california real estate: Los Altos Home Sales Report: June 2013 - 07/04/13 02:16 AM
The Los Altos home sales report for June 2013 reflects the improving market throughout Silicon Valley and consistently strong demand for Los Altos housing, both single family homes and condos.  Homes priced below $5M continue to sell briskly and price escalations are expected throughout the remainder of the summer.
Of the 43 homes that closed escrow in June, only six were on the market longer than 30 days and 23 sold in less than 10 days.
July 1st Los Altos Market Snapshot: Homes active on the market: 31 (click to view > Los Altos homes for sale) Short sale/REO homes for sale:  0/0 Price range … (0 comments)

california real estate: Palo Alto Home Sales Report: June 2013 - 07/04/13 01:37 AM
The Palo Alto home sales report for June 2013 reflects the improving market throughout Silicon Valley and consistently strong demand for Palo Alto housing, both single family homes and condos.  Homes priced below $5M are moving briskly and price escalations are expected throughout the remainder of the summer.
Although the list at the end of this report includes the listing price and final sale price of the homes that sold in June, statistics regarding homes selling above or below their listing price or the difference between listing and sale prices have become meaningless.  Listing brokers have historically urged their sellers to ask for … (2 comments)

california real estate: Cordelia Home Sales Report: June 2013 - 07/03/13 05:46 AM
June’s Cordelia home sales report for this western Fairfield, CA communityincludes 15 sold homes, ranging in price from $232,500 to $450,000.  About half of the homes were sold in 30 days or less and 10 sold above their listing price, a clear indication that Cordelia home values are rising this summer.
July 1st Cordelia Residential Real Estate Snapshot:
    ·  Homes active on the market: 8 (click to view: Cordelia homes for sale)
    ·  Homes currently in escrow: 39
 
 
Here is the Cordelia home sales report list of properties that closed escrow in June 2013:
 
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california real estate: Green Valley Home Sales Report: June 2013 - 07/03/13 05:00 AM
June’s Green Valley home sales report for this western Fairfield, CA community includes 11 sales, of which 7 sold above their listing price.  The market tends to remain mixed due to the wide range of home sizes and styles in the area, though in June homes in the lower end of the price range saw values increase while homes in the higher price range typically sold for less than the listing price.
July 1st Green Valley Home Sales Market Snapshot:
  ·  Homes active on the market: 24
  ·   Homes on market less than 30 days: 11
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california real estate: Making An Unsolicited Offer For An Unlisted Home - 06/12/13 11:29 PM
Have you been looking for longer than you would like and still can’t find the right home listed for sale in the neighborhood where you most want to live?  The simple fact is that homes in the most desirable areas don’t come on the market very often and they are snatched up quickly when they do.  But must we really have to wait for great homes to come on the market before we can buy one in a great neighborhood?  Nope.  We can try making an unsolicited offer for an unlisted home.
A growing number of homes are sold in response … (63 comments)

california real estate: Palo Alto Luxury Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/08/13 12:59 AM
The Palo Alto luxury home sales report for May 2013 reflects the improving market throughout Silicon Valley and consistently strong demand for luxury homes in Palo Alto.  Homes priced or sold above $3M (luxury homes) are moving briskly and price escalations are expected throughout the remainder of the year.
Today, six of the 17 Palo Alto luxury homes active on the market (not in escrow) have been listed than 30 days or less.  Two have been listed for less than 60 days.  The only home on the market for an extended period is the one short sale listed at $5,500,000. 
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california real estate: Sonoma County Luxury Home Listings - 06/07/13 09:31 AM
Sonoma County luxury home listings offer beautiful settings and a great value in Wine Country, making them some of the most sought after California real estate.  Many of these homes have personal vineyards and nut or fruit groves.  The finest homes – those included in our list – are on the market with an asking price over $3,500,000.
Click here >>> Sonoma County luxury home listings <<< to see the list.  Click on a property’s Address to view photos and detailed information.
Click this link to search the local Sonoma County MLS for >Wine Country homes and land< in all price … (0 comments)

california real estate: Orinda Luxury Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/06/13 02:30 AM
The Orinda luxury home sales report for May 2013 reflects a generally steady market for luxury homes listed or sold above $1M, which represents the majority of the Orinda real estate market.
Four of the 16 homes that closed escrow in May were originally listed below $1,000,000 and received offers significantly higher.  One was listed at $899,000 and sold 18% above the asking price at $1,100,000.  But not all homes did that well – only 10 sold above listing price while five sold below and one sold even.
Homes in the $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 range received the strongest offers, with all … (1 comments)

california real estate: Lafayette Luxury Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/06/13 02:00 AM
The Lafayette luxury home sales report for May 2013 reflects a generally steady market for homes listed or sold over $1M.  Homes in good condition are generally selling within a couple weeks.
Current activity reflects an improved market versus this time last year and the supply of homes for sale is not keeping up with demand.  Expect strong prices throughout the summer even if the supply of homes for sale increases.
June 1st Market Snapshot:
    ·  Luxury homes active on the market: 18
    ·  Price range of active luxury listings: $1,050,000 - $7,750,000
    ·  Luxury homes now in … (0 comments)

california real estate: Orinda Homes for Sale Under $1M - 06/05/13 10:14 AM
Orinda homes for sale under $1M are in high demand due to the area’s great schools, shopping, restaurants and central location.  Although known for luxury homes valued at $5,000,000 or more, this area also offers affordable homes that typically sell very quickly.  Homes priced under $1M make up a little less than 25% of the Orinda market.
Click here to see the list >>> Orinda homes for sale under $1M - including photos and detailed information for each property..
 
