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A Thanksgiving Gift from First Time Home Buyers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:05:00 GMT

First tiem home buyers lead the way out of the housing slump...

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

The Tale of Two Sales-Insight for Buyers and Sellers

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:44:00 GMT

One home is sold, the other one is not...tips for buyers and sellers

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Is the Demise of the Buyers Market at Hand?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:57:00 GMT

Buyers tax credit extended and expanded. Pending home index continues to rise. Is the the end of the buyers market?

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carl, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Halloween Treats for Homebuyers from Uncle Sam

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:42:01 GMT

Tax credit to be extended and expanded. High balance conforming loan limits extended through 2010.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Sept '09 Bay Area Real Estate Market Activity Report

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Median price and number of sales flattens, pending sales and days on market continue to shrink. See Sept '09 Market Activity at www.bayareamarketmetrics.com

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Be Sucessful when Buying a Shrot Sale or Foreclosure

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:25:01 GMT

Many of our buyer clients are currently focused on the entry-level or first-time move-up categories. As I’ve been mentioning for months, housing inventory has dwindled sharply and many of the homes for sale are lender-controlled. In other words many of the listings in these categories are bank owed or short sales. And the competition is fierce.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Like a Celestial Alignment-A Rarely Seen Convergence of Events that Benefit Home-Buyers

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:02:05 GMT

If you are still trying to decide whether to buy your first home, the convergence of affordable prices, motivated sellers, low rates and tax credits almost seem as rare as a celestial alignment of the sun, moon and stars and it just may be signaling that the time is right for you. In my life experience I have rarely seen such a blending of opportunity for home buyers. Here are just a few indications of how the market may be properly aligned for you right now:

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

A Tale of Two Sales-FanieMae are you Listening

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:07:01 GMT

Two sales illustrate the complexities in buying and selling real estate.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Bay Area Housing Inventory Shrinks-Tips for Buyers and Sellers

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:43:01 GMT

Tips for buyers and sellers in a "low inventory" market.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Time to get off the Real Estate Roller Coaster

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:49:01 GMT

All market indicators point to a recovering real estate market.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Why Would You?

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Why would you register or give out personal information to get real estate listings or mortgage information?

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Moving at the Speed of Opportunity or Sitting on the Sidelines?

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:14:00 GMT

The real estate market is changing. Are you moving at the speed of opportunity?

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, h, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Moving at the Speed of Opportunity or Sitting on the Sidelines?

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:05 GMT

The real estate market is changing. Are you moving at the speed of the opportunity or sitting on the sidelines?

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, h, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Moving at the Speed of Opportunity or Sitting on the Sidelines?

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Some people are sitting on the sidelines...taking a wait and see attitude, waiting for the market to "change," hoping that some of the perceived risk will be reduced by more stable credit and mortgage markets, and wishing that just one more piece of positive news would filter out of the media to convince them to become active and take action.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, h, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Shadow Invetory of Foreclosed Homes-Fact or Fiction

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:46:00 GMT

You may have heard media stories of this so called “shadow inventory” of foreclosed homes that banks are intentionally holding off the market. The storys usually include a list of “sinister” reasons for why banks would hold properties off the market. The question came to me again as I was reviewing the July Market Metrics Report for the Bay Area.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Now Available for Viewing-A Collection of Videos and Slide Shows

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:32:00 GMT

From people all over the world comes a collection of slide shows, videos and story's - from funny to motivational from thought provoking to beautiful-courtesy of Russ Boyd and Joan Williams....and we would like to share them with you.

By brokerruss

Tags : funny, motivational, pictures, provoking, slideshows, thought, video

What Kind of Market is This? Buyers, Sellers or What!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:29:00 GMT

The activity that is creating the upswing in sales and median prices across the bay area counties shows extremely strong activity in each market’s entry level price range. Moreover, in the first week in June the number of pending listings in some areas exceeded new listings for the first time since July of 2005. This is an indicator of a healthier supply/demand balance.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Loan Modifications and a Visit To my Congresswomans Office

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:31:00 GMT

I visited Congresswoman Jackie Speier's office to discuss how she is helping homeowners in financial distress.

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, estate, for, homes, real, sale

June 2009 Bay Area Home Sales Report Here!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:06:00 GMT

Home prices rise, median prices increase, inventories shrink

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update

Update-Foreclosure Scam Investigation on Rise-New Homebuyer California Tax Credit Almost Gone

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Updates Fraud Warning Issued by Department of Real Estate and California New Homes Buyer$100 Million Tax Credit Nearly Gone

By brokerruss

Tags : Real, area, bay, buy, carlos, estate, for, foreclosures, homes, in, market, mateo, mortgage, real, sale, sales, san, short, update