clovis real estate: Clovis, CA Foreclosures: Buyers Tips!
- 10/06/09 10:08 AM
Not all Clovis Foreclosures are Good Deals Foreclosure Clovis CA Clovis foreclosures (also known as Clovis REOs) account for nearly 1 out of every 2 homes sold in Clovis these days. However, Clovis buyers seeking a foreclosed Clovis home for sale should understand that not every foreclosure is a good deal. Here’s why. Clovis Foreclosures Anytime you buy a Clovis foreclosure, you need to have the property thoroughly inspected. Most Clovis foreclosures need more than just new carpet and some paint, they may need major repair. Unfortunately, much of the damage is hidden. While it doesn’t take an expert … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Clovis, CA Houses for Sale: Big Price Drop
- 10/03/09 01:57 AM
Here’s an interesting chart (click here) on Clovis, CA houses for sale. As the chart indicates, prices have plunged since 2007. In fact, Clovis home prices have dropped 14.8% since last year at this time, but that is better than Fresno home values which declined 19.3% during this same time. Clovis Homes for Sale Where are Clovis home prices headed? If the past month is any indication (Clovis home values dropped 1.1% from last month), home prices may continue to drop through the rest of the year (see our prediction of Clovis home prices for Fall 2009). The median price … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: FSBO? Sell Your Clovis, CA Home with RSS Feeds
- 10/02/09 08:50 AM
Are you a Clovis For Sale By Owner (FSBO) attempting to sell your Clovis home? As you likely already know, selling your Clovis home by yourself can be risky, but if you’re going to do it RSS feeds can help. Never heard of RSS feeds before? That’s OK, we’ll show what they are, why every major website has them, and how we use them to sell all of our Clovis homes and why you should too. Read more... … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Clovis CA Houses for Sale: Market Update
- 09/30/09 09:26 AM
Here’s a quick update on Clovis, CA Houses for Sale. According to Zillow.com, the latest Home Value Index for Clovis is $210,024, down 0.3% from August. Median list price of Clovis homes for sale is $274,900 Median Clovis home value per square foot is $115 13.0% of Clovis listings have had at least one price cut Clovis Realtor Real estate information is only good if you know how to use it to your advantage. At Clovis Real Estate we not only know the Clovis housing market data, we know how to make it work for you. Read more. … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Clovis For Sale By Owner? Craigslist Tips for Selling Your Clovis Home
- 09/29/09 01:04 PM
Are you a Clovis For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and plan on using Craiglist to sell your Clovis home? Then read on. Selling your Clovis home by yourself isn’t easy (click here to find out why), but if you’re going to do it, Craigslist.com can help. Craiglist allows you to submit your Clovis home for free and then generates leads from potential buyers searching for Clovis houses for sale. But in order to get the most out of Craigslist you need to follow these 6 tips: Read the rest of this entry » … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Paid Off Your Clovis Home? Make Sure You Notify Fresno County
- 09/28/09 11:25 AM
If you’ve paid off your mortgage and own your Clovis home, congratulations! However, Clovis homeowners who pay off their entire mortgage should notify Fresno County officials and file proof that the debt is paid. Otherwise, when you go to sell your home, the title company won’t be able to prove “clear title” and the sale will be delayed. In fact, according to MarketWatch.com some sellers have had to sue their lenders to prove that they have been paid their mortgage / loan in full. Plus, if a lender is no longer in business, the situation gets even more complicated. Here’s an … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Fast Facts
- 09/25/09 10:35 AM
California Home Price Fast Facts * California median home price - July 09: $285,480 (Source: California Association of Realtor (C.A.R.) * California highest median home price by C.A.R. region July 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $885,000 (Source: C.A.R.) * California lowest median home price by C.A.R. region July 09: High Desert $110,650 (Source: C.A.R.) * California First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Second Quarter 2009: 67% (Source: C.A.R.) * Mortgage rates – week ending 9/17/09 30-yr. fixed: 5.04% Fees/points: 0.7% 15-yr. fixed: 4.47% Fees/points: 0.6% 1-yr. adjustable: 4.58% Fees/points: 0.5% (Source: Freddie Mac) Clovis Real Estate We’re the leader in … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: New Search Tool Offers Ultimate Clovis Homes for Sale Search
- 09/24/09 01:51 AM
Clovis, CA Homes for Sale — VIP Search Tool Unveiled Clovis Real Estate unveiled today it’s “VIP” Clovis Homes for Sale search tool. Clovis home buyers can use the tool to search Clovis homes for sale like never before. Home buyers can now search by a particular Clovis school, neighborhood, or even by type, such as Clovis luxury homes or Clovis foreclosures. “We wanted to give our clients the most advanced home search in all of Clovis and Fresno,” said Dr. John McMillen, owner of Clovis Real Estate. “You won’t find a Clovis homes search tool like this anywhere else.” … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Clovis Mortgage Rates and Information
- 09/23/09 08:32 AM
How to Get a Clovis Home Mortgage, Plus Low Rates With Clovis home prices the most affordable they've been in the past 20 years and mortgage rates at historical loaws (today's rates are 5.20% for a 30-year fixed loan) it's a great time to buy a Clovis home. There's just one problem - unless you have a lot of spare cash laying around, you're going to need a home loan. But getting a mortgage is a lot tougher these days than it used to be. Banks have tightened their lending standards and now you need a lot more than just good credit to … (1 comments)
