Pittsburg, CA

The December 2008 median home price in Pittsburg CA was $180,000 for single family detached homes*. There were 123 home sales of single family detached homes in Pittsburg CA, the highest priced home sold for $500,000 the lowest price home sold for $30,000.(City as posted "Do not enter". Property boarded up and unsafe) The average selling price of detached single family homes for December 2008 in Pittsburg California was $184,642. Your Pittsburg California real estate market update was written January 9th, 2009. These homes were on the market an average of 52 days. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:

Home sales activity is UP in Pittsburg CA. There are currently 261 single family detached homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA (or under contingency contract). The list price of these homes ranges from $32,375 [the MLS says "Property to be sold at public auction event beg Nov 20th -23rd, call for exact location. List price is the starting bid for this home only, subject to a min reserve price & seller confirmation. Pre-auction offers may be accepted by the Seller until one week before the event."] to $599,000 and the median home price for single family homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA is $189,900.

The December 2008 median home price in Pittsburg CA was $135,000 for attached homes including duets, condos and townhomes. There were 11 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $310,000 and the lowest price unit sold for $44,000 (a 1 bedroom, 1 bath 527 sq ft condo). The average selling price of attached homes for December 2008 in Pittsburg California was $134,809. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end:

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Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Pittsburg CA! There are currently 14 attached homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA (or under contingency contract). The listing prices of these homes ranges from $47,000 to $199,900 and the median home price for attached homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA is $141,400.

As of January 9th, 2009 there are currently 481 properties on the market in Pittsburg CA. 425 of these are single family homes with a median list price of $174,900 for single family homes in Pittsburg CA. 56 of these are attached homes with a median list price of $104,950.

Recent archives of Pittsburg CA Real Estate Market Updates and Homes for Sale in Pittsburg CA include:

November 2008 Pittsburg CA real estate market snapshot and homes for sale in Pittsburg CA, written December 15^th, 2008

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* Based on information from the Contra Costa Association of REALTOR'S® MLS (for the monthly period from the first through the last day of the month). Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

Scoring your Credit - How's your FICO?

In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills can be analyzed, sliced, diced, spindled and mutilated into a single indicator of whether you're likely to meet your future obligations.

All three of the major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) use a slightly different system to arrive at a score. The best known is called the FICO score, based on a model developed by Fair Isaac and Company (hence the name) and used by Experian. Equifax's model is called BEACON, while TransUnion uses EMPIRICA. While each of the models considers a range of data available in your credit report, the primary factors are:

Each of these, and other items, are assigned a value and a weight. The results are added up and distilled into a single number. FICO scores range from 300 to 850, with higher being better. Typical home buyers likely find their scores falling between 600 and 850.

FICO scores are used for more than just determining whether or not you qualify for a mortgage. Higher scores indicate you are a better credit risk, and thus may qualify for a better mortgage rate.

What can you do about your FICO score? Unfortunately, not much. Since the score is based on a lifetime of credit history, it is difficult to make a significant change in the number with quick fixes. The most important thing is to know your FICO score and to ensure that your credit history is correct. Conveniently, Fair Isaac has created a web site (www.myFICO.com) that let's you do just that. For a reasonable fee, you can quickly get your FICO score from all three reporting agencies, along with your credit report. Also available is some helpful information and tools that help you analyze what actions might have the greatest impact on your FICO score. Each of the credit services offers similar services on their web sites: www.equifax.com, www.experian.com, andwww.transunion.com.

Armed with this information, you will be a more informed consumer and better positioned to obtain the most favorable mortgage available to you.

The November 2008 median home price in Pittsburg CA was $195,750 for single family detached homes*. There were 98 home sales of single family detached homes in Pittsburg CA, the highest priced home sold for $530,000 the lowest price home sold for $48,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for November 2008 in Pittsburg California was $209,617. Your Pittsburg California real estate market update was written December 15, 2008. These homes were on the market an average of 54 days. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:

Home sales activity is UP in Pittsburg CA. There are currently 267 single family detached homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA (or under contingency contract). The list price of these homes ranges from $32,375 [the MLS says "Property to be sold at public auction event beg Nov 20th -23rd, call for exact location. List price is the starting bid for this home only, subject to a min reserve price & seller confirmation. Pre-auction offers may be accepted by the Seller until one week before the event."] to $599,000 and the median home price for single family homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA is $192,600.

The November 2008 median home price in Pittsburg CA was $96,000 for attached homes including duets, patio villas, condos and townhomes. There were 9 attached units sold, the highest priced unit sold for $715,000 and the lowest price unit sold for $52,500 (a 3 bedroom, 1 and a half- bath 1,116 sq ft townhome). The average selling price of attached homes for November 2008 in Pittsburg California was $101,988. See below for information on attached homes sold on the low and high end:

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Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Pittsburg CA! There are currently 19 attached homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA (or under contingency contract). The listing prices of these homes ranges from $42,000 to $354,000 and the median home price for attached homes pending sale in Pittsburg CA is $139,900.

As of December 15, 2008 there are currently 538 properties on the market in Pittsburg CA. 477 of these are single family homes with a median list price of $180,000 for single family homes in Pittsburg CA. 61 of these are attached homes with a median list price of $112,500.

Buying or selling a home in Pittsburg CA or Pittsburg CA real estate, contact me as I am a skilled agent, offering extensive knowledge and strong negotiation skills who is truly focused on "Getting You Where You Need to Be!"

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* Based on information from the Contra Costa Association of REALTOR'S® MLS (for the monthly period from the first through the last day of the month). Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.

After a trip to the Mariner Walk model center, I discovered that this development is different. The Olson Company specializes in urban infill. What does that mean? It means that they work closely with the city officials and align the development to meet city's objectives, thereby winning approval to develop parcels within urban areas. Their goal is to provide low-maintenance lifestyles in cities rather than in quiet, tame, isolated suburban areas.

The representative at the model center was very competent and informed, able to discuss area revitalization efforts, including the construction of mixed-use commercial development nearby for which the city is already seeking tenants. The city is purportedly seeking businesses to create a pedestrian destination shopping area. Furthermore she pointed out that the marina was just blocks away as is a new elementary school under construction. The BART station is a short drive, approximately four miles.

The model homes were superbly finished and decorated, although loaded with options. I wanted to run home for my suitcase and toothbrush. My partner, ever pragmatic, suggested we wait until there is a bit more shopping in the area. It's a good argument, but the new home prices are so very affordable to be just a short distance from the BART line that will allow commutes into employment centers in Contra Costa County, Alameda County and the city of San Francisco.

Mariner Walk offers four plans, but the Anchorage at approximately 1,685 sq ft. is sold out in the current phase. There is currently one Starboard at approximately 1,810 sq. ft. being offered at $375,000. The Spinnaker at approximately 1,868 sq, ft, and the Regatta at approximately 1,967 sq. ft. currently range between $380,000 and $391,300. All models have a 2 bay garage and at least 3 bedrooms and at least 2.5 bathrooms.

Mariner Walk boasts an on-site playground and views of outlying hills. Please contact me to arrange a tour of the area and showing of these homes.

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