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Brentwood California Pool Homes

Pool Homes are one of the most popular type of homes in Brentwood.  When you go to look for Pool Homes a lot of agents list homes that have an association pool, a non functional pool, or an above ground pool as a Pool Home.

I sorted through the MLS to find true Pool Homes - Single Family Homes with their own Functioning Pool. 

Right now there are 23 Pool Homes for sale in Brentwood, 3 of them are estate homes priced over a million dollars.  Those homes are not selling at this time and I pulled them out of the numbers.  Of the 20 remaining homes they range in price from $239,000.00 to $695,000.00, with an average price of $383,314.00 and a median price of $379,500.00.  These homes have an average asking price per SF of $143.00 and have been on the market for an average of 90 days.

In 2010 90 Pool Homes have sold from $177,000.00 to $515,000.00 with an average selling price of $370,410.00 and a median price of $370,000.00.  The Pool Homes sold for an average of $134.00 per SF and spent an average of 22 days on the market.

The pricing on Pool Homes is not very much higher than the average Brentwood Real Estate Market.  If you need to buy or sell a Pool Home or any Home in Brentwood or Beyond please contact me directly.

Summerset Homes in Brentwood California

Brentwood California has some of the finest 55+ Communities in California in Summerset Homes.  There are several Summerset Homes communities in Brentwood.  These fine 55+ Communities all feature gated security, club houses, pools, excersize rooms, golfing, and many social activities.

Most but not all of the Homes in the Slide Show are from Summerset or 55+ Communities.   

Summerset Homes range from affordable duets to large estate style homes.  Summerset Homes are close to shopping, entertainment and fine dinning.  These 55+ Communities have dial-a-ride services available.

Right now there are 36 Summerset Homes for sale priced from $175,000.00 to $665,859.00 with an average price of $457,034.00 and a median price of $479,200.00.  The average asking price per SF on Summerset Homes is $219.00 and the average days on market is 80.

This year 51 Summerset Homes have sold from $172,000.00 to $550,000.00 with an average price of $315,517.00 and a median price of $276,000.00.  The average price per SF in these 55+ Communities was $196.00 and the sold homes spent an average of 44 days on the market.

This is approximately 6.5 sales per month and a little over a 5 month supply.  Summerset Homes priced right do sell fast.  The homes in these 55+ Communities take a little longer to sell than most homes in Brentwood as they are limited to people in the 55+ Communities.  However they retain their value well and sell at higher prices than homes in the surrounding areas.  A 5 month home supply is considered a Balance Market.

If you are looking to buy, sell or just have questions about Summerset Homes or 55+ Communities please contact me directly.

It has been said if it is Good News it is not News.  It has also been said Figures don't lie but liars figure.

The economy and the housing market news is not positive, but there is no reason to make it seem worse than it is.  Just like Chicken Little screaming that the Sky is Falling the News Networks love to talk about July Housing Slump without putting it in context.

Few people mention that there was a huge surge of closings in June due to the original deadline on the First Time Buyer Tax Credit Deadline of June 30, 2010.  After a huge surge a fall off should be expected.  With incredibly low interest rates and prices I expect the trend to smooth out over the months ahead. 

Each market is local.  Our market is a "Sellers Market."  The prices have already been lowered to reflect the down turn.  The housing supply in local communities is 3 months at best.  Anything under 4 months is a sellers market.

Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes

Bank Owned Homes have dominated the market for the last couple of years. At this time Short Sales may be more prevalent, but as banks begin to unload inventory we may see more and more Bank Owned Homes on the Market. (Click Here for Free Report on Bank Owned Homes!)

This report looks at market trends of Single Family Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes by looking at the current market and comparing it with sales of Bank Owned Homes in June and July.

Right now there are 13 Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average asking price of $333,600.00 and a median asking price of $270,000.00. The average asking price per SF is $132.00 and they have been on the market an average of 20 days.

In July 7 Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $286,828.00 and a median selling price of $310,000.00. They sold for an average of $90.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 19 days.