Search for homes and land for sale >>> Contra Costa County’s multiple listing service (MLS).
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california real estate: Lafayette Homes for Sale Under $1M - 06/05/13 09:44 AM
Lafayette homes for sale under $1M are in high demand due to the area’s great schools, shopping, restaurants and central Bay Area location.  Although known for luxury homes valued at $5,000,000 or more, this area also offers relatively affordable homes that typically sell very quickly.  Roughly one third of homes currently on the market in Lafayette are priced under $1M.
Click here to see the current list of >>> Lafayette homes for sale under $1M - including photos and detailed information for each property.
 
Search for homes and land for sale in the area, click >>> Contra Costa County’s multiple … (0 comments)

california real estate: Atherton Homes for Sale Under $2M - 06/05/13 07:41 AM
Atherton homes for sale under $2M make up just a small part of all properties for sale in town on any given day under present market conditions.  Currently they are less than a quarter of all homes for sale.
The supply of Atherton homes for sale in the mid to lower price ranges is not keeping up with demand.  This is generating a leap in home prices and significant competition among buyers.  Sellers of homes in good locations are receiving multiple offers within hours of placing their homes on the market.  Buyers are finding that they need to submit creative offers … (0 comments)

california real estate: Solano County Luxury Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/05/13 01:52 AM
The Solano County luxury home sales report for May 2013 reflects weak sales data for homes listed or sold above $750,000.  Homes priced at $750,000 – located mostly in Green Valley – make up about 4% of all homes now for sale in Solano County.
Today, 40% of Solano County luxury homes on the market have been listed for less than 60 days – therefore 60% have been on the market 61 days or longer.  About 50% have been on the market over 90 days (the longest over two years).
Demand may continue weak for Solano County luxury homes going into … (0 comments)

california real estate: Napa Valley Luxury Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/05/13 01:25 AM
The Napa Valley luxury home sales report for May 2013 reflects generally weak sales data for homes listed or sold above $1M, many of which come with personal vineyards or open land.  Homes priced at $1M or more make up about 40% of all homes now for sale in Napa Valley/Napa County.
Luxury home sales that closed early in the year cleared off some of the inventory that had been on the market for some time (see chart below).  Today, 30% of luxury homes on the market have been listed for less than 60 days – which means roughly two thirds … (0 comments)

california real estate: Green Valley Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/04/13 03:08 PM
May’s Green Valley home sales report for this western Fairfield community includes 20 sales, of which 10 sold above their listing price.  The market tends to remain mixed due to the wide range of home sizes and styles in the area, though in May homes in the lower end of the price range saw values increase while homes in the higher price range typically sold for less than the listing price.
June 1st Green Valley Home Sales Market Snapshot:
  ·  Homes active on the market: 20
  ·  Price range of active listings: $250,000 to $18,000,000
  ·  Homes in escrow: 36
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california real estate: Cordelia Home Sales Report: May 2013 - 06/04/13 02:02 PM
May’s Cordelia home sales report for this western Fairfield communityincludes ten sold homes, ranging in price from $188,000 to $409,140.  Six of the ten were sold in 30 days or less and all ten sold above their listing price, a clear indication that Cordelia home values are rising as summer approaches.  Listing prices for new construction homes were recently increased from their original listing prices.
Of the ten homes that closed escrow in April, two were short sales, five were standard sales, and three were new construction.
June 1st Cordelia Home Sales Report Current Snapshot:
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california real estate: St. Helena Residential Land Listings - 05/28/13 12:02 PM
St. Helena residential land listings are sometimes available in both the downtown area and in outlying neighborhoods among the vineyards and groves.  Most of these parcels are zoned for single family homes, ranging from small lots to sites that include substantial acreage and private vineyards.  Many properties are sold with existing structures, including homes, barns and vineyard buildings.
Click here >>> St. Helena residential land listings <<< for current listings as found in Napa Valley’s multiple listing service (MLS).  Click on a property’s Address for photos and detailed information.  The list is updated daily, so bookmark this page and check back … (0 comments)

california real estate: Yountville Residential Land Listings - 05/28/13 11:43 AM
Yountville residential land is sometimes available in both the downtown area and in outlying neighborhoods among the vineyards and groves.  Most of these parcels are zoned for single family homes, ranging from small lots to sites that include substantial acreage and private vineyards.  Many properties are sold with existing structures, including homes, barns and vineyard buildings.
Click for current >>> Yountville residential land listings <<< as found in Napa Valley’s multiple listing service (MLS).  Click on a property’s Address for photos and detailed information.  The list is updated daily, so bookmark this page and check back for new properties.
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california real estate: Napa Residential Land For Sale - 05/28/13 10:51 AM
Napa residential land is available in both the downtown area and in outlying neighborhoods among the vineyards and groves.  Most of these parcels are zoned for single family homes, ranging from small lots to sites that include substantial acreage and private vineyards.
Click here >>> Napa Residential Land <<< for current listings as found in Napa Valley’s multiple listing service (MLS).  Click on a property’s Address for photos and detailed information.  The list is updated daily, so bookmark this page and check back for new properties.
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california real estate: Calistoga Residential Land For Sale - 05/28/13 07:24 AM
Looking for a place to build a new home or vacation getaway in California’s beautiful Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are several great parcels of Calistoga residential land on the market that may be perfect for building your new dream home.  Many come with personal vineyards or groves that produce fruit or nuts.
Click here >>> Calistoga residential land listed for sale <<< for current listings.  Click on a property’s Address for photos and detailed information.  The list is updated daily, so bookmark the list page and check back for new properties.  … (0 comments)