There were 36 single family homes and 8 condos, new listings for sale in the city of Anaaheim Hills, California under $950,000 during the month of February 2009.
As for single family residences there were 12 that closed escrow during that period with an average listing price of $621,802 that closed escrow for $603,723. That's a 3% decrease from the reduced listing price and a 4% decrease from the original listing price. The average home size was 2223 square feet which calculates to $250 per square foot. The average percentage price change from January 2010 through February 2010 was up 9.9% with slightly larger square footage.
As for condos, there were 11 that closed escrow with an average listing price of $378,106 and closed for $374,181. That's a 1% decrease from the reduced listing price and a 2% decrease from the original listing price. The average home size was 1329 square feet which calculates to $255 per square foot, sales price. The average percentage price change from January 2010 through February 2010 was up 19.4% with slightly larger square footage.
In the month of February there were 1503 single family residence and condo's closed sales in Orange County, of which 53% had special conditions such as short sales, pre-foreclosure, bank owned (REO), auctions, etc. and are considered distressed sales. Special condition sales take infinitely longer to close and have multiple offers due to the fact that investors have returned to the market place and the lenders are selecting the strongest offer, in some cases all cash. The price trend is slightly down do to the activity at the low end.
If you are looking to study the on line market for a particular area with specific criteria, I am able to set up a web site, with your criteria, so when a new listing enters the market you receive an Email alerting you to that fact. There you will be able to review photo's, catalogue, sort and save those homes into folders marked favorites, possibilities, or rejects. If the price changes you will also be notified . This allows you to follow the market trends as prices continue to drop without calling many real estate offices for information. This service is free and is my way of demonstrating how I may earn your business when you are ready to buy or sell. Contact me with your particulars at gerry@gerrygoodman.com
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This is a wonderful time for qualified buyers to be in the marketplace. Interest rates are still quite low and with much lower home prices.
Orange County Real Estate is still quite affordable!
About Gerry Goodman:
Rather than list my credentials or a list of satisfied customers, I thought I would let you know about my business philosophy and what you can expect when we work together.
Although relocating can be exciting, the process can sometimes be quite strenuous and unnerving.
As you enter the marketplace and begin to ponder what agent or real estate company to go with, I would like to share the following thoughts with you. Real estate is a personal service business, so just don't hire a company hire a person. Expect knowledge and skill from the realtor that you hire in the areas of financing, contracts, negotiating and marketing. Select a Realtor with a track record of producing results. Buying or selling a home should not be left to chance and is not something that you let a friend try. Trust the buying or selling of your home only to a professional and accept nothing less than excellence.
As a real estate broker with access to all homes listed for sale in Southern California, I am prepared to keep you on top of the market thru Email and phone updates. This eliminates the need for you to visit other web sites for answers to specific questions regarding a particular area or property. I will also set up a personal web site with your search criteria, for you to review, sort and catalogue all new listings. Every time a new listing hits the market you will automatically receive an Email telling you to go to the web site. It provides you the capability to stay in touch with the current housing inventory and observe the pricing trends and you will find it user friendly as we search for your new home.
As a full time real estate professional, my aim is to represent you interests through the entire process and to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
Whenever you or your friends are looking to buy or sell a home or investment property, I promise results and communications along the way. I invite you to contact me so we may explore how I may earn your business.
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