In June sales were higher and this is probably due to the scheduled deadline of June 30 for the Federal First Time Buyer Tax Credit. Discovery Bay is a small and eclectic market too; which makes trends hard to spot.  There were a total of 13 Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $295,976.00 and a median selling price of $295,000.00. They sold for an average of $114.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 30 days.

We would like to help you with your Bank Owned Home purchase. Please get our Free Report on Bank Owned Homes and let us know what we can do to help you.

Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes

Bank Owned Homes have dominated the market for the last couple of years. At this time Short Sales may be more prevalent, but as banks begin to unload inventory we may see more and more Bank Owned Homes on the Market. (Click Here for Free Report on Bank Owned Homes!)

This report looks at market trends of Single Family Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes by looking at the current market and comparing it with sales of Bank Owned Homes in June and July.

Right now there are 39 Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average asking price of $343,050.00 and a median asking price of $309,900.00. The average asking price per SF is $139.00 and they have been on the market an average of 37 days.

In July 24 Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $298,811.00 and a median selling price of $290,000.00. They sold for an average of $127.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 16 days.

In June sales were higher and this is probably due to the scheduled deadline of June 30 for the Federal First Time Buyer Tax Credit. There were a total of 34 Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $306,958.00 and a median selling price of $287,500.00. They sold for an average of $127.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 23 days.

We would like to help you with your Bank Owned Home purchase. Please get our Free Report on Bank Owned Homes and let us know what we can do to help you.

Oakley California Bank Owned Homes

Bank Owned Homes have dominated the market for the last couple of years. At this time Short Sales may be more prevalent, but as banks begin to unload inventory we may see more and more Bank Owned Homes on the Market. (Click Here for Free Report on Bank Owned Homes!)

This report looks at market trends of Single Family Oakley California Bank Owned Homes by looking at the current market and comparing it with sales of Bank Owned Homes in June and July.

Right now there are 40 Oakley California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average asking price of $218,172.00 and a median asking price of $216,750.00. The average asking price per SF is $118.00 and they have been on the market an average of 40 days.

In July 24 Oakley California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $212,583.00 and a median selling price of $211,000.00. They sold for an average of $119.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 24 days.

In June there were a total of 27 Oakley California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $235,735.00 and a median selling price of $235,000.00. They sold for an average of $111.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 31 days.

We would like to help you with your Bank Owned Home purchase. Please get our Free Report on Bank Owned Homes and let us know what we can do to help you.

Antioch California Bank Owned Homes

Bank Owned Homes have dominated the market for the last couple of years. At this time Short Sales may be more prevalent, but as banks begin to unload inventory we may see more and more Bank Owned Homes on the Market. (Click Here for Free Report on Bank Owned Homes!)

This report looks at market trends of Single Family Antioch California Bank Owned Homes by looking at the current market and comparing it with sales of Bank Owned Homes in June and July.

Right now there are 103 Antioch California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average asking price of $219,256.00 and a median asking price of $214,990.00. The average asking price per SF is $114.00 and they have been on the market an average of 33 days.

In July 48 Antioch California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $204,655.00 and a median selling price of $202,500.00. They sold for an average of $107.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 26 days.

In June there were a total of 51 Antioch California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $205,894.00 and a median selling price of $193,000.00. They sold for an average of $110.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 26 days.

We would like to help you with your Bank Owned Home purchase. Please get our Free Report on Bank Owned Homes and let us know what we can do to help you.

Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes

Bank Owned Homes have dominated the market for the last couple of years.  At this time Short Sales may be more prevalent, but as banks begin to unload inventory we may see more and more Bank Owned Homes on the Market.  (Click Here for Free Report on Bank Owned Homes!)

This report looks at market trends of Single Family Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes by looking at the current market and comparing it with sales of Bank Owned Homes in June and July. 

Right now there are 73 Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average asking price of $191,764.00 and a median asking price of $187,900.00.  The average asking price per SF is $115.00 and they have been on the market an average of 26 days.

