SOLD

Here are a few homes that sold in the past month: Listed $999k / Sold $961k Listed $559k / Sold $560k Listed $559k / Sold $535k Listed $689k / Sold $681k

I live in a park

Putah Creek Real Estate It was plain luck – double luck – that we accidently landed in this country place on Putah Creek  and that my husband uncovered a passion for gardening.  Though hot and dry now, it has been a particularly lovely spring.   The volume of birdsounds this year is LOUD.  It is a world apart and here are a few pictures for you to enjoy… Matilliha Poppies and Palo Verde Coldwell Banker, Putah Creek Office On the hunt...

NEW Look and Feel…

If you noticed a change, you are right!  DavisRealEstateBlog has a new look – I wanted something clean, clear and bright that delivered the information straight to you.  I had some help!  There is a lot to be said for a professional designer.  Let me know what you think, and also tell me what you want to hear about in future posts…

So Little to Choose From:Less than 2 Month Supply of Davis Homes

The investors have come to Davis with their checkbooks open looking for a well priced home or rental property. I know of at least five multiple offer (meaning MANY)transactions in progress now.  Was it that duplex on 14th Street that made people realize that they COULD own in Davis and make money every month on their investment?  Was it those articles in the Wall Street Journal suggesting that it might be a good time to ditch your 401K for something more tangible?  This is the Davis real estate snapshot at the moment: Available Properties 135 properties :  8 residential...

Only Number 19 ??

The Forbes 25 best places to live include Davis at number 19. Factors included median income, commute times, number of advanced degrees per capita, number of small business per capita, number of professionals, number of small local business, and access to world class entertainment.  I guess they never heard of the Mondavi Performing Arts Center…here is what Forbes had to say: 19. Davis, Calif. Population: 68,660 Location: Between Sacramento and the Bay Area, though definitely solidly part of the Sacramento metro area. Median income: $52,322 Strongest categories: Davis attracts...

I think this means is it time to buy…

This weekend at an open house a homebuyer from the Bay Area whom I haven’t seen in 18 months admonished me for no new entries in the Davis Real Estate Blog!  I stand before you sheepish and apologetic – no excuse, just too busy selling homes. The spring market is up and running.  Here is  a snapshot of the market today: We have 64 new listings, but 99 new pendings and solds – very short supply of homes, particularly for this time of the year.  Here is a breakdown of the year so far: So, why a good time to buy?  Those sellers who have listed their homes...

Davis Real Estate : 2009 First Two Months

When asked, I am not sure just which price will produce the sale, or when. I used to predict these things with remarkable accuracy. This year, not so much… This is what we do know about the first two months of this year: Year # Sold Avg Price Price Sq Ft DOM Sales/List% 2007 51 537k 316 100 97.4 2008 23 504k 309 108 93.7 2009 18 512k 297 82 96.5 Number of sales is only 55% of the past 3 year average.  Average home price is down 5% from 2007.  Price per sq ft is down 7%.  But also down is DAYS on the MARKET – homes are selling...

The Island of Davis

Greetings friends – checking in to report to you what our market looks like so far in 2009.  We have a phone system at Coldwell Banker that agents phone in to when they have a new listing, offer or sale to report.  That phone systems has been mighty quiet lately. Slow to get started this year, the spring listings are beginning to trickle in (we currently have a 2.8 month supply of homes).  But the announcements of sales have not yet started. I took a look at January 2008 vs. 2009 to see what it looks like on paper. The truth is, January is just plain slow, no matter...

Selling or Keeping: Your Home at Its Best

Every January the realtor trade rag from Realtor.Com publishes a great issue of home trends for the year. Since this seems to be a ubiquitous conversation among my buyers, sellers and friends, I thought you might like to hear the summary of what they have to say. REHAB – Kitchens and Baths Matter Most!  4 Rehab “must-do’s” 1. Universal bath design – roll-in showers with grab bars that match other fixtures (can you say aging demographic?) 2. Kitchen island – not a boring square, but one that is furniture-like and filled with storage 3. Sealed...

Davis CA Number One Buyers Agent

If this snapshot were better lit and closer up you would see how remarkably silver my hair is now!  Small price to pay for the honor of being the Number One Buyers Agent in Davis for all of 2008 (based on dollars sold.)  Awards were handed out today. This one is worth a frame.  It was a challenging year to find good homes in Davis.  Fortunately, I had the most amazing and wonderful clients – across the board!  Thank you very much for making me a stand out. -Jamie Madison