About Murrieta's Colony

The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes for Sale: 40575 Via Malagas, Murrieta 92562.

Looking for Murrieta houses for sale in The Colony? Then take a look at this adorable SINGLE STORY home, located in The Colony, a prestigious 55+ active adult community.

It has two bedrooms plus a third room that could be a bedroom, office, or study.

The 2 1/2 car garage has custom epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry, and enough room for a golf cart.

The low maintenance backyard makes for easy care, and includes a covered patio and your own fruit trees! (Lemon, lime, orange, and pomegranate.)

The private front courtyard includes a relaxation fountain.

Close to dining, shopping, entertainment, and medical facilities, such as Loma Linda Hospital.

The Colony 55+ Senior Community features lush frontyard landscaping, walkways, and 24-hour guard-gated protection

The Colony boasts resort-like amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, club house, pool & spa, tennis, gym, organized activities, events, and much more!

To learn more about this home and see lots more photos, follow this link to 40575 Via Malagas, Murrieta 92562!

Copyright ©2012 Bill Burchard

Fixed Mortgage Rates Average 3.87% (30-Year), 3.16% (15-Year) for Week Ending 2/9/2012, Murrieta CA.

Need a new FHA home loan, or want to refinance for a lower mortgage payment? Freddie Mac shows homeloans this week averaged 3.87% for 30 year fixed rate mortgages, while 15 year fixed rate mortgages averaged 3.16%.

According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.87 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending February 9, 2012, matching last week when it also averaged 3.87 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.05 percent.

The 15-year fixed rate mortgage this week averaged 3.16 percent with an average 0.7 point, up from last week when it averaged 3.14 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.29 percent.

In the West (CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA, UT, ID, MT, HI, AK, GU), Freddie Mac noted that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.84 percent with an average 0.8 point, while the 15-year fixed rate mortgage this week averaged 3.15 percent with an average 0.8 point.

Source: Freddie Mac, February 9, 2012, available from "Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Holds at All-Time Record Low"; Internet; Accessed February 10, 2012.

The information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

Copyright ©2012 Bill Burchard

The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes for Sale, Murrieta CA: February 7, 2012.

Looking for Murrieta houses for sale? The Colony 55+ Senior Community housing market has plenty to offer.

The Colony has 41 Senior Community homes for sale in Murrieta CA with an average home price of $236,457 and an average price-per-square-foot of $144.71, according to the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

Just a few of the homes for sale in The Colony are shown in the table below. Follow the link to check out The Colony 55+ Senior Community home price trends!

Data courtesy of the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed, and is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

ABSORPTION RATES

Buying a house? Selling a house? Whether you’re a home buyer or a home seller, you may want to know whether it’s a buyer’s market, or a seller’s market. How can you determine whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? By looking at housing market absorption rates.

Click here to see whether it’s a buyer’s market, or a seller’s market for The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes.

Copyright ©2012 Bill Burchard

The Colony 55+ Senior Community Home Prices, Murrieta CA - Average: $210,457; SqFt: $128.72, February 7, 2012.

There were 14 homes for sale at The Colony in Murrieta CA that closed (sold) during the past 90 days with an average home price of $210,457 and an average price-per-square-foot of $128.72, according to the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

Last month, 17 houses for sale at The Colony closed with an average sales price of $210,400 and an average price-per-square-foot of $130.20. One year ago, 20 houses for sale at The Colony closed with an average sales price of $229,818 and an average price-per-square-foot of $139.88.*

The charts on the right show the average sold price trends of The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes. (Sold prices are the actual amount that buyers paid for the home.) The first chart shows sold prices over the past 24 months. The second chart shows sold prices since 2002. The blue SOLD line in each chart shows the month-to-month fluctuations in sold prices. The red TREND line smoothes the month-to-month fluctuations using a 12-month moving average. The TREND line makes it easier to determine the overall housing market’s price trend.

Click here for info on The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes for Sale.

ABSORPTION RATES

Buying a house? Selling a house? Whether you’re a home buyer or a home seller, you may want to know whether it’s a buyer’s market, or a seller’s market. How can you determine whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? By looking at housing market absorption rates.

Click here to see whether it’s a buyer’s market, or a seller’s market for The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes.

*The values shown for each month are based on data measured during the prior 90 days of activity. For example, values shown for December 2011 are based on data measured from the beginning of October 2011 through the end of December 2011. The information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.

Copyright ©2012 Bill Burchard

The Colony 55+ Senior Community Home Absorption Rates, Murrieta CA - February 7, 2012.

Buying a house? Selling a house? Whether you’re a home buyer or a home seller, you may want to know whether it’s a buyer’s market, a seller’s market, or a stable market.

In a buyer’s market, home buyers have the upper hand and can drive hard bargains for their dream home.

In a seller’s market, sellers have the advantage and can demand top dollar for their home.

In a stable market, the bargaining advantage is balanced between buyers and sellers.

The Absorption Rate Trend chart (top) shows the twelve month absorption rate trend over the past several months for The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes. When the green line is trending between 0-5 months, it’s considered a Seller’s Market. When the green line is between 5-7 months, it’s considered a Stable Market. When the green line is above 7 months, then it’s considered a Buyer’s Market.

The Absorption Rate Per Sold Price chart (center) compares the absorption rates for The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes priced below the average sold price versus homes priced above the average sold price. This chart is useful for determining how many months a home may take to sell based upon its asking price. As you might expect, the chart suggests that homes priced below the average will sell sooner than homes priced above the average.

The Absorption Rate Per Square Foot Price chart (bottom) compares the absorption rates for sold homes at The Colony 55+ Senior Community priced below the average square foot price versus homes priced above the average square foot price. As with the Absorption Rate Per Sold Price chart (center), this chart also suggests that homes priced below the average will sell sooner than homes priced above the average.

Click here for info on The Colony 55+ Senior Community Home Price Trends.

Click here for info on The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes for Sale.

UNDERSTANDING ABSORPTION RATES

How can you determine whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? By looking at housing market absorption rates.

Copyright ©2012 Bill Burchard