Archives of real estate blog entries for April 13, 2010 (Page 3)

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Is your head in the sand? - 09:28 AM
Sometimes, when I'm telling a story to one of my clients, I'll try to make a point about how we often "stick our heads in the sand" whenever we don't want to face a certain reality.  In fact, I usually start out my story with, "You know how an Ostrich sticks its head in the sand, blah, blah, blah."
Most folks get the point of the story of the Ostrich.  They know that Ostriches stick their head in the sand when they are being chased by a predator.  Or at least they think they know.
Guess what? Ostriches don't stick their heads in the … (5 comments)

Homes for Sale in Sycamore in Danville CA, March 2010 – Market Snapshot for Sycamore in Danville CA April 6, 2010 - 10:42 AM
Homes for Sale in Sycamore in Danville CA, March 2010 - Market Snapshot for Sycamore in Danville CA April 6, 2010 provides details on recent home sales and homes for sale in Sycamore in Danville CA or Sycamore homes for sale in 94526 as well as the median home price in Sycamore in Danville CA. Sycamore is one of the most desirable Danville CA neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Sycamore are some of the most popular in Danville CA. Convenient shopping and downtown Danville CA are just minutes away and the community is situated in the highly acclaimed San Ramon Valley … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Sycamore in Danville CA, March 2010 – Market Snapshot for Sycamore in Danville CA April 6, 2010 - 10:43 AM
Homes for Sale in Sycamore in Danville CA, March 2010 - Market Snapshot for Sycamore in Danville CA April 6, 2010 provides details on recent home sales and homes for sale in Sycamore in Danville CA or Sycamore homes for sale in 94526 as well as the median home price in Sycamore in Danville CA. Sycamore is one of the most desirable Danville CA neighborhoods. Homes for sale in Sycamore are some of the most popular in Danville CA. Convenient shopping and downtown Danville CA are just minutes away and the community is situated in the highly acclaimed San Ramon Valley … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Old Ranch in San Ramon CA, March 2010 – Market Snapshot for Old Ranch April 6, 2010 - 10:50 AM
Market Snapshot for Old Ranch April 6, 2010* - Homes for Sale in Old Ranch in San Ramon CA, March 2010. One of the detached single family homes for sale in Old Ranch in San Ramon CA or Old Ranch homes for sale in 94583 sold in the month of March 2010. Old Ranch and Old Ranch Estates are desirable neighborhoods that include detached single family homes exclusively and they are some of the newest and best homes for sale in San Ramon CA or Old Ranch homes for sale in 94583.  
Old Ranch Estates is the more established neighborhood … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Hidden Valley in Danville CA Mar 2010 a Real Estate Market Update with March 2010 Median Home Price in Hidden Valley in Danville CA April 6, 2010 - 10:58 AM
Homes for Sale in Hidden Valley in Danville CA Mar 2010 a  Real Estate Market Update with March 2010 Median Home Price in Hidden Valley in Danville CA April 6, 2010* - One of the single family homes for sale in Hidden Valley in Danville CA sold during the month of March 2010. Hidden Valley is a very desirable Danville neighborhood of single family detached homes ranging from a reported 2,000 to 4,000 sq. ft. of living space.  These homes are some of the best homes for sale in Danville CA.  Details on the home that sold in March 2010 follow.
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Online Information Overload for Home-Buyers and Sellers - 03:26 AM
Lately, I've noticed most home-buyers who call me think they have their hands around the real estate market here in the San Fernando Valley.  They've armed themselves with zillow, trulia, redfin, google, yahoo, bing, and craigslist and much more only to get surprised when they talk to a professional real estate agent.
Unfortunately, a lot of the information these home-buyers are relying on can be grossly inaccurate.  Take for example a recent client I had who frequented the local crime database.  It seemed nowhere was good enough for his family.  Not even the safest cities in the San Fernando Valley / Los Angeles County.  Crime happens … (4 comments)

