Days On Market, Last 2 Years: Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, Richmond and Oakland

Let’s take a look at what the average days on market has done over the last two years in each of our neighborhoods.  Percentages are from Jan/07 vs. Jan/09.
Albany, down 66%
Jan 2007  24
Jan 2008  43
Jan 2009  8
Berkeley, all, down 7%
Jan 2007  45
Jan 2008  43
Jan 2009  42
Berkeley Hills, up 7%
Jan 2007  14
Jan 2008  58
Jan 2009  15
El [...]

Contra Costa County Homeowner Repair Loans

 
 
 
 
 
Did you know that there are programs out there to help low-income homeowners fix up their homes?  In Contra Costa County there is a program called the Neighborhood Preservation Program which is operated by the CCC Building Inspection Department. 
The program, created in 1975, makes loans to very-low and low-income homeowners to help fix up homes, [...]

Explore A Neighborhood

 
 
 
Frontdoor.com has a really groovy interactive map for checking out what is available in a particular zip code.  Just pop in your zip code and using the nav bar on the right, find schools, cafes and more.
Way cool!
http://www.frontdoor.com/Explore-The-Neighborhood/

Fabulous homes on tour today, Albany, Kensington and El Cerrito

Not much on tour today, but I did come across some very sweet treats.
1022 Evelyn, Albany

Originally listed for $599,500, this house has a SUPER new price, $535,000. 2beds, 1bath, beautiful hardwood floors. Albany schools, walk to Solano. I don’t think it will last at this price.
7302 Gladys, El Cerrito

This super cute, 3bed home is fully [...]