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We were lucky to have a 2- month escrow. Huh?
 
In a hot seller's market like the Bay area, what seller would agree to a two-month escrow unless they're doing a short sale?
 
I met my clients before Christmas 2017. They are relocating from Southern California to Northern California. 
Their wish list:
Minimum of 2800 sq ft 3-car garage Newer home in a PUD (planned unit development) 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $1M range They want to be in contract as soon as possible The wife wanted a home that is near her place of work, preferably within 15 minutes drive in Alameda. The husband is content to take public transportation to San Francisco.  BUT close escrow should be no sooner than February 28 because their bonuses are coming in separate disbursements (in other words two months escrow period!)  
Poorly marketed property for sale
I found a 3453 sq ft Alameda home in the fairly new community of Bayport that seemed to meet the buyers' requirements. It had been on the market for over a month. Why?
The pictures were terrible and there were no descriptions in either public remarks or confidential remarks. The house was dirty, untidy and cluttered. Making appointments to view it was problematic.
Upon researching the property profile, it turns out that the property had ... more

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