There were 33 single family homes and 53 condo, new listings for sale in the City of Mission Viejo, California under $950,000 during the month of January 2012.
As for single family residences there were 51 that closed escrow during that period with an average listing price of $517,736 that closed escrow for $505,400. That's a 3% decrease from the reduced listing price and a 6% decrease from the original listing price. The average home size was 2187 square feet which calculates to $239 per square foot. The average percentage price change from month's end of December 2011 through the month's end of January 2012 was up 3.5% with somewhat larger square footage.
As for condos, there were 28 that closed escrow with an average listing price of $255,108 and closed for $249,305. That's a 2% decrease from the reduced listing price and a 5% decrease from the original listing price. The average home size was 1240 square feet which calculates to $199 per square foot, sales price. The average percentage price change from month's end of December 2011 through the month's end of January 2012 was up 4.6% with somewhat larger square footage.
In the month of January there were 1427 single family residence and condo closed sales in Orange County, Ca. of which 54% had special conditions such as short sales, bank owned (REO), auctions, etc. and are considered financially distressed sales. The number of financially distressed homes sold in January is down 23% as those sold in December. This is most likely due to the low activity in January compared to the year end closings in December. It still bears mentioning that with the volume of the shadow inventory looming in the background and the robo signing pending settlement with the government, we can expect that financially distressed homes will be with us for many more years.
If you are looking to study the on line market for a particular area with specific criteria, I am able to set up a personalized web site, with your criteria, so when a new listing enters the market you will receive an Email alerting you to that fact. There you will be able to review photos, catalogue, sort and save those homes into folders marked favorites, possibilities, or rejects. If the price of an existing home changes you will be notified. This allows you to follow the market trends as prices continue to change 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 relatively lower home prices. Orange County Real Estate is now 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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