Living in Contra Costa County

This weekend was beautiful and with football season over the buyers were out.  I had one of my best open houses ever.  The buyers were serious and they spent a lot of time in the home going over details of the home.

It seems that every year when the sun comes out in the Spring we find the buyers coming out.  This year with the Home buyers tax credit expiring April 30th (You need to be in escrow by this date) the buyers are particularly interested in getting a home.  Also many buyers understand that interest rates will begin to climb soon and want to beat the interest increases.

If you are thinking about Buying now is the time to get moving.

Bank Owned Homes in Oakley California

This report looks at the Bank Owned Homes in Oakley California. It compares the Bank Owned Homes currently Active on the market with sales of Bank Owned Homes in January and December. The report is on Single Family Homes only. Click here for Tools and Tips on Buying Bank Owned Homes and to see Homes in Oakley California.

Right now there are 37 Bank Owned Homes in Oakley California with an average price of $232,742.00 and a median price of $244,800.00. The average price per SF is $118.00 and they average home has been on the market 48 days. This is up slightly from the 32 Homes on the market at the time of Last Months Report. Any discrepancies in the numbers are due to late reporting.

In January 23 Bank Owned Homes in Oakley California sold for an average price of $195,756.00 and a median price of $183,000.00. The average price per SF was $126.00 and spent an average of 19 days on the market.

In December 28 Bank Owned Homes in Oakley California sold for an average price of $220,675.00 and a median price of $195,000.00. The average price per SF was $108.00 and spent an average of 61 days on the market.  Several homes sold at the end of the year that had been on the market for a long time (at too high a price before being lowered) that really drove up the Days on Market for December.

Prices seem to be falling, but price per SF is still going up. This is probably the result of the demand for smaller homes.

Bank Owned Homes in Discovery Bay

This report looks at the Bank Owned Homes in Discovery Bay. It compares the Bank Owned Homes currently Active on the market with sales of Bank Owned Homes in January and December. The report is on Single Family Homes only. Click here for Tools and Tips on Buying Bank Owned Homes and to see Homes in Discovery Bay

Right now there are 16 Bank Owned Homes in Discovery Bay with an average price of $310,868.00 and a median price of $277,450.00. The average price per SF is $135.00 and they average home has been on the market 23 days. This is up slightly from the 14 Homes on the market at the time of Last Months Report. Any discrepancies in the numbers are due to late reporting.

In January 9 Bank Owned Homes in Discovery Bay sold for an average price of $273,194.00 and a median price of $278,250.00. The average price per SF was $96.00 and spent an average of 23 days on the market.

In December 47 Bank Owned Homes in Discovery Bay sold for an average price of $311,891.00 and a median price of $287,500.00. The average price per SF was $105.00 and spent an average of 28 days on the market.

Discovery Bay is an eclectic market with a small number of sales.  I do not think the slight price drop is any indication of a trend.

Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood California

This report looks at the Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood California. It compares the Bank Owned Homes currently Active on the market with sales of Bank Owned Homes in January and December. The report is on Single Family Homes only. Click here for Tools and Tips on Buying Bank Owned Homes and to see Homes in Brentwood California.

Right now there are 27 Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood California with an average price of $282,022.00 and a median price of $274,900.00. The average price per SF is $137.00 and they average home has been on the market 17 days. This is up slightly from the 20 Homes on the market at the time of Last Months Report. Any discrepancies in the numbers are due to late reporting.

In January 33 Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood California sold for an average price of $291,231.00 and a median price of $300,000.00. The average price per SF was $140.00 and spent an average of 13 days on the market.

In December 47 Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood California sold for an average price of $286,675.00 and a median price of $279,900.00. The average price per SF was $129.00 and spent an average of 16 days on the market.

Prices continue up and the Demand is tight in Brentwood, which is the highest demand market in East Contra Costa County.

Bank Owned Homes in Antioch California

This report looks at the Bank Owned Homes in Antioch California. It compares the Bank Owned Homes currently Active on the market with sales of Bank Owned Homes in January and December. The report is on Single Family Homes only. Click here for Tools and Tips on Buying Bank Owned Homes and to see Homes in Oakley California.

Right now there are 60 Bank Owned Homes in Antioch California with an average price of $209,315.00 and a median price of $199,950.00. The average price per SF is $112.00 and they average home has been on the market 37 days. This is up from the 49 Homes on the market at the time of Last Months Report. Any discrepancies in the numbers are due to late reporting.

In January 63 Bank Owned Homes in Antioch California sold for an average price of $203,055.00 and a median price of $201,200.00. The average price per SF was $110.00 and spent an average of 24 days on the market.

In December 62 Bank Owned Homes in Antioch California sold for an average price of $213,116.00 and a median price of $221,550.00. The average price per SF was $109.00 and spent an average of 20 days on the market.

Prices seem to be falling, but price per SF is still going up.  This is probably the result of the demand for smaller homes.

Bank Owned Homes in Pittsburg California

This report looks at the Bank Owned Homes in Pittsburg California.  It compares the Bank Owned Homes

currently Active on the market with sales of Bank Owned Homes

in January and December.  The report is on Single Family Homes only. Click here for Tools and Tips on Buying Bank Owned Homes and to see Homes in Pittsburg California.

