Clovis, CA

Clovis, CA Homes for Sale — VIP Search Tool Unveiled

Clovis Real Estate unveiled today it’s “VIP” Clovis Homes for Sale search tool. Clovis home buyers can use the tool to search Clovis homes for sale like never before. Home buyers can now search by a particular Clovis school, neighborhood, or even by type, such as Clovis luxury homes or Clovis foreclosures. “We wanted to give our clients the most advanced home search in all of Clovis and Fresno,” said Dr. John McMillen, owner of Clovis Real Estate. “You won’t find a Clovis homes search tool like this anywhere else.” Read more...

How to Get a Clovis Home Mortgage, Plus Low Rates

With Clovis home prices the most affordable they've been in the past 20 years and mortgage rates at historical loaws (today's rates are 5.20% for a 30-year fixed loan) it's a great time to buy a Clovis home. There's just one problem - unless you have a lot of spare cash laying around, you're going to need a home loan. But getting a mortgage is a lot tougher these days than it used to be. Banks have tightened their lending standards and now you need a lot more than just good credit to buy a Clovis home. We'll show you how to get a loan and who to contact for the best mortgage rates in Clovis. Read more.

Last week we attended the National Residential Economic conference in Fresno, CA which forecast the long-term housing market conditions. Click here if you missed our article about the future of the Clovis real estate market. We’re following up that article with a video from acclaimed University of California at Berkley Professor, Ken Rosen. Dr. Rosen discusses the current housing market and tells you why he thinks now is the best time to buy a home in the past 20 years. Don’t miss his insight. Click here to watch the video.

What is ClovisFest?

There are a number of reasons why Clovis, CA is one of the most sought after places to live in the Central Valley / Fresno area. While the Clovis Unified School System is a big draw for many families, activities like ClovisFest are just another reason why so many Californians are eager to relocate or move to Clovis. ClovisFest is a 35 year old Clovis tradition that takes place on the 3rd weekend every September. The two-day event offers carnival rides, food, and music over 10 square blocks in Old Town Clovis. Read more.

Relocating / Moving Tips for Clovis, CA

Are you relocating or moving to Clovis, CA? There are a number of reasons why we think you’ll love it here. Here are a few short articles about Clovis, the Clovis school system (called Clovis Unified School District), and recreation opportunities:

• Top 5 Reasons to move to Clovis
• Great schools,
• Safe neighborhoods,
• Abundance of recreation opportunities,
• Why we think you’ll find Clovis to be the exact kind of community you’ve been looking for!

Renting / Types of Clovis Rentals

There are a number of apartments, condos, and single family home rentals in Clovis. Unfortunately, there’s really no one good source to find every rental out there. Your best bet is the Fresno Bee newspaper, Craigslist (Fresno), or the Internet. There’s a number of property management companies we can recommend. Send us an email and we’ll forward them on. Rent ranges from the $700-$2500, depending on how large a space you need, the quality of the rental complex or home, and its Clovis location. Like most things, usually the more you pay, the nicer the place. Keep in mind you’ll likely need first month’s rent, a security deposit (usually 1 month’s rent), and a “pet” fee if you have a dog or cat.

Types of Clovis Homes for Sale

Clovis has the best of both worlds when it comes to real estate. It has rural and country living and urban and city living — all at an affordable price. Every year, more than 5,000 new residents take advantage of Clovis’ relative low cost of housing. Because of the market shift, you can now buy a Clovis home for about the same cost as renting. The median cost of a new three-bedroom, two-bath home in Clovis during the Fall of 2009 was less than $250,000. If you have a good Clovis Realtor, you can still find a beautiful 3 bed 2 bath home around $200,000. Or if you need a large family home, there’s still plenty of Clovis homes that are 4-5 bedrooms with over 3,000 sq. ft. for sale in the high $200,000 to mid- $300,000 price range. Click here to search the current Clovis homes for sale.

If you’re looking to build your own home, there are a number of quality Clovis home builders. Some builders are now offering homes for sale for under $199,999. They’re small (around 1200 sq. ft.) but if that’s all you need it’s a great deal. If you need something larger or want a custom home, there are some great builders with larger than average home sites which range from $400,000 to over $1,000,000. Whatever your budget or circumstances, there’s likely a Clovis home to suit your needs. There are a variety of Clovis homes for sale. Since you’re new to the area, give us a call and we’ll help you find the right home, builder, or neighborhood. No one knows Clovis like we do!

Clovis Real Estate

If you’re relocating to Clovis, let us know. We specialize in Clovis real estate and we’ll help make your move a lot easier and less stressful. Happy moving!