000.
Of the 8 homes that sold, 1 sold at the original asking price and all others sold for less.
It took these homes an average of 114 days to … (1 comments)

Fairfax, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 12:14 PM
As of November 6, 2009 an encouraging 38% of available listings in Fairfax are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 7 homes sold in Fairfax, for an average final selling price of $708,857.  (Only 1 of these was a distress sale.)
The average original asking price of these homes was $760,429.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $504,000 to a high of $1,100,000.
Of the 7 homes that sold, 1 sold at the original asking price, 2 sold over the original asking price and the other 4 sold for less.
It took these … (0 comments)

Greenbrae, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 12:28 PM
As of November 6, 2009 only 20% of available listings in Greenbrae are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 7 homes sold in Greenbrae, for an average final selling price of $749,714.  (Only 1 of these homes was a distress sale.)
The average original asking price of these homes was $779,286.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $330,000 to a high of $1,385,000.
Of the 7 homes that sold 3 sold over the original asking price and all others sold for less.
To see everything that is currently available for sale through our … (0 comments)

Kentfield, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 02:18 PM
As of November 6, 2009 31% of available listings in Kentfield are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 4 homes sold in Kentfield, for an average final selling price of $3,258,500.
The average original asking price of these homes was $3,478,500.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $784,000 to a high of $9,200,000.
Of the 4 homes that sold 2 sold for more than their original asking price and the other 2 sold for less.
It took these homes an average of 56 days to sell.
To see everything that is currently available for … (1 comments)

Larkspur, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 02:24 PM
As of November 6, 2009 only 29% of available listings in Larkspur are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 4 homes sold in Larkspur, for an average final selling price of $1,089,250.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,299,750.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $640,000 to a high of $3,680,000.
Of the 4 homes that sold all sold for less than their original asking price.
It took these homes an average of 131 days to sell.
To see everything that is currently available for sale through our MLS, click here.
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Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 02:36 PM
As of November 6, 2009 only 25% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 24 homes sold in Mill Valley, for an average final selling price of $1,080,144.  (7 of these homes were distress sales.)
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,216,288.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $260,000 to a high of $3,680,000.
Of the 24 homes that sold 3 sold over their original asking price and all others sold for less than their original asking price.
It took these homes an average of … (0 comments)

Novato, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 02:43 PM
As of November 6, 2009 an impressive 49% of all available listings in Novato are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 a whopping 72 homes sold in Novato, for an average final selling price of $560,843.  (30 of those 72 homes were distress sales.)
The average original asking price of these homes was $596,785.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $129,500 to a high of $1,755,000.
Of the 72 homes that sold 6 sold at their original asking price and 15 sold over their original asking price.  All others sold for less than their … (0 comments)

Ross, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 03:09 PM
As of November 6, 2009 30% of available listings in Ross are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 2 homes sold in Ross, for an average final selling price of $2,794,200 -- which was a bit higher than the average original asking price of $2,745,000.
The two final selling prices were $1,588,400 and $4,000,000.
The $4M home was originally listed at $3,795,000 and closed in 21 days.
It took these two homes an average of 33 days to sell.
To see everything that is currently available for sale through our MLS, click here.
To learn more about this area, … (0 comments)

San Anselmo, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 03:18 PM
As of November 6, 2009 30% of available listings in San Anselmo are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 9 homes (1 of which was a distress sale) sold in San Anselmo, for an average final selling price of $762,872. 
The average original asking price of these homes was $873,333.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $341,848 to a high of $1,025,000.
Of the 9 homes that sold 1 sold at the original asking price and 1 sold over the original asking price.
It took these homes an average of 139 days to … (0 comments)

San Rafael, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 03:28 PM
As of November 6, 2009 34% of available listings in San Rafael are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 57 homes (8 of which were distress sales) sold in San Rafael, for an average final selling price of $728,242.
The average original asking price of these homes was $768,712.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $140,000 to a high of $3,100,000.
Of the 57 homes that sold 8 sold at their original asking price and 10 sold for more than their original asking price.
It took these homes an average of 97 days to … (1 comments)

Sausalito, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ August 2009 - 03:38 PM
As of November 6, 2009 only 21% of available listings in Sausalito are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 7 homes (1 of which was a distress sale) sold in Sausalito, for an average final selling price of $1,190,750.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,197,429.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $346,500 to a high of $2,925,000.
Of the 7 homes that sold, 1 sold at the original asking price and 1 sold over the original asking price.
It took these homes an average of 70 days to sell.
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Tiburon, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 03:49 PM
As of November 6, 2009 a mere 14% of available listings in Tiburon are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 8 homes sold in Tiburon, for an average final selling price of $2,408,125.
The average original asking price of these homes was $2,703,556.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $490,000 to a high of $6,500,000.
Of the 8 homes that sold, 1 sold at the original asking price and 1 sold for more than the original asking price.
It took these homes an average of 88 days to sell.
To see everything that is … (0 comments)

