sales: Fresno CA Real Estate Market Update - 01/13/08 05:28 PM
Well I just saw a news report that said the the median price of Fresno homes in December was $249,000.  In the update for November the median price was at $255,000 so the market saw another dip ~~~~~YAWN~~~~~ .
As a reminder the peak was June of 2006 with a median price of approx $314,000 so prices are down approx 22% from the highs.
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sales: More Fresno Real Estate Market Statistics from Lazarus - 12/17/07 02:02 PM
I just added a link on my website that gives the MLS marketing data from 2000 to the present.  It is titled:
Fresno MLS Historical Data January 2000 – November 2007 
The file is in PDF format Fresno Association of Realtors.
It contains lots of statistical information and the following graphs:
Median List Price to Median Sales Price ComparisonNumber Of Sold Listings By MonthAverage Days on Market (DOM)  Take a look.
 
If you're looking to buy or sell real estate in Fresno, Call me, I can help.  559.301.1647
R. "Lazarus"  McAteeBroker/Owner Lazarus Realty
 
 
 
 
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sales: Fresno Market Statistics - 12/05/07 01:26 PM
THE GOOD NEWS:
According to the information provided by The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)
in their LAST REPORT
Property values in Fresno CA increased 97.52% in the last 5 years.  Fresno is actually way up there in the ranks for home appreciation [ mostly because prior to the run up prices were so depressed]. 
THE BAD NEWS:
According to the same report Fresno Housing Prices gave up 2.62% in the last quarter and 5.74% for the year.  Those numbers, however, conflict with the those reported in the Fresno Bee, Sunday DEC 2, 2007 (Real Estate Section - page D2) where numbers from … (2 comments)

sales: Night Shots At West and Herndon In Fresno CA... - 12/04/07 05:41 PM
I took these shots this evening.  This intersection is just one block west of my office.  I am just learning how to use the Manual mode on my Nikon D200. 
I found that my best shot were taken between f8 - f16
FUN!!!

Shot with Nikon D200 and nikkor 18x200 vr zoom lens.  no tripod. 
© Randy "Lazarus" McAtee    Owner / Broker Lazarus Realty    559-301-1647    lazarusrealty@gmail.com  
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sales: Starbucks in the Fig Garden - 11/20/07 04:50 PM
Fresno CA
The Fig Garden located in Northwest Fresno is home to many of the big names in retail.  Welcome to Fresno.

 
Thinking of relocating to Fresno?  Call me, let's do lunch in the Village. 
© Randy "Lazarus" McAtee
    Owner / Broker Lazarus Realty
    559-301-1647
    lazarusrealty@gmail.com 
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sales: Guarantee Real Estate Threatens former Associate With Collection or Legal Proceedings... - 11/17/07 03:00 PM
Fresno Real Estate Market. 
DESPERATE TIMES REQUIRE DESPERATE MEASURES.
On Thursday (Nov 15, 2007) I received  letter from my former broker, Guarantee Real Estate, where I hung my license from Nov of 2002 to May of 2006.  The letter was signed (and I assume written) by one Brian K Cuttone, Vice President and General Counsel.  As far as I know it is the only correspondence they have ever sent me since I left the company in May of last year.
I left on good, no I would up that to,  excellent terms with the company, in particular with my managing broker at the … (5 comments)

sales: Does Your Interior Photograghy Have The WOW FACTOR? - 11/09/07 08:30 AM
The single most powerful tool a Realtor has for attracting buyers to their listings is the camera. High Quality Photography should be just one more way you distinguish yourself from the competition. If you want to take stunning indoor shots that wow both your clients and the buyers, you need these 3 items:
A good cameraA wide angle lensLIGHT - LIGHT - LIGHT Number 1 takes little explanation. And btw I have seen some shots here on AR done with relatively inexpensive equipment with wide angle capability. You're not going to get a quality shot with your cell phone.
A wide angle … (3 comments)

sales: Fresno CA Real Estate Market Update - 11/08/07 10:42 AM
Sales Statistics for the month of October 
Down,Down, Down She Goes - and where she stops, nobody knows!
It would be nice to be able to report an improvement in the numbers, but that's just not in the cards.  The Fresno Market has a large (HUGE) supply of unsold inventory on the MLS which is only aggravated by large numbers of unsold new homes by the builders.  Builders are offering substantial incentives to attract buyers.  I received a correspondence from a broker representing D. R. Horton informing of builder incentives of $40,00 to $60,000  with an additional $10,000 towards closing cost and very … (0 comments)

sales: ARE YOU ITCHING TO BE HEARD??? - 11/02/07 08:45 AM
I admit I am. 
Which is why I have accepted the nomination to the Ponkeyderm Party, the nations first transgender political party.
WHAT IS A PONKEYDERM?A Ponkeyderm is a political diploid, acknowledging that his inner constitution contains both democratic and republican chromosomes. True, the republican chromosome is always dominant in the Ponkeyderm, but every Ponkeyderm is in touch with his inner-Democrat.
 
   
If all you need is to get your property sold, call me, I can get your property the attention it needs.   
  
© R. "Lazarus" McAtee    Owner/Broker Lazarus Realty    
 
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sales: So You Want To Be A Landlord: Part II Story 4 - 11/01/07 02:54 PM
Part I --  Part II  Story 1  --  Part II  Story  2 & 3
Stories Of A Landlord in Fresno CA.
Here's another story where the gal I rented to suddenly has a significant other move in with her and her 2 kids.  Before long and they are fighting like cats and dogs and the rent is not getting paid. 
After not getting the rent I went down to check on the place and could tell that no one was living there. I heard that she and her boyfriend had a fight.  He kicked in the back door and the place was a mess.  All … (1 comments)

sales: Information On The Fresno CA Real Estate Market - 11/01/07 10:28 AM
Here are some stats on the Fresno Market:
In the last 24 Hours the Fresno MLS had 168 residential listings that expired.  The average time on the market for those listings was 165/185 days.What does this mean?
It means these properties sat on the market approx 6 months with no buyers!
Who is to blame? 
Agents for taking an overpriced listing to begin with.Sellers for either expecting or NEEDing too much money.Why do I say "needing?"  Because I look at the public records and see that many of the sellers either bought or refinanced in the last 2 years and I can tell by … (0 comments)

sales: Shaver Lake - 45 Miles - One Hour And A WORLD Away From Fresno - 10/27/07 09:10 AM
Last Tuesday it was 85 degrees with sparkling blue sky in Fresno. The phones were quite so I hopped into my FJ Cruiser and headed for the hills to fish. Destination: Big Bear Creek. But on the way I passed through Shaver Lake which is only 45 miles and about a one drive from central Fresno.
It had to be the most beautiful days I have ever witnessed up there. A Combination of clear air, mild temperatures, and few vacationers made it an ideal day.
If you live in the Bay Area or Los Angeles and are thinking of buying a second home … (3 comments)