Q 3 Report for Marin, Alameda and Contra Costa 2008 vs 2009
November 3, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Want to know what’s going on in today’s market? Check out the Q3 report for Marin, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties ~ single family homes. Read more
Save big money on your property tax….
February 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
As property values continue to decline it would be in your best interest to have your property tax reassessed. In 2006 and 2007 your property values were much higher than they are today. Why keep paying at the higher tax rate when the value of your home lost half of it’s value? You would be an idiot if you didn’t try to lower your base. Paying a higher tax rate is like paying a higher mortgage interest rate. Why pay a mortgage at 6.75 when you can refi for a 4.35 rate?
Challenge your assessed value. It’s easy. Read more
Housing stats for Alameda County 11/07 to 1/09…
February 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Down and dirty here’s the scenario. Interest rates are still low and you can buy property at a 45-50% discount (depending on location):
We have approx 5.5 months of inventory in Alameda County and the average price for a home is $379K which is a HUGE difference from the average price of $728K in late 2007. The average time it takes to sell a home today is 2 months with only 18-19% of the homes selling. Read more