In July 34 Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $204,750.00 and a median selling price of $193,500.00.  They sold for an average of $116.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 30 days.

In June sales were higher and this is probably due to the scheduled deadline of June 30 for the Federal First Time Buyer Tax Credit.  There were a total of 44 Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes sold for an average of $195,781.00 and a median selling price of $196,500.00. They sold for an average of $116.00 per SF and were on the market for an average of 24 days.

We would like to help you with your Bank Owned Home purchase.  Please get our Free Report on Bank Owned Homes and let us know what we can do to help you.

Discovery Bay Short Sales

Short Sales are becoming the dominate part of the market. You cannot ignore what is going on in with the Short Sale Market.

This report looks at Single Family Home Discovery Bay Short Sales by comparing the Active Market to the Pending Short Sale Market and the Short Sales for the last two months.

There are 33 Discovery Bay Short Sales on the market now with an average asking price of $352,775.00 and a median price of $325,000.00. These Short Sale Homes are listed at an average of $138.00 per SF and have been on the market an average of 61 days.

In July 7 Discovery Bay Short Sales closed escrow with an average price of $373,285.00 and a median price of $360,000.00. The average price per SF on the Short Sales was $145.00 and the homes were on the market for an average of 64 days.

In June Short Sales were brisker, probably due to the anticipation of the deadline on the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit on June 30. A total of 12 Discovery Bay Short Sales closed escrow in June with an average price of $307,685.00 and a median price of $276,250.00. For Short Sales this is an average price per SF of $120.00 and on average they spent 29 days on the market.

Right now there are 24 Pending Discovery Bay Short Sales with an average list price of $309,152.00 and a median list price of $289,500.00. These Short Sales were on the market for an average of 26 days and had an average list price of $120.00 per SF.

There are too few sales to say there are any trends at this point. However, what is of concern is the number of Pending Short Sales compared to the number of Short Sales that actually happen. The Short Sale process is supposed to be stream lined, but it does not seem to be picking up.

What does this mean for people buying or selling a Short Sale? It means you better get a Realtor®/Broker who has an SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Trained) Designation from the National Association of Realtors®. You should also down load or Free e-book that Tells You What You need to Know about Short Sales.

Please Contact me directly with any questions regarding Short Sales or other Real Estate issues.

Brentwood California Short Sales

Short Sales are becoming the dominate part of the market. You cannot ignore what is going on in with the Short Sale Market.

This report looks at Single Family Home Brentwood California Short Sales by comparing the Active Market to the Pending Short Sale Market and the Short Sales for the last two months.

There are 96 Brentwood California Short Sales on the market now with an average asking price of $313,901.00 and a median price of $323,875.00. These Short Sale Homes are listed at an average of $127.00 per SF and have been on the market an average of 42 days.

In July 24 Brentwood California Short Sales closed escrow with an average price of $310,495.00 and a median price of $290,750.00. The average price per SF on the Short Sales was $127.00 and the homes were on the market for an average of 44 days.

In June Short Sales were brisker, probably due to the anticipation of the deadline on the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit on June 30. A total of 40 Brentwood California Short Sales closed escrow in June with an average price of $309,607.00 and a median price of $288,950.00. For Short Sales this is an average price per SF of $123.00 and on average they spent 28 days on the market.

Right now there are 209 Pending Brentwood California Short Sales with an average list price of $306,840.00 and a median list price of $299,500.00. These Short Sales were on the market for an average of 28 days and had an average list price of $129.00 per SF.

There are too few sales to say there are any trends at this point. However, what is of concern is the number of Pending Short Sales compared to the number of Short Sales that actually happen. The Short Sale process is supposed to be stream lined, but it does not seem to be picking up.

What does this mean for people buying or selling a Short Sale? It means you better get a Realtor®/Broker who has an SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Trained) Designation from the National Association of Realtors®. You should also down load or Free e-book that Tells You What You need to Know about Short Sales.

Please Contact me directly with any questions regarding Short Sales or other Real Estate issues.