Tarzana & Woodland Hills Homes - More House for Your Money - 04:02 AM
You've spent months researching online.  You've read countless articles and viewed hundreds of homes.  (Hopefully not on Zillow or Trulia). You know you want to live in a great area of the San Fernando Valley but find that homes priced in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, and Encino are out of reach.
You're in luck!  If you want to live south of Ventura Blvd but can't afford the higher priced areas, then Tarzana and Woodland Hills is your best bet.  You'll get more house for your money.  Since I've been in real estate (6 years now) I've referred to these two areas as … (1 comments)

Home Sales in Anthem Highlands - Henderson NV 89044 - 02:25 AM
Home Sales in Anthem Highlands - Henderson NV 89044
Anthem Highlands consists of nearly 1,300 one and two-story homes, from 1,564 to over 4,000 square feet, built from 2003 to 2007. For more information, or to buy or sell a home in Anthem Highlands, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
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Home Sales in Glengarry at Anthem - Henderson NV 89044 - 12:13 PM
Home Sales in Glengarry at Anthem - Henderson NV 89044
Glengarry at Anthem  consists of one and two-story homes from 1,275 to 2,462 square feet that began construction in 2006. Seven homes were sold through the MLS in the second half of 2007, with another seven sold in the first quarter of 2008. For more information, or to buy or sell a home in Glengarry at Anthem, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
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Home Sales in Solera at Anthem - Henderson NV 89044 - 11:42 PM
Home Sales in Solera at Anthem - Henderson NV 89044
Solera at Anthem is an age-restricted community of one-story homes and townhomes, from 1142 to 1768 square feet. Construction began in 2003, and new townhomes are still available. For more information, or to buy or sell a home in Solera at Anthem, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
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If you price your home correctly in the beginning and it is in good shape don't be surprised if you get some ACTION..... - 11:49 AM
It's a uncommon thing...sellers that listen to their agent and price their homes appropriately and have a lot of activity quickly and sometimes an offer or two in a the first week or two on the market. Why do I say it is uncommon? Well the vast majority of sellers always want a little more than the agent suggests...this can come back later to haunt them if they agent doesn't list the home at the right price.
Many sellers feel they might have given their beautiful home away or sold too cheaply or should have started higher....this is a common feeling … (2 comments)

So, How's The Denver Real Estate Market? April 2010 - 03:08 PM
Four Important Facts Indicate a Turn Around for Denver Area Real Estate 1)  Fact One: The housing inventory for single family and condominiums remains low.
Single family homes inventory decreased 22.9% from 2006 to 2010. Condo inventory decreased 33.6% from 2006 to today.  Condos will be the next product type to start to see an appreciable gain. 2)  Fact Two: Properties being placed Under Contract are rising faster than previous years.
The increase of Under Contract properties from March to April is 910 homes, which is the largest April over March increase in 5 years. This number could be attributed by … (0 comments)

"Operation Pay Back” - Mortgage Fraud Players Contributing - - 08:06 PM
Criminals also to blame for housing crisis!
A lot of blame for the housing crisis that helped drive our nation into a financial crisis has been heaped on "greedy" bankers and home buyers trying to live beyond their means.But there was another element that should not be forgotten - and that was outright criminal activity.
As you know real estate is a people profession. From the real estate agents in the field to the loan officers or loan processors working with borrowers to the title agents sitting down with families closing on their first home, we are people serving people.
Those … (1 comments)

"Operation Pay Back” - Mortgage Fraud Players Contributing – - 08:09 PM
Criminals also to blame for housing crisis
A lot of blame for the housing crisis that helped drive our nation into a financial crisis has been heaped on "greedy" bankers and home buyers trying to live beyond their means.But there was another element that should not be forgotten - and that was outright criminal activity.
As you know real estate is a people profession. From the real estate agents in the field to the loan officers or loan processors working with borrowers to the title agents sitting down with families closing on their first home, we are people serving people.
Those … (0 comments)

