1450 Bentley Street in Concord, offered at $415,000 Move in ready 1642 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths Large living areas Formal dining room and family room with built in bookcases Well kept yard with large lawns, two patios, an orange tree and outdoor storage building Central heat and air conditioning Wood floors and new carpet Dual pane windows Updated roof Fresh paint Neighborhood located between Oak Grove Road and Bancroft for easy commute access See more photos at www.1450Bentley.com! 07/28/2010

1450 Bentley Street in Concord, offered at $415,000 Move in ready 1642 square feet 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths Large living areas Formal dining room and family room with built in bookcases Well kept yard with large lawns, two patios, an orange tree and outdoor storage building Central heat and air conditioning Wood floors and new carpet Dual pane windows Updated roof Fresh paint Neighborhood located between Oak Grove Road and Bancroft for easy commute access See more photos at www.1450Bentley.com! For more information, contact Terrylynn Fisher, Realtor, 925.876.0966 or email Terrylynn. 07/26/2010

    Concord CA Homes For Sale- Foreclosures For Sale In Concord For  July 23, 2010 As of July 23, 2010, there are 47 Bank Owned Foreclosures for sale in Concord, CA. Priced from $144,900 to $688,000, and range in square footage from 840 to 3240. Click Here To View All Concord, CA Bank Owned Foreclosures For Sale. In the last 90 days (April-July 2010), there have been 70 Bank Owned Foreclosures sold in Concord, CA. The median sold price was $270,000 and 17 days on the market. That is an increase since April-July 2009, when the median sold price was $200,000 and average time on the market was 17 days. This shows that Bank Owned Foreclosures in Concord, CA are increasing in value. Why Buy A Foreclosure in Concord, CA? Most foreclosure properties are well priced and sometimes exceptionally ... 07/23/2010

   Concord, California Real Estate- Concord Real Estate Market Update For June 2010 The Concord, California Real Estate Market fell in June 2010. A total of 88 homes sold in June, nine less than in May 2010. The average sales price in Concord decreased in June, to $327,160. Homes that were sold in Concord, California had an average listing (asking) price of $328,162 and the average selling price was $327,160. The number of days on market increased in June to 33 days. The Martinez market has been showing signs of stabilizing over the last few months. The average selling price of homes in January 2010 was $334,279. Single Family Residences June 2010 May 2010 June 2009 # Sold 88 97 91 Average $ $327,160 $348,951 $320,510 Days on Market 33 31 66 Currently, there are 246 homes for sale in Co... 07/22/2010

      Concord Homes For Sale- Selling Your Concord Home In A competitive Market. Part 1 How to Set Your Asking Price So You Can Get Top Dollar For Your Home If you're thinking of selling your Concord, CA home in the near future, educating yourself about this highly competitive market and what it takes to get a home sold can mean the difference between making a profitable transaction (more money in your pocket) or a miserable one (less money, lots of headaches and hassles). Through my experience I know the reasons people do not buy, as well as the reasons they do. For example, the most recent sales data (which is 2 years old) shows that the average buyer looks at 15 homes before deciding which one to purchase. That means your home is competing against 14 other homes for sale. In order fo... 06/30/2010

      Concord CA Homes For Sale- Foreclosures For Sale In Concord For Week of June 28, 2010 Concord, California is located 29 miles east of San Francisco, adjacent to Mt. Diablo. The city covers 31.13 square miles and is the largest city in Contra Costa County. A dynamic, high-rise business core, regional shopping centers and a vibrant, entertainment-driven downtown have created a strong, sustainable economy. A significant number of major corporations and technology-based companies have chosen to locate in Concord, citing a well-educated workforce, convenient location and employee amenities as driving factors. As of June 7, 2010, there are 37 Bank Owned Foreclosures for sale in Concord, CA. Priced from $154,900 to $499,900, and range in square footage from 840 to 2894. Click Here To Vie... 06/28/2010

     Concord, California Real Estate- Concord Real Estate Market Update For May 2010 The Concord, California Real Estate Market remained very active in May 2010. A total of 85 homes sold in May, thirteen more than in April 2010. The most interesting statistic, is that (once again) the average selling price increased again in Concord. Property values seem to have stabilized in most neighborhoods and in some neghborhoods are increasing. Homes that were sold in Concord, California had an average listing (asking) price of $357,666 and the average selling price was $356,654 (99.1%) Concord Clyde Currently, there are 211 homes for sale in Concord, California. Of these, 34 are bank owned foreclosures, 70 are short sale/preforeclosures and 107 that are traditional sales. If you need more detail... 06/22/2010

