Archive for January, 2010

California Home Buying Tax Credit in 2010? – 1.29.2010

Friday, January 29th, 2010

  The market continues to be very active, especially within the entry-level price range and up to $550,000.  For example; last week, a 980 sq. ft. 2-bedroom condo entered the market and in only one day, went pending.  With low inventory and limited quality listings, buyers are competing for reasonably priced ...

Short Sale vs. Bank Owned R.E.O. – 1.22.2010

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

  More and more buyers are looking for distressed properties, thinking the deals are there.  In today’s market, buyers will typically find two types of distressed properties: short sales and bank owned REOs.  These properties are different in that short sales are homes that sell in pre-foreclosure phase, while REOs are ...

$6,500 Federal Tax Credit for “Move Up” Homebuyers – 1.15.2010

Friday, January 15th, 2010

  Local agents agree that the real estate market will soon return to the same high-energy activity levels seen before the holidays. Already we are seeing a noticeable, steady interest from eager people showing up at Sunday Open Houses, especially in the $650,000 and below price range.  The first half of ...

Happy New Year! Playa Vista 2009 Market Report – 1.8.2010

Friday, January 8th, 2010

What will the 2010 market be like?  Depending on your news source, you will hear either good or bad news about the upcoming real estate market.  On a national level, The Wall Street Journal reported on December 29, 2009, “Latest Home Price Data is Good News for Buyers." The paper referenced ...