Right now there are 50 Bank Owned Homes in Pittsburg California with an average price of $182,320.00 and a median price of $162,400.00.  The average price per SF is $111.00 and they average home has been on the market 49 days.  This is up from the 37 Homes on the market at the time of Last Months Report.  Any discrepancies in the numbers are due to late reporting.

In January 33 Bank Owned Homes in Pittsburg California sold for an average price of $193,603.00 and a median price of $199,950.00.  The average price per SF was $117.00 and spent an average of 13 days on the market.

In December 53 Bank Owned Homes in Pittsburg California sold for an average price of $188,320.00 and a median price of $185,000.00. The average price per SF was $112.00 and spent an average of 18 days on the market.

The fall of in January Sales is probably due to fewer homes going into escrow around the Holidays.  Prices are continuing up.

Novato Open House Sunday 2-28 1 - 4 PM

This Sunday 1 to 4 PM.  This is the best buy on Novato Luxury Living!

This beautiful home at 2424 Vineyard Road in Novato is Open Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. One of the finest homes in Novato at this price huge lot with a pool, flowing creek, room for horses and RV Parking. The kitchen is a Chef's dream. Classic Hardwood floors throughout the upper level.

This Novato Open Home has three decks, one enclosed, one huge party/BBQ Deck. and one with a hot tub. Bonus room/Game Room. Enjoy the Excellent Amenities this home has to offer while sending your kids to some of the best schools in the County.

Come see this Novato Open House Sunday form 1 - 4. The price has been dropped to $861,000.00. Agents Check the MLS for more information. Click here for more pictures of the Novato Open House.

 

Pool Homes in Brentwood California

Pool Homes are one of the most popular types of homes in Brentwood California.  As spring comes more and more people will be wanting Pool Homes.  This report looks at Pool Homes currently on the market in Brentwood California and the sales for the last 6 months.

As of last Friday there were 20 Pool Homes for sale in Brentwood.  Two of these Pool Homes are large luxury homes on huge estates and I have pulled these two out before running the stats on the Pool Homes as the skew the numbers way up and the value is not primarily based on the pool.    The average price of these homes is $418,777.00 and the median price is $399,450.00.  These homes are priced at an average of $171.00 per SF and have been on the market an average of 92 days.

In the last 6 months 78 Pool Homes sold in Brentwood California.  The average price of these homes was $386,251.00 and the median price was $380,000.00.  The average sold price per SF was $141.00 and they spent 23 days on the market.

The price for Pool Homes on average is higher than non Pool Homes, but looking at last months Brentwood Housing Market Report not that much higher.  It does appear that sellers are more reluctant to come down on the price, but need to to actually sell.

If you are interested in Homes with pools be it in Brentwood California or Pool Homes in other locations please let me know.

Open Homes in Novato

This Saturday 2-6-10.  This is the Superbowl of Home Buys.  Come see it on Saturday and watch the game on Sunday.

This beautiful home at 2424 Vineyard Road in Novato is Open Saturday from 1 to 4 PM. One of the finest homes in Novato at this price huge lot with a pool, flowing creek, room for horses and RV Parking. The kitchen is a Chef's dream. Classic Hardwood floors throughout the upper level.

This Novato Open Home has three decks, one enclosed, one huge party/BBQ Deck. and one with a hot tub. Bonus room/Game Room. Enjoy the Excellent Amenities this home has to offer while sending your kids to some of the best schools in the County.

Come see this Novato Open House Sunday form 1 - 4. The price has been dropped to $864,000.00. Agents Check the MLS for more information. Click here for more pictures of the Novato Open House.

 

Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes

This report looks at Bank Owned Homes in Discovery Bay California. I compares the Bank Owned Homes currently active on the market to sales of Bank Owned Homes in November and December. The report focuses on Single Family Homes.

There are currently 14 Bank Owned Homes for sale in Discovery Bay with an average asking price of $310,071.00 and a median price of $264,900.00. They have been on the market an average of 33 days at an average price per SF of $144.00.  Discovery Bay is an eclectic community with lots of different market segements.  One of the key market segments is homes with deep water docks.  There is only one Bank Owned Home with a deep water dock and it is priced at $448,800.00 or $227.00 per SF and has been on the market for 47 days.

In December 12 Bank Owned Homes sold in Discovery Bay with an average sale price of $311,891.00 and a median price of $287,500.00. The average selling price per SF was $105.00 and they spent an average of 28 Days on the Market.  One deep water dock Bank Owned Home sold at a price or $650,000.00 or $165.00 per SF and was on the market 65 days.

In November 7 Bank Owned Homes sold in Discovery Bay with an average sale price of $364,757.00 and a median price of $275,000.00. The average selling price per SF was $114.00 and they spent an average of 36 Days on the Market.  Two home the Bank Owned Homes sold had deep water docks and average prices of $649,750.00 and average price per SF of $170.00; they were on the market an average of 103 days.

The Bank Owned Home Market it tightening up. There are still good buys to be had for series buyers.