Augusta Ranch October 2009 Home Sales Report - Home Sales Report for October 2009 Augusta Ranch

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AUGUSTA RANCH OCTOBER 2009 SALES REPORT

In October we saw 10 sales close in Augusta Ranch, with a range in price from $96,000 to $322,000. The avg sale price was $195,690 w/2132 Sq Ft at $92.13 psf. 39 listings are active currently with an avg. list price of $232,909 & an avg Sq Ft of 2337 at $101.98 psf. There are currently 29 additional listings with contract offers on them that have an avg list price of about $94 psf. It appears that the listings with offers were priced closer to Sale prices than the ones that have not gotten offers yet. Good food for thought if you are thinking of selling.

Median Sales prices in Augusta Ranch for the last 3 months are showing a little less than they were from 4 - 6 months ago. Current 3 months median Sales price was $183,500 while the 4 - 6 month ago figure was at $215,389. A recent influx of buyers has appeared to flatten out the price declines to a degree, but with reports of more foreclosures on the way, time will tell what 2010 will bring us.

LIST OF OCTOBER SALES IN AUGUSTA RANCH: 2326 S Vincent SP $$322,000 (note List price was $280,000), 9526 E Natal SP $299,000, 9612 E Montgomery $254,900, 2458 S Duval SP $210,000, 9733 E Knowles SP $171,000, 9331 E Lompoc SP $155,000, 2107 S Drexel SP $155,000, 2715 S Keene SP $150,000, 2656 S Milburn SP $144,000, 9547 E Naranja SP $96,000.

The House & the Senate have EXTENDED the 1^st time $8,000 TAX CREDIT &

EXPANDED THE TAX CREDIT to certain other buyers who have owned for the past 5 years, with a $6,500 tax credit.

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In these tough times, providing affordable financing for qualified buyers is critical. Our housing recovery depends on it. The amount of money required to get into a house is sometimes prohibitive for some otherwise qualified people. I'm committed to helping qualified people find a way to buy a home while we have these great prices & low interest rates. It's a great time for those able. I negotiate with the sellers to pay part or all of a buyers closing costs & if we can't get that for you, I guarantee you will get the $1,000 as a minimum by paying it out of my commission at close of escrow.

Strategy of time can be the best defense for an owner thinking they might need to do something soon. Asking, if I take the loss now, will I be better off in a year or 2 than if I try to hold on, may be a strategy for avoiding a worse loss & getting back on a good track sooner.

Did you know that the lenders pay the real estate commission for a SHORT SALE! It's free to the seller, & in many cases the bank will pay the seller $1,000 - $1,500 to complete a SHORT SALE instead of letting it go to foreclosure. This is part of the new government plan. Take advantage if you need to. But try a refi or Loan Modification 1^st. These options are having more success lately.

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