Archive for February, 2009

Berkeley Oakland Median Prices Over Last 2 Years

Here is a market snapshot for median prices for Berkeley and Oakland…click on the image for a larger view. 1st Graph: BERKELEY Median Price for solds did not change from Jan ’07 vs. Jan. ’09. 2nd Graph: OAKLAND Median price for houses sold down 72% from Jan. ’07 vs. Jan. ’09

Multiple Offers on REO’s?

Yes, they are happening, but this one is a first for me. 3586 55th Ave in Oakland, a bank-owned property, has been on the market for 128 days, has a $72,000 pest on it, in need of EVERYTHING, and has been in and out of contract 4 times since last fall.   After starting with a [...]

Details from the Stim Plan

Just signed into effect…thanks go out to Chet Gohd, RPM Mortgage in Berkeley, for helping to navigate through the details.  Here is what matters to you: “There’s a nice windfall for some homebuyers in the economic stimulus bill awaiting President Obama’s signature on Tuesday. First-time buyers can claim a credit worth $8,000 – or 10% [...]

Valentine’s Greetings From Around The World

H.A.P.P.Y….V.A.L.E.N.T.I.N.E.S….D.A.Y -Dia del Amor y la Amistad (Guatemalan for “Day of Love & Friendship”) -Qing Ren Jie (Chinese) -Sepandarmazgan (Iranian) -Valentinsdag (Danish) -Sevgililer Gunu (Turkish) -Alla hjartans dag (Swedish for “All Hearts’ Day”) -Ystavanpaiva (“Friends Day” in Finland) -Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Welsh) -Happy Valentine’s Day (American English)

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Update

As part of the new stimulous package the President is set to sign off on a first time home buyer tax credit on Monday.  Here is what is currently approved: The tax credit amount for first time homebuyers will be $8,000 for homes bought by August. (No longer the $15,000 tax credit for all primary residences as [...]

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