A must read for Cedar Rapids "First Time Home Buyers." - 08:09 PM
A must read for Cedar Rapids "First Time Home Buyers"
Don't get inflicted with "First Time Home Buyer-itis."
This is our 9th year of helping home buyers purchase their first home in the Cedar Rapids real estate market, almost everytime the buyer will get 'the disease." It is a form of buyers remorse based on fear. (False Evidence  Appearing Real)
Sometimes the reluctance to go ahead with the purchase comes during or after the deal is being negotiated. Sometimes it comes after the home inspection, when the buyer finds out that the house isn't "perfect." Because first time home buyers look at … (0 comments)

Charlottesville Dogwood Festival - 09:07 AM
Charlottesville is blooming right now with Gorgeous pink and white Dogwood Trees. The Dogwood is the Commonwealth of Virginia Tree, and a beautiful choice it is.
In Charlottesville every spring we have the Dogwood Festival which this year is from April 12-25, 2010. Tonight April 13 at McIntire Park 9 PM is the Fireworks. They are always beautiful. For the complete schedule of all events including parade click here.
 

Lots of family fun, and wonderful weather to enjoy the beautiful blossoms. If you are planning to come, let me know I would love to show you Charlottesville.
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ATTN: Members of the Military and Certain Other Federal Employees - 07:04 AM
Attention:  Military
You may have until April 30, 2011 to buy a home and receive tax credits.  That coupled with Advance Realty Anne Arundel's vow to waive the Administrative Fee on both purchases and sales made through our office.
If you are thinking of renting, buying or selling a home give me a call today and we'll talk about the market conditions and what your home could possibly be worth in today's market place if you are thinking of selling.  You can save thousands by listing your home with Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc..  If you are considering buying a home, … (4 comments)

Do You Help Other Bloggers? Shouldn't You? - 09:22 AM
ActiveRain is a fabulous community of folks, ‘bout 180,000 of them.
Anyone who has spent any time here beyond just creating a profile would likely agree.
Despite nastiness, griping, flaming, and plagiarism from time to time, the AR community gets along pretty darn well. Friendships are forged, referrals are made, and gatherings take place (here's a step back in time with some SoCal Rainers from 2007 at Crystal Cove in Orange County CA; and a larger event in Long Beach CA to celebrate the 1-year anniversary). 
Most of us started out knowing little to nothing about blogging- what works, what doesn't, … (104 comments)

Barclay’s Take on the Housing Market????? - 05:53 AM
While I'm not sure what they had for lunch, but housing "experts" at Barclay’s Capital are convinced that the worst of the housing market decline is over. A look at the 4th quarter earnings documentation from 20 national and regional banks provided the data that led to Barclay’s conclusion.
The banks all seem to agree that the housing market has stabilized in all but a few parts of the country. The weakest areas where further declines may be seen are Arizona, Nevada and parts of Florida.
Housing still constitutes an area where troubled asset portfolios still trouble many banks, but the … (0 comments)

Colorado Springs Homes: Average Sales Price by Area [1st Quarter 2010] - 07:00 PM
Here is the breakdown for Colorado Springs homes: Average Sales Price by Area  for the 1st Quarter of 2010.

Out of the 13 Colorado Springs neighborhoods represented in this report, 5 areas has home prices LESS than the area average of $214,626 and 8 areas had higher home prices.
Here is the breakdown of average sales price by neighborhood, from most expensive to least:
Northgate and Flying Horse: $346,725 Black Forest:  $327,985 Northwest: $305,707 Southwest and Broadmoor: $282,421 Briargate: $280,016 Westside: $261,637 Northeast: $255,665 Marksheffel and Banning Lewis Ranch: $217,272 Powers: $192,453 Eastside: $183,457 Central and Downtown Colorado Springs: $143,382 … (0 comments)

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