clovis real estate: ClovisFest: Another Great Clovis Tradition
- 09/21/09 03:35 AM
What is ClovisFest? There are a number of reasons why Clovis, CA is one of the most sought after places to live in the Central Valley / Fresno area. While the Clovis Unified School System is a big draw for many families, activities like ClovisFest are just another reason why so many Californians are eager to relocate or move to Clovis. ClovisFest is a 35 year old Clovis tradition that takes place on the 3rd weekend every September. The two-day event offers carnival rides, food, and music over 10 square blocks in Old Town Clovis. Read more. … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Clovis, CA Homes for Sale: How to Determine the Value of Your Home
- 09/18/09 10:23 AM
If you’re thinking about selling your Clovis home, you first need to know it’s value. There are 4 common ways to determine your home’s value, but only one method is considered accurate. This article overviews all 4 options and explains how to choose the right option to make sure your Clovis home sells fast and for the highest possible price. Value of Your Clovis Home Four common ways to determine your home’s value are: 1. CMAs – Comparative Market Analysis Commonly referred to as “Comparative Market Analysis”, CMA’s are a professional estimate of your Clovis home’s value. The term, “CMA” … (2 comments)
clovis real estate: California Law Allows You to Enroll Your Child in Clovis Schools
- 09/17/09 11:52 AM
Clovis Unified School District There’s a little known Californian law (Employment Based Residence Law, CA Ed Code 48204) that parents and guardians who work within the boundaries of Clovis Unified should know about. Clovis business owners and their employees can register their children in the Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) if their employment address lies within the 198-square-mile boundary of Clovis Unified. CUSD Enrollment To enroll your child in CUSD you’ll need to present a current Clovis paycheck stub or business license to the District’s Student Services and School Attendance (SSSA) Office at: Read More … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Low Home Appraisal? Appeal It!
- 09/16/09 04:17 AM
Murphy’s law is alive and well in today’s tough real estate market. If anything can go wrong, it probably will. So what happens after you finally find a buyer for your Clovis home, but find out a few weeks later that your home didn’t appraise high enough? Now that the bank won’t finance the agreed upon purchase price – your buyer wants to walk. What do you do? We have the answer: appeal it! Low Clovis Home Appraisals Many Clovis buyers and sellers are finding out that in today’s Clovis real estate market market, that homes aren’t worth what they thought … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Clovis Fall Home Prices: Up or Down?
- 09/15/09 12:27 PM
Everyone seems to be asking the same question these days, “Will Clovis home prices increase or decrease this Fall?” According to, LPS, Applied Analytics, a real-estate research firm, it depends on how many more Clovis foreclosures come onto the market. We’ll give you our take and tell what this means to Clovis home buyers and sellers. Clovis Foreclosures According to its website, LPS “is the nation’s leading provider of mortgage processing services, settlement services, mortgage performance analytics and default solutions.” In other words, LPS are a recongized source of information about loans and lending in America. LPSs latest report looked at … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Want to Be Obama’s Neighbor? You Can! The Home Next Door is for Sale
- 09/14/09 07:54 AM
You can be President Barack Obama’s Chicago neighbor … if you have enough money and pass a secret service test. The Obama’s next door neighbors are selling their home in the wealthy South Side neighborhood. The listing agent is collecting offers on the home to see what prospective buyers will pay to live next door to the President of the United States. Homes in the neighborhood typically sell between $1 million and $2.5 million. Unlike most Clovis homes for sale where you simply need to express an interest in seeing a property, in order to view Obama’s neighbor’s home, interested buyers … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: CA Homes for Sale: Price Report
- 09/14/09 04:47 AM
The CA Homes For Sale Price Report for July 2009 is now out. How does Clovis stack up to California? The medium price of a Clovis home was $164,000, compared to $247,500 for the rest of California. The $83,500 price difference demonstrates that Clovis homes are an exceptional value. In addition, Clovis homes prices are up from June and fewer Clovis homes are now on the market. What does this mean to you?
Clovis Homes For Sale Fewer Clovis homes are for sale. In July there were 520 Clovis homes for sale. A year ago, there were 720. Today, there … (0 comments)
clovis real estate: Warning: Home Buyers Buy Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace
- 09/10/09 02:50 AM
Are you a Clovis home buyer who’s been sitting on the fence? Your wait may be over. That’s what we learned yesterday at the National Residential Economic Report conference which forecast the housing market conditions for the next 5 years. The result? The Clovis real estate market is about to change from a buyer’s market — to a seller’s market. For the past 3 years, many Clovis home buyers have been sitting on the fence — waiting for prices to bottom out — in order to get the best deal possible. Not a bad idea when you think of all the … (5 comments)
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