Households that can purchase an entry level home in Contra Costa County has risen to 46% in the first quarter of 2010.  This is a significant increase compared to the low of 17% in 2006. Should you continue to rent or buy a home? The most confusing - and important - comparison for renters who are thinking of becoming home owners is the monthly mortgage payment compared to the income tax benefits from home ownership.  Unfortunately, renters are often given very generalized statements about their tax savings which can be grossly incorrect.   To help renters determine the impact of a home purchase on their personal finances and budget, we have created a FREE Rent vs Buy Calculator.  Download this Calculator to the privacy of your own computer, input your income tax filing status, the numbe... 06/21/2010

         Concord, CA Condos For Sale- As of June 7, 2010, there are 133 condos & townhomes for sale in Concord, CA. Priced from $49,000 to $339,900, and range in square footage from 432 to 1962. Click Here To View All Concord, CA Condos & Townhomes For Sale In the last 90 days (March-June 2010), there have been 128 condos & townhomes sold in Concord, CA. The median sold price was $110,000 and 16 days on the market. That is a slight increase since March-June 2009, when the median sold price was $109,850 and average time on the market was 30 days. This shows that condos & townhomes in Concord, CA are a holding their value. Looking for a great deal on a foreclosure? Click Here to search all foreclosures (including auction property) in your area. Thinking of Selling Your Pleasant Hill Home ... 06/07/2010

    Concord, CA Short Sale Success Story:  Reva Drive Eric and Pam are a great young couple who were hit hard by the recession. With 2 young children, and a mortgage that was adjusting upward every month, they were running out of options. They tried to modify their loan, but their lender wouldn't even respond to their request. Then they were served a Notice of Default by their lender. They were running out of time and they were confused and frustrated by their situation. When they contacted my office, I explained to them the options they had in facing foreclosure. Since they want to have the option to purchase another home again in as little as 2 years, Eric and Pam decided to list their home as a short sale rather than walk away, lose the home to foreclosure and hurt their credit. Ther... 06/02/2010

Concord, California Real Estate- Concord Real Estate Market Update For April 2010 The Concord, California Real Estate Market remained very active in April 2010. A total of 72 homes sold in April, eighteen less than in March 2010. The most interesting statistic, is that (once again) the average selling price increased again in Concord. Property values seem to have stabilized in most neighborhoods and in some neghborhoods are increasing Homes that were sold in Concord, California had an average listing (asking) price of $359,589 and the average selling price was $356,965 (99.2%)  Month, Year Sold Average Listing Price Average Selling Price Days on Market Apr 2010 72 $359,589 $356,965 40 Mar 2010 90 $317,310 $315,238 38 Apr 2009 115 $283,122 $283,047 48 Currently, there are 215 homes for ... 05/05/2010

Real estate market report for detached homes in Concord, California   Active ListingsNumber of Active Listings = 213, of which 60 are short sales and 40 are bank-ownedThe highest list price is $1,295,000The average list price is $383,091 and the median*list price is $349,950The lowest list price is $136,900In Contract and PendingThere are 283 homes pending, of which 174 are short-sales and 40 is bank-owned.  The sold price is not disclosed until the transactions close.Closed Concord home sales for the recent month:Number of closed sales = 69, of which 14 are short-sales and 18 are bank-ownedThe highest closed price is $805,000The average closed price is $345,931 and the median* closed price is $335,000The lowest closed price is $185,000Concord detached homes by quartile:The top 25% (fir... 04/28/2010

31 parks...where are they??? This is Concord Community Park, Cowell Road, Concord One of the reasons my husband and I decided to move our family to Concord 35 years ago was the community services, parks and activities for families.  We still live here for much the same reason which is why you'll notice my frame of reference for most of my posts is related to children.  We now have 5 grandchildren from 3 to 12...so needless to say parks are a huge part of our life. Concord community park has a swimming pool, soccer fields and huge play areas for those waiting for people doing the other activities or just a destination...the play structures are age appropriate and as you can see challenging and rewarding when you finally make it across the bars, etc.  Try guessing where the other 30 parks... 04/08/2010

