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Mountain View Real Estate Market Trend

overview Today I reviewed the Mountain View's Single Family Real Estate market of April 2008 compared to April 2009 shows some interesting economic changes:

1.) The homes inventory rose to 101 this year from last year's 55.The sold homes are grow from 15 last April to 20 this year.

2.) The average price of Mountain View homes this year has lowered to $860,400 from last years' $1,106,718. The median price on Mountain View homes has dropped from $1,072,625 to $837,500.

3.) It takes average 52 days to sell a Mountain View home, but last April was 29 days.

With all the numbers that show this month we have almost double the Mountain View homes for sale and about 5 more homes actually sold. The average and median price for

Mountain View homes both dropped about 20% from last April to this April. The price dropped due to a lot of lower end homes as short sales and REO (bank owned) homes sold. The above information came from the multiple listing services www.reil.com

If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property at or near Mountain View, California please contact Grace Keng, REALTOR®. at 408-733-8887 or by e-mail at GraceKeng1@gmail.com.

Sunnyvale, Ca. Single Family Home Market Update

An overview of Sunnyvale’s Single Family Real Estate market of April 2008 compared to April 2009 shows some interesting economic changes:

1.) The homes inventory rose to 186 this year from last year’s 203.The sold homes are lower from 42 last April to 38 this year.

2.) The average price of Sunnyvale homes this year has lowered to $639,043 from last years’ $902,244. The median price on Sunnyvale homes has dropped from $875,000to $639,043.

3.) It takes average 50 days to sell a Sunnyvale home, but last April was 23 days. With all the numbers that show this month we have less Sunnyvale homes for sale and less of them actually sold. The average and median price for Sunnyvale homes both dropped about 40% from last April to this April. The price dropped due to a lot of lower end homes as short sales and REO (bank owned) homes sold. The above information came from the multiple listing services www.reil.com If you are planning to buy or sell homes, I offer free consultation so you will have a clear picture of the current real estate market.

Los Altos California Real Estate Trend

An overview of Los Altos Single Family Real Estate market of April 2008 compared to April 2009 shows some interesting economic changes:

1.) The Los Altos homes inventory rose to 132 this year from last year’s 65. The sold homes are a little less then last year. Last April sold 24 homes and this April is 11.

2.) The average Los Altos homes price is still on the down turn. This year’s sold price is $1,574,000 vs. last years’ $2,050,114. The median sales onLos Altos homes has dropped also from $1,760,404 to this year $1,500,000.

3). It would take 60 days this year to sell a Los Altos home but last year would be only 29 day. From all the numbers we can tell there are more homes for sale and less of them actually sold. The home prices have modestly drifted downwards. Los Altos continues to attract the qualified buyers who are looking for good schools, and the quality of life. The above data information came from the www.reil.com

If you are planning to buy or sell homes in Silicon Valley, I offer a free 45 min. consultation to cover a complete he current real estate market. You can email me GraceKeng1@gmail.com If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Santa Clara County ( sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga, Moutain View, San jose..), California please contact Grace Keng, REALTOR®.

Cupertino CA Single Family Market Trend

An overview of Cupertino’s Single Family Real Estate market of April 2008 compared to April 2009 shows some interesting economic changes: 1.) The Cupertino homes inventory rose to 137 this year from last year’s 95. The sold homes are a little less then last year. Last April sold 27 homes 27 and this April is 26. 2.) The averageCupertino homes price is still on the down turn. This year’s sold price is $1,095,319 vs last years’ $1,278,179. The median sales on Cupertino homes has dropped also from $1,199,000 to this year $955,000. 3.) It takes shorter this April to sell a Cupertino home as 26 days vs 27 days. With all the numbers we can tell there are more Cupertino homes for sale and less of them actually sold. The average and median price for Cupertino homes dropped about 10% from last April to this April. The above data information came from the www.reil.com and the graph information came from the http://www.clarusresource.com/ If you are planning to buy or sell homes in Silicon Valley, I offer a free 45 min. consultation to cover a complete he current real estate market. You can email me GraceKeng1@gmail.com If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling property in Santa Clara County ( sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga, Moutain View, San jose..), California please contact Grace Keng, REALTOR® 408 799-8887 or email GraceKeng1@gmail.com

I want to offer your listing for $250,000 below asking price...

Silicon Valley  real estate

This morning I received a call out of blue.."Is this Grace? I want to know t the status of your listing so and so? I said:" It is fine!" I asked :" Are you an agent or a buyer?" He said "Buyer." He continued on:" Instead of wasting your time, Can I ask you to write an offer for $1.2 Million?" I was shocked! " You want discount $268,000. No way! It is below the comps." He said: "What is comps? It does not mean anything!" Of course we end the conversion quickly. The buyers call the listing agent to offer a ridiculous low price and wish to get home for about 20% lower than the asking price. I was speechless...

1st point: All real estate offer needs to be in writing to be effect.

2nd point: There is no such a easy flip opportunity under the sun.

3rd point: Buyers who intend to hire the listing agent. Do they know the pitfalls of the dual agency?

Grace Keng, Realtor, RE/MAX Real Estate Services Cupertino, CA

Gracekeng1@gmail.com. 408 799-8887