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Inventory of Dublin Ranch Homes Drops Significantly

01-15-09
Roger Clark

Owners of Dublin Ranch homes took back a lion’s share of the market in the month of December, 2008. Inventory numbers out today show a steep decline in the months of inventory, indicating the market has once again moved back toward the favor of sellers.

Inventory dropped to 4.8 months from 7.4 months in November. Months of inventory is a measurement of the “velocity of the market;” according to current supply and demand, it could be said that if no other homes came on the market after today it would take almost five months to sell off the current inventory.
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While 4.8 months is still considered a “buyer’s market,” it is not considered to be the “strong buyer’s market” of the month before. Traditionally, the velocity of the real estate market increases in the early months of the year; should this hold true next year, we may see the Dublin Ranch market become an “even market” (one that favors neither buyers nor sellers) or even a weaker “seller’s market.”

For a free copy of our Special Report How to Sell Your Home in a Buyer’s Market (and Get the Best Price Faster Than Anyone Else Around!) feel free to contact us.

A New Year With New Opportunities to Build Wealth

01-15-09
Roger Clark

We talk to a lot of people who live in Dublin Ranch. From our conversations in later 2008, it was easy to see that the economy had most of us looking forward to the fresh start coming with a New Year. Most of the time, when an investment sector is suffering, we can transfer as much of our liquid assets as possible to markets that are thriving. By staying on top of financial ebbs and flows we expect to come out even, and hope to come out ahead. This was not the case in 2008; the slide of our markets was across the board, and the impact rivaled the events leading up to the Great Depression.

One of the interesting things we’re seeing in our market now is a transfer of wealth from intangible assets (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. ) to tangible assets (gold, silver, and real estate). Much of this is happening because of inflation, but it also has to do with consumer’s comfort levels. In other words, when investors lose money in “intangibles,” they go back to things they can touch and hold onto with their hands.

Owners of Dublin Ranch homes, condos and townhomes purchased their properties because they felt they were good investments. While an adequate case could be brought for how that has not been the case lately, we are seeing a shift in the market here in the Bay Area. There are a lot of people looking to buy, and well-priced property will sell with multiple offers and above the asking price.

Most people know that lenders are having to off-load their real estate assets that have been acquired through the process of foreclosure. Many times, these properties are being offered at a discounted price so the lender can get the “non-performing asset” off their books. A couple of years ago, acquiring a property in the Bay Area that was cash-flow positive meant that you had a loan that was negatively amortized. Now, with fewer people being able to buy and the strengthening of the rental market, along with the decline in property values, the opportunity to buy couldn’t be more ideal. As Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich Dad” said, now is the time to “Buy it Right!”

A few weeks ago we here at Dublin Ranch Lifestyle made a decision to help residents build wealth back into their portfolio through real estate. To do that, we will be offering Bay Area bank-owned properties that should perform well in the coming years as you are looking to rebuild your nest egg. Most, if not all, of the properties we will be bringing to market will be outside of the Dublin Ranch area. However, we will be showing these properties to you and offering a free analysis of how these properties could perform for you through three primary investment objectives: appreciation, cashflow, and income sheltering.

You will be able to find these properties on our site in the Real Estate section. If you would like to speak with us about the risks and rewards of real estate investment, we would be happy to share our 30-minute presentation with you; contact us today!

Happy New Year, Dublin Ranch!

01-15-09
Roger Clark

What a wild ride! Dublin Ranch residents have definitely seen a lot of changes, both in our community and in our real estate market this year. While all of us have had our own challenges and circumstances we've had to face, here at Dublin Ranch Lifestyle we recognize there is a lot about which we can be excited with the coming New Year.

We live in a thriving, beautiful community, and we are so fortunate to call Dublin Ranch home. If we haven't had the opportunity to connect with you personally, we look forward to doing so. We are excited to be able to help you in your real estate goals in any way we can. Happy 2009!

The "Second Best" Compliment We Can Receive

01-15-09
Roger Clark

Owners of Dublin Ranch homes have a friend, and an ally, to answer all their real estate questions. We pride ourselves on working hard, and in getting results for you. We just received the below client testimonial, and were so excited we had to share it with you. Read what these clients had to say about us, and about Sergio Szyrko with Bank of America, the loan agent to whom we referred them:

Dear Roger and Sergio,

As first time home buyers, the thought of buying a home was quite overwhelming. In particular, all the paperwork, and the financial aspects did keep us up a few nights! However once you came on board the process actually became quite enjoyable and fun!

Its been one hell of a positive experience and we would like to thank you both for taking us by the hand and walking us through the entire process. You have been there with us each step of the way, explained things in ways that were understandable (and many times more than once I might add), and really helped take a lot of the stress out of the process.

Your attention to details and your promptness in communicating with us and resolving issues in a timely (and calm) manner speaks volumes.

We want to thank you both sincerely, and you will be highly recommended to any of our friends / colleagues who may be contemplating purchasing (or selling) a home.

To a better future,

Khosrow and Mieko.

p.s We hope to have you over once we get some furniture!!


Of course, the HIGHEST compliment we can receive is a referral to one of your family or friends, or any one else you know (and like!) who could use our help right now. To let us know how we can help, call or email us today!

Inventory of Dublin Ranch Homes Spikes in November 2008

01-15-09
Roger Clark

If you have been considering purchasing a home in Dublin Ranch, now is a great time to buy. After several months of falling inventories which suggested we were trending toward a seller’s market. Now our market has trended strongly back toward a buyers market.

In real estate, “Months of Inventory” is a measurement used to determine the “velocity” of the the market. The measurement is made by taking the number of homes on the market in a given month and dividing it by the number of homes that sold in that same month. This information tells us whether the market favors buyers or sellers, and how strongly it does so.
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As a general rule of thumb, six or more months is considered a strong buyer’s market. From the above chart, you can see that the market for Dublin Ranch homes has not fovored buyers so strongly since April of this year.

Trying to sell your home in this market can be challenging. For a copy of our Special Report How to Sell a Home in a Buyer’s Market (and Get the Best Price Faster than Anyone Around!) feel free to contact us.