Living in Contra Costa County: California: Oakley

December’s Season of Celebrations & Sharing Contest – Falcon Wrestling Invitational!

Once again the Freedom Falcon Wrestling Club is hosting it's classic December tournament. This is on Sunday December 4, 2011. Weigh-ins are Saturday night from 7-8 or Sunday morning from 7-8. Wrestling starts at 9 am.  This is at Freedom High School in Oakley Ca.

Ages are from 5 to Jr. High School Age. You will need a USAA Wrestling Card to compete.

There entry fee is only $10.00 and they will be running 6 full mats.

I have been to the Falcon Tournaments before and they are well run, in a great facility, and lots of fun.

Here is Janson (My 7 year old) at the recent Turkey Takedown at Liberty High. Jason is in the Shorts and T-Shirt. He did not get pinned and at this point we call that a victory!

Oakley Ca Homes for Sale

Oakley Ca Homes are Hot and the market is moving up. The myth is that homes get cheaper in the winter and that may be true at times, but this market continues to be driven up. This may be to a drop of supply in homes; the number of sales is going down, but pricing is heading up; with just a slight dip in October

In August 61 Oakley Homes sold for an average of $105.86 per SF; sales jumped up to 66 in September but the average price per SF dropped to $101.68. In October the total number of sales dropped to 49, but the Average price per SF was way up to $109.71.

As you can see there is a correlation between the number of homes on the market and the sales price per SF. Fewer Homes = Higher Prices.

Well right now there are 90 Home for Sale in Oakley Ca with an average Asking Price per SF of $126.52. These means the supply of Homes in Oakley Ca is less than 2 months. Generally speaking of supply of 4 months or less is considered a Sellers Market.

Oakley is a great place to live offering many types of homes and communities, with lots of recreational opportunities, shopping and fine dinning.

If you want to know more about Oakley Homes click on the some of the homes below and take a look at Oakley Homes or give me a call at 925-260-4321.

Buying a Home in Oakley Ca

When Buying a Home you will often see the Phrase "As Is".  Don't let is scare you too much.  Sometimes it is over used.  It is a code word saying the seller does not want to pay for repairs that might be needed.  

You still get an inspection and you can always negotiate.

For more information on Buying a Home in Oakley Ca or beyond go to Home Point Real Estate.

Buying a Home in Oakley Ca

Buying a Home is scary for some people as they wonder about the value.  This post is about the value of Buying a Home.  In the East Contra Costa County and Oakley area Buying a Home is far cheaper than renting.

For more information on Buying a Home in Oakley Ca or Beyond and to search homes on line go to Home Point Real Estate.  

Buying a Home in Oakley Ca

Are you on the fence about Buying a Home.  Well this article is a great post on why now is a great time to Buy a Home to live in or as an Investment.

For more information on Buying a Home in Oakley Ca or beyond and to Search Homes on Line for Free to to HomePointRealEstate.com.

If you are interested in Learning about Real Estate Investing Get the Free Book of Real Estate Investing. 

Buying a Home "As Is" in Oakley Ca!

I work with a lot of people Buying a Home in Oakley and other communities and the words "As Is" scares the living day lights out of them.

What does "As Is" mean?  Does it mean you cannot investigate?  Does it mean you are taking a chance?  Does it mean the seller will not negotiate?  

Although I am not a Lawyer, as I understand it legally it means NOTHING!  You cannot deny a buyer the right to do due diligence.  In fact we give people so many multiple, repetitive, and laboursly boring to disclosures to read (As mandated by law and common sense) that most people do not realize how much due diligence they can do if they want.  

As a practical matter what the seller is saying to a Home Buyer is"Do not ask or expect me to pay for any repairs."

Generally in this market what I tell Buyers is not to expect any repairs.  Banks will not do them and certainly people selling the home in a Short Sale will not make any repairs (although sometimes you can get the bank to drop the price on a Short Sale if repairs are needed.)

Then Why do Inspections (and other due diligence)?  Well you want to know what is wrong with the place.  A good inspector will find lots of small issues and provide you with a guide for future maitenance and things to watch for.  Don't sweat the small stuff - know this going in.  

Now on occasion the Inspector will come up with a major problem.  At this point you need to get the seller to fix it, cut the price, or walk away (if you cannot deal with it).  This happens. Sometimes the seller/bank has no idea about the problem and will work with you when they find out how big it is.  Especially when considered in light of the rest of the market and now having to sell the house with a known problem.

