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Robert Foust |North Orange County | Fullerton Real Estate | Brea Real Estate

Multiple bids on Anaheim real estate - $400,000 home gets 4 bids in three days

Anaheim real estateis just getting crazy again - run of the mill 4 bedroom home gets 4 offers in three days and then wants "last and best offers" to choose from. Is this really happening again? Sure is, for the very popular 350-450 thousand dollar range of homes for sale in Anaheim. What happened to the buyers market? Well, the supply has dried up so now all the buyers are fighting over the reachable priced homes in Anaheim. My buyers chose not to participate, but 3 of the 4 others did offer a scecond and last bid. Price went up by 30,000 dollars. This will only stop when we have more inventory to sell - soon to happen I believe.

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Mid-Range Fullerton Homes for sale will finally see some buyers

At last there is some light at the end of the tunnel for the mid-range homes for sale in Fullerton, as well as many other cities around the country. Fullerton real estate has been plagued with the lack of buyers above the entry level (bargain basement) category. But now the new tax credit for move up buyers may change all of that. The new law encourages the move up by allowing a tax credit of up to $6500 for purchases of move up homes as long as the price does not exceed $800,000. The income limits have also been raised to $125,000 for single and $225,000 for joint participants. Also in order to qualify the buyer must have lived in their current house for 5 of the last 8 years. If this incentive works, then the move up market can improve and it will also bring some more entry level homes into the market. Sounds like a Win-Win to me.

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La Mirada real estate becoming a destination community

La Mirada real estate is gaining popularity, especially now that "value" has become a diving force for buyers. La Mirada offer a wide range of homes and condos that can appeal to every levelof buyer. Proximity to the college has developed into an outstanding perk for many of the staff as well as students and citizens. Property price have been driven down to where La Mirada is seen to offer more square feet of home for the dollar. This, coupled with clean and safe neighborhoods, makes La Mirada homes for sale a destination city - one that people want to live in.

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One great tip for Buyers when offering on Fullerton Real Estate - or anywhere

I know that this will seem apparent, but it is often overlooked. If trying to buy a home for sale in Fullerton, or any other city for that matter, the buyer has to watch the price very carefully. Now I am not talking about value, but rather about the negotiation and getting them to accept your offer, instead of one from someone else. It may seem crazy, but do not bid an even or round number. Just bump the bid up by $1,000. For example if you want to bid $375,000 for a home, stop and think - will someone else likely pick that same number? Set yourself apart from the crowd by bidding $376,000 instead. I have seen just one thousand dollars make a distinguishing difference to the Seller, in effect they just say "give it to the high bidder". Especially in these days where many people want the same nice home, a minor price difference can get your offer selected (and what is the downside - nothing). Give it a try - no harm, no foul.

We have seen this happen in Fullerton real estate two times in the last two months, it works.

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Tax credit for Move Up Buyers will help Fullerton real estate sales, and many others

If the current tax credit for first time buyers is extended and modified as is now proposed, then move up buyers will get a $6500 tax credit also. Fullerton real estate could get a real boost from this new twist - the current proposal not only allows for move up buyer to participate, but also increases the current limit on income. Being considered now is a plan to let income go up to $250,000 (for joint filling) or $125,000 (for single filing). Also required is the criteria that the buyer has to have lived in their current home for 5 of the last 8 years. Homes for sale in Fullerton would then get a boost, which has not been seen in the current wake of the existing tax credit. The current tax credit targeted the first time home buyer, and therfore excluded the mid range homes typically desired by the move up buyers. If this all passes then the real estate market will get a shot in the arm.

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