 CONCORD CA REAL ESTATE SALES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010 The Concord real estate market had a total of 119 sales for the month of March 2010.  The average list price was $262,648 as compared with the average sales price of $261,744.  For buyers this means that the Concord real estate market is offering good value.  For sellers, it means that some properites were just slightly overpriced.  The average days on market (DOM), is 35 which is considerably lower compared to those outside of the Concord real estate area. For more information on the Concord real estate market, please call, text or email me.  Thank you.    LIST PRICE: SOLD PRICE: DOM: HIGH LOW AVERAGE MEDIAN TOTAL PRICE LISTING COUNT $635,000 $52,500 $262,648 $265,000 $31,255,125 119 $618,000 $47,000 $261,744 $256,000 $31,147,63... 04/07/2010

        The FannieMae HomePath loan is for homes currently owned by Fannie. The biggest draw to this type of financing is that there is no appraisal required since Fannie already owns the property and has set the sales price. Also to the buyers advantage is the fact that many of these homes are priced under market value, so purchasing such a property gives the buyer built-in equity immediately! You can find current listings in your area at www.homepath.com Currently there are 10 active HomePath listings in Concord, CA and 5 properties "coming soon." There are 8 properties under contract. The home prices range from $71,875 to $379,000.   Purchases closed before May 1, 2010 will receive a 3.5% incentive from FannieMae for closing costs. With no appraisal required Diversified Mortgage can ... 04/02/2010

NOTICE OF DEFAULT IN CONCORD?  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE? FORECLOSURE? SAVING MY CONCORD HOME FROM FORECLOSURE  Here's how you can sell your CONCORD home for less than you owe the bank, avoid foreclosure, save your credit and get your lender to pay all the costs-for FREE!  A new informative e-book has just been released called "The Home Owner's Guide to Real Estate Short Sales" and it is possibly the most valuable guide on how to use a short sale to stop or avoid foreclosure available today.  Inside this book, you will learn how to sell your CONCORD home or investment property quickly and easily using a home selling strategy called a real estate short sale...and owe nothing! You can stop the bank from foreclosing on your CONCORD home and ruining your credit without costing you a penny.  Th... 03/12/2010

  Concord, California Real Estate- Concord Real Estate Market Update For February 2010 The Concord, California Real Estate Market remained very active in February 2010. A total of 89 homes sold in February, eight less than in January 2010. Since February is a shorter month, it's really not surprising that there would be fewer home sales. However, the most interesting statistic, is that (once again) the average selling price was 101% of asking price. Equal to January 2010 numbers. Homes that were sold in Concord, California had an average listing (asking) price of $278,752 and the average selling price was $282,443.   Month, Year Sold Average Listing Price Average Selling Price Days on Market Feb 2010 89 $278,752 $282,443 33 Jan 2010 97 $255,814 $259,374 30 Feb 2009 118 $194,865 $192,453... 03/08/2010

Concord, California Real Estate- Have You Received a Notice of Default? A Notice of Trustee Sale? Are You Facing Foreclosure? Here's how you can sell your Concord, California home for less than you owe the bank, avoid foreclosure, save your credit and get your lender to pay all the costs-for FREE!  A new informative e-book has just been released called "The Home Owner's Guide to Real Estate Short Sales" and it is possibly the most valuable guide on how to use a short sale to stop or avoid foreclosure available today.  Inside this book, you will learn how to sell your Concord home or investment property quickly and easily using a home selling strategy called a real estate short sale...and owe nothing! You can stop the bank from foreclosing on your Pleasant Hill home and ruining your cre... 03/05/2010

Homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA January 2010 - Concord CA Real Estate Report for February 27, 2010 - There is currently one of the single family homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA or homes for sale in 94521 on the market and it is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with a reported 2,778 sq. ft. of living space listed at $605,000*. Homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA are some of the most popular homes among the offerings of Concord CA real estate due to the proximity of good schools, parks and trailhead access. Four single family homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch or homes for sale in 94521 are currently pending. These homes were priced from $639,500 to $839,000 and all have 5 or more bedrooms and at least 3 bathrooms. Two homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord ... 03/01/2010

Homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA January 2010 - Concord CA Real Estate Report for February 27, 2010 - There is currently one of the single family homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA or homes for sale in 94521 on the market and it is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with a reported 2,778 sq. ft. of living space listed at $605,000*. Homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord CA are some of the most popular homes among the offerings of Concord CA real estate due to the proximity of good schools, parks and trailhead access. Four single family homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch or homes for sale in 94521 are currently pending. These homes were priced from $639,500 to $839,000 and all have 5 or more bedrooms and at least 3 bathrooms. Two homes for sale in Crystyl Ranch in Concord ... 02/27/2010