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Homes Sold

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
San Francisco County 246 11th Ave.- 04/13/2012, $750,000, 2,135 sf, built 1900 1219 14th Ave.- 04/12/2012, $739,000, 1,362 sf, built 1925, last sold: 10/30/2008,$1,298,000 1459 15th Ave.- 04/12/2012, $800,000, 1,350 sf,...


Multiple offers on limited homes have Marin buyers frustrated

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Q: What's a general view of the real estate market right now? A: Marin County, like so many Bay Area counties, is experiencing an extreme lack of homes for sale. Multiple offers are again the norm, and buyers are...


Rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.83%

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. Cheap mortgage rates have made home buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify. Mortgage...


What you can buy in Berkeley for $800,000 and Alameda for $888,888

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Berkeley, $800,000 839 Miramar Ave. Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5 Square footage: 1,541 This spacious Thousand Oaks bungalow is on a quiet, tree-lined street near shops, cafes and bookstores. It has an updated kitchen with...


Rolling hills surround 4-bedroom Contemporary in Portola Valley

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Tucked in the heart of Westridge, one of the most sought-after communities in Portola Valley, this Contemporary home offers luxurious updates set against the rolling hills of Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve....


ARM rates

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Index This week Last week Year ago 6-month CD 0.45 0.46 0.29 6-month T-bill 0.15 0.14 0.08 1-year TCMS¤ 0.19 0.18 0.19 3-year TCMS¤ 0.39 0.39 0.96 1-month Libor 0.24 0.24 0.20 6-month Libor 0.73 0.73 0.42 Index Last Mo....


Data point

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
2o The number of homes on the market in Albany with a listing price between $200,000 and $500,000. Source: SF.BlockShopper.com and public records


Home sales for 5 business days

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Alameda County Total sales as of April 9139 Median price: $325,000 Contra Costa County Total sales as of April 18153 Median price: $303,000 Marin County Total sales as of April 1848 Median price: $625,000 Napa County...


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Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00

New HARP regulations ease refinancing requirements

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Lender: Liz Bayer, Mortgage Broker, ProMortgage, San Rafael, (415) 383-3111. Property type: Condominium. Features: Two-bedroom, one-bath in Marin County. Appraised value: Appraisal waiver (estimated value $327,000)....


San Francisco home price report

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
Sales and median prices include all attached and detached homes, new and resale. The median-price, square-foot statistic is for resale houses only. DataQuick gets its sales information from public records at county...


Stunning views from 5-bedroom in Presidio Heights

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
3731 Jackson St., San Francisco - $3.3 million The basics: This French-style home in Presidio Heights boasts a sweeping foyer staircase, arched floor-to-ceiling windows, Spanish clay roof tiles, parquet floors and an...


Open house Sunday: Albany

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
1061 Kains Ave., $449,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Square footage: 2,029 Open home: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday This charming 1941 bungalow has an updated kitchen, bathroom and office. The roof also was updated and the home has an...


Open house Sunday: El Cerrito

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
8425 Bel View Court, $1.15 million Beds: 4 Baths: 3.5 Square footage: 5,436 Open home: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday This ranch-style home on a quiet cul-de-sac offers views of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. The lower level...


Open house Sunday: San Francisco

Sun, 05/13/2012 - 11:00
2555 Webster St., $6.995 million Beds: 6 Baths: 7.5 Square footage: 8,335 Open home: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday Built in 1906 and designed by noted architect Julius E. Krafft, this Neoclassical home is in the heart of Pacific...


Market is trending back to multiple offers

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:00
Q: I have been told that the trend of multiple offers being placed on a home is happening again. Is this true, and how should I deal with it as a buyer or a seller? A: Since the first of the year, buyer confidence has...


What you can buy in Orinda for $499,000 and Alamo Square for $515,000

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:00
Orinda, $499,000 255 Camino Pablo Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Square footage: 1,102 Flagstone and gravel pathways among terraced rock planting beds with colorful flowers create a fenced, private backyard oasis behind this...


Owner considering renting part of home

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:00
Q: In these tough financial times, a lot of people, myself included, are considering renting a part of their home. I haven't been successful in finding what the law says about renting a room or part of your house. I...


Rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.84 percent

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:00
Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, offering more incentive for Americans to buy or refinance homes. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on...


What you can rent in Nob Hill for $6,200 and Potrero Hill for $4,300

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:00
1150 Sacramento St., Unit 202, Nob Hill, S.F. Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Square footage: Approx. 1,800 Price: $6,200/mo. This charming condo in a premier, full-service building is convenient to popular Huntington Park and near...


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