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GREAT TIPS FOR YOUR BACK YARD

Daniel Del Carlo — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:09:16 +0000

Summertime is here, and the weather is getting warmer. This means it is a perfect time to get a head start on making your yard look perfect! While shopping at the local home improvement store, I noticed there was a huge selection of plants and flowers for improving gardens. With colorful plants and flowers such as these, your garden will be looking great in no time. This is the time of the year to enhance your already beautiful house with colorful flowers and healthy green plants. Not only does gardening make your house look amazing, in fact it helps you escape from the stress of your hectic everyday life. The article attached in the following like has some great tips for making your yard look great. Get started on your yard today so you can have a chance to enjoy your yard in the summer sun before fall rolls around. I took some of the tips from the article myself and my yard looks phenomenal, so have a read!

TIPS FOR BACK YARD

Landscaping ideas for the backyard landscaping 4 home (slideshare.net)

Daniel Del Carlo — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:56:40 +0000

2009 RECAP

Well, another year is behind us here in the San Francisco and San Mateo real estate market and here are the market stats for 2009 in San Francisco.

In 2009, some prices have dropped but there were 4643 sales in San Francisco taking about 2–3 months on the average to close escrow. Real estate is selling. Interest rates have been low and with some government intervention as far as tax credits, the government tried to simulate the home sales.thru out 2009.

As of now interest rates are still down, But the question is how long?

With the home buyer’s tax credit has been extended until the end in April, 2010.

This gives any buyers another opportunity who did not get involved in 2009 a chance to do so in the beginning of 2010. Together with the tax credit, low interest rates, and with the increase of inventory of homes on the market as the beginning of the year usually brings, give buyers reasons to buy now.

In the end 2009 was another challenging year for sellers and another amazing opportunity for buyers and as of right now buyers still have an amazing opportunity but no one knows how know it will last. So my recommendation is to take advantage of it now before it is too late.

San Francisco Weekly Sales Activity

Daniel Del Carlo — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:00:51 +0000

Real Estate is still active in San Francisco.

As expected sales numbers went back down about 31% in San Francisco real estate market from the previous holiday week which included the end of June. But the total sales volume over the week increased a little over 24% and the number of listings in contract increased also.

The number of listing increased by a little over 10% so there is more homes on the market.

Average days on the market increased by 14 days to 62 days. Homes are still selling between 2 – 3 months.

MLS Stats for single family in San Francisco	Week Ending	Week Ending	Week Ending	Weekly %
	6/27/2009	7/4/2009	7/11/2009	Change

# of sales	41	61	42	-31.15%
Avg. Sold Price	$1,185,141	$1,102,472	$1,178,705	6.91%
Avg. Days On The Market (Sold)	58	48	62	29.17%

# of Contingent	103	137	163	18.98%
# of Pendings	175	208	262	25.96%
	_________	_________	_________
Total in Contract	278	345	425	23.19%

# of Listings	465	509	562	10.41%
Avg. List Price	$1,707,339	$1,766,470	$1,620,786	-8.25%

Sold Price % of Listing Price	69.41%	62.41%	72.72%	16.52%

Total Sales Volume	$48,590,800	$39,689,000	$49,505,600	24.73%

Click here to get a break down in your area

California Tax Credit for New Home Purchase

Daniel Del Carlo — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:19:14 +0000

If you don’t already know, California is offering up to $10,000 in tax credit for qualified buyers on or after March 1, 2009 and before March 1, 2010, can purchase a principal home that has never been occupied. The buyer must live in the new home a minimum of two years immediately following the purchase date.

Applications will be reviewed and credit allocations will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once $100,000,000 has been allocated, the tax credit will no longer be available. Please check the website below for updates on the allocated and remaining credits available.

Don’t miss out before the program money runs out!

For more info, visit: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/New_Home_Credit.shtml

WHY IS IT A BEST TIME TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN SAN FRANCISCO, SAN MATEO, AND THE BAY AREA NOW?

Daniel Del Carlo — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:42:12 +0000

Excellent interest rates for new mortgages that will make payments lower. With the lower interest rates you will need to make less to qualify. Rates have not been like this for 40 years and may not be again!

The marketplace is experiencing lower prices, which translates to more selection and opportunity for buyers.

Sellers are more willing to negotiate on their home– not just on price but on other things. Buyers who are still in the market are probably very serious and definitely worth working with.

People were still buying homes in the early 80’s when interest rates were18% for FHA and 7 points. Buying a home, even at high interest rates was still a better alternative than renting. If a person has a job and mediocre credit, buying a home is a definite recommendation. The mediocre rate is probably 8%, great time for mediocre credit.

People moving up from start homes to average or mid-price homes are also likely to continue to buy even in slow times. The reason is that they have equity in their current home and with the low rates available, can
afford a much larger home at close to the same payment they are currently making. The buyer can also pull equity or buy investment property.

Thats why you should buy your house now!