Marin County, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ October 2009 - 07:02 PM
As of November 6, 2009 30% of available listings in Marin County are in escrow.
For the month of October 2009 only 221 homes sold in Marin County, for an average final selling price of $884,000.
Of the 221 homes that sold 53 were distress sales.
The range of final selling prices was from a low of $120,000 to a high of $9,200,000.
It took these homes an average of 104 days to sell.
To see everything that is currently available for sale through our MLS, click here.
To learn more about this area, visit my website or feel free to … (2 comments)

Marin County and Southern Sonoma County Home Sales Statistics for October 2009 - 08:03 PM
The table below shows the sales activity for Marin County and Southern Sonoma County for the month of October 2009, sorted alphabetically by the name of the City.
For more detailed information about a specific City, click on the corresponding link below.

Please note that all Original Asking Prices are without any price reductions.
This information is current as of November 6, 2009 and the sources are BAREIS and CleanOffer. 
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How the New Homebuyers Tax Credit Works - 07:31 AM
From RealEstateEconomyWatch.com - http://www.realestateeconomywatch.com -
How the New Homebuyers Tax Credit Works
Posted By Steve Cook On November 6, 2009 @ 9:37 am
 The extension and expansion of the homebuyers tax credit that passed Congress November 5 allows more first-time buyers to qualify and creates an entirely new credit for existing homeowners who buy a new home.
The effective date is the date of enactment, presumably today November 6,*  for the enhanced first-time buyer credit and for the new credit.  It is not retroactive.  However, first-time buyers who have been rushing the meet the November 30 deadline for the existing program need … (0 comments)

SULLIVAN COUNTY LAKEFRONT COTTAGE WITH DOCK ON MOTOR BOAT LAKE VIEW! - 03:21 PM
RELAX ON THE LAKE!
Seasonal Lakefront cottage with dock in Mohican Lake.  The possibilities are endless in this  1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sitting room, Gas Fireplace, appliances included.  Price includes 3 lots totaling almost 1/2 acre.  Dock on Lake.  Comes completely furnished with entire contents of home and two sheds.  Watch the sunsets on the lake from your home/patio/dock.  Motor Boat Lake.  Short Drive to schools, shopping, casion, Bethel Performing Arts Center, Racino.   PRICED AT $115,900.00.
FOR DETAILS OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: Virginia (Ginger) Schott, Associate Broker, GEBA REALTY ASSOCIATES, 386 Route 97, Sparrowbush, NY  12780: PHONE: 845-856-6629, FAX: 845-856-6620; … (4 comments)

Cape Coral luxury gulf access home marvels - 12:00 AM
Located some ten minutes to downtown Cape Coral and ten minutes to the Caloosahatchee River, this waterfront beauty shines. This home is a conventional sale offered at $646,000.
       
Looking for a large Cape Coral canal home? check
Looking for Cape Coral Gulf access home? check
Looking for a newer home? build in 2005: check
Looking for a bridgeless gulf access home? check
       
Want a larger home? it is 2500 SF under air & over 3500 SF total: check
Want an enclosed pool home? check
Want to be close to the river? check
Need an upscale … (0 comments)

Lemon tree gone wild - 01:17 AM
Fort Myers Beach gardens always surprises me. A few years back I planted a citrus tree with my wife Karen. A lemon tree. The first year we got maybe six or so quite large lemons. Now on its third year these fruits are getting ridiculously large. Larger then an orange, as big as a medium grapefruit. 
I wonder how big they will get next season? Nature never ceases to amaze me.
   
    The real lemon is twice as large as this picture. And these citrus trees do not need much. Fort Myers Beach dirt is a sandy loam … (7 comments)

Fall 2009: Fort Myers Beach condos under $259K - 11:31 PM
Looking for a Fort Myers Beach condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths under $259,000? There are actually 18 available. Of these 14 have no offers on them at this time or have no contingencies on them.
 
Prices range from $199,000 and up. For more detailed information contact LLoyd.
 
 
                 

                                                  Fort Myers Beach Bay Village
      2/2 lagoon view, 877 SF, nice enclosed lanai, $925 quarterly condo fees
      Attractive large pool overlooking the lagoon, tennis courts. Short Sale.$199K
                                               You may rent it 26 times a year, minimum 2 weeks.
                    … (2 comments)

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