According to the the National Association of Realtors®, “distressed homes” represented nearly 2 of every fifth home sold in January 2010. Clearly, real estate investors are taking advantage of good deals on cheap property. But there’s risk involved.
Posts Tagged ‘Marin Real Estate’
Marin County’s Most Expensive Home Sales 2009
Marin County’s luxury housing market was challenging last year. 128 homes over two million dollars sold in Marin last year compared to 222 in 2008 and 288 in 2007. Despite the economy, some pricey Marin homes were still selling and some special luxury homes were even sold above the listed sales price. [...]
Will Luxury Real Estate Market Be Hardest Hit?
I was reading an article by Robert Frank (The Wealth Report) of the Wall Street Journal discussing Why Luxury Housing Could Be Hit Hardest. Many people have said the market crisis hasn’t impacted the wealthy, but has absolutely impacted Marin County.
While previous market swings (such as around the .com bust) have not made a [...]
Prepping your Marin home for Sale
The holidays are almost through and many Marin homeowners are thinking about putting on their homes in the New Year. Here are a few tips to prep your home for sale.
Create curb appeal. First impressions can be everything. If it doesn’t look good out front, potential buyers may never enter the front door. Cut [...]
Marin Real Estate – OFF the MLS
The real estate stats lie. If you have spent any time on my site, you know I LOVE real estate stats. I am stats junkie as a matter of fact. They provide a ton of valuable information. Unfortunately, what you can’t see from the currents stats are real listing inventory numbers.
In Marin County, a HUGE [...]
Kentfield Real Estate Market Profile, Monday, October 20
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Kentfield. Kentfield home prices have been on a nice up trend in recent weeks but inventory and days-on-market have been increasing. The Market Action Index has been essentially flat.
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Ross Real Estate Market Profile- Monday, October 20
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Ross. Home prices are up this week in Ross have dipped slightly but they have settled in recent weeks. With inventory trending up but days-on-market and the Market Action Index essentially flat recently, conditions don’t seem to a have strong up or down pull.
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Larkspur Real Estate Market Profile- Monday, October 20
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Larkspur. Home prices are up this week in Larkspur while the average days on market continues to to climb. The market action index has been on the rise- a positive indication for the market.
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San Rafael Real Estate Market Profile- Monday, October 20
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in San Rafael. Home prices are down again this week in San Rafael while the average days on market continues to to climb. Inventory has been tightening. The market action index remains flat.
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Corte Madera Real Estate Market Profile- Monday, October 20
This market profile is a snapshot of what is happening in Corte Madera. Home prices are down again this week in Corte Madera while the average days on market continues to to climb and home inventory is tightening. The market action index remains flat.
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