Another case where the banks will negotiate repairs on an "as is" sale is when the lender requires something to be repaired.

Other than these types of situations do not expect repairs on an "As Is" purchase, but you can always walk away or try to negotiate.

Oakley Ca Housing Market

The Housing Market in Oakley Ca is Hot.  Oakley Ca is a great community with many fine ammenities, but still very affordable.  In the Heart of Contra Costa County's Delta Country it is a prime spot for Water Sports.  There are a lot of reasons the Oakley Ca Housing Market is moving fast and people are moving to Oakley.

Right now there are 102 in the Oakley Housing Market, 99 on one acre or less.  I have excluded the large estates from this report as they skew the numbers up.  Those 99 homes have been on the market for an average of 74 days at an average price of $235,204.00 or $119.00 per SF.

In July 53 homes in the Oakley Housing Market sold after spending an average of 42 Days on the market.  The average price was $207,106.00 and $108.35 per SF.

In August 58 Homes sold in the Oakley Housing Market with an average of only 39 Days on the market.  The average price was up to $216,574.00 but the price per SF was down to $103.14.

The Housing Market is holding steady.  The price change with higher average price, but lower price per SF indicates a shift to buyers buying larger homes; where the homes cost more but they are cheaper on a SF basis.

With less than a two month supply of homes the Oakley Housing Market is Hot.  To see homes in Oakley or other fine communities let us know what you are interested in and we will e-mail you a list of homes.

Oakley Ca Homes

Oakley Ca Homes are excellent homes in a variety of neighborhoods, price ranges and styles.

Oakley Ca Homes run about 20 to 30% (or more) less in price than a similiar home in Brentwood but are still quality homes in quality communities.

There are many older single story Ranch Style Homes that are in good condition and just ready for the right buyer.  There are also many newer homes ranging from entry level and single story homes to large executive style homes.  There are even some homes on acerage. 

Oakley Ca Homes offer something for everyone.  Oakley has many fine parks, excellent dinning, nearby golf, and all the water sports you can imagine in the heart of the Delta. 

Do you want to know more about Oakley Ca Homes?  Take a look at this Oakley Ca Homes and let us know what you want in a Oakley Ca Home or beyond.

Buying a Home in Oakley CA 94561

Many people are thinking about Buying a Home in Oakley CA 94561 - Well it is time to stop thinking about Buying a Home and actually Buy a Home.

Prices are low and interest rates are low Buying a Home is as easy and affordable as it has ever been. Oakley 94561 is popular with people Buying a Home for many reasons. It offers affordable homes in nice neighborhoods, fine parks, new schools; and with many exciting Delta Water Recreation Activities like Boating, Fishing, Water Skiing and Swimming.

If you are looking at Buying a Home in Oakley CA 94561 or beyond call Gene with Home Point Real Estate or e-mail me directly.

Oakley California 94561 Homes for Sale

Oakley California 94561 is a dynamic East Contra Costa Community. Homes for Sale in Oakley California 94561 are very popular as people see the value in the community.

What is it people see in Oakley California 94561 that make them want to live here:

1. Quality Affordable Homes for Sale!
   
   
2. Many fine parks and community activities.
   
   
3. Water Recreation including Boating, Fishing, Swimming and Water Skiing.
   
   
4. Both Large Executive Style Homes and Starter Homes. Two Story and Ranch Style.
   
   
5. Opportunities for real appreciation in Home Values.

Although Homes for Sale are well priced and bargains can be found the market is tighter than many people think.

There are 137 Homes for Sale in Oakley California 94561 right now. However only 43 of those are Bank Owned Homes and 93 are Short Sales. In April 37 Homes sold and in March 53 Homes sold. However, there are 186 Short Sale Homes Pending and only 7 closed escrow in April and 11 in March.

Why I find the above interesting is that is shows of the Homes for Sale only about 5% of the Short Sale Homes will actually close escrow. This means the effective number of Homes for Sale is far less than 137 and is probably less than 100. The supply of actual Homes for Sale is about 2 months - Oakley California 94561 is a Sellers Market.

The average sold price of Homes for Sale per SF is $117, up from $111 in March. For Bank Owned Homes it is $103.00, and for Short Sales it is $104.00.

For more information on Homes for Sale in Oakley California 94561 e-mail me directly or go to HomePointRealEstate.com. Get a Free Book on 19 Things you need to Know to Short Sale Your Home or a Book on Buying a Short Sale Home. Get free information on Bank Owned Homes.