Life in Walnut Creek, Lafayette and surrounding areas: September 2009

  Who is buying the bulk of the REO (Bank Owned) properties in your neighborhood?  It's very frustrating for the 1st Time home buyers when the bulk of the homes they can qualify for are going to the 'all cash' buyers...which are typically investors.  I know from experience and numerous offers that the banks don't care about selling their properties for the highest possible, fair market value.  They opt for the less-risk offer which is all cash.  I get it...I know they want the properties off their books...but it doesn't mean I have to like it!  I just wish one of the bank's incentives were based on revenue rather than just number of units sold. I say that based on my experience and opinion. 

One of the areas with the bulk of the REO homes for sale is located in Antioch, CA.  The following chart shows the sales from Aug. 1 through Sept. 20, 2009.  It covers detached, single family homes only.  There were 232 homes that closed escrow during that time period.  The "Cash" offers represent 28% of all sales and 75% of the REO (Bank Owned) sales.

 So, who is buying the bulk of the REO's in your neighborhood...cash investors or 1st Time home buyers?  (To me, I don't put 1st Time home buyers in the 'all cash' category!)

(The above figures were taken from the Contra Costa Assoc. of Realtor's MLS effective Sept. 21, 2009)

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Walnut Green 3rd Annual Community Garage Sale was a BIG and successful event this year!  This 228 home development is located in the Northgate community of Walnut Creek, CA.

The early morning hours of thunder, lightning and rain didn't keep these homeowners from enjoying their annual event!  They got creative with tarps and tents to cover their treasures.  There were 28 families that participated this year and the event was highly publicized.  I don't know who had more fun...me or the homeowners!  The video is a highlight of the participating families sharing their goods and success stories.

To learn more about this community or find homes available for sale, please give me a call at (925) 765-4339. To search the MLS or learn more about Walnut Creek Real Estate, please visit my website.

  Walnut Greens 3rd Annual Community Garage Sale.

 This year's community garage sale has over 20 families   participating in this event.  This development is located in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek, CA and has 228 homes all located within 24 cul-de-sacs.

 The community rallies together for this event and offers a wide range of items to be sold.  The kids get involved by setting up lemonade and bakery stands. 

Grab the family and friends and come on over!

When:    Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2009

Time:     9 AM to 1 PM

Where:   Walnut Creek, CA (click for map)

Information:  FREE Maps of participating homes will be located at the corner of Doncaster Dr. and Arbolado Dr. which is the entrance to Walnut Green.

Sponsor:  Terri Adams-Scott, REALTOR

Contact:  (925) 765-4339 or email at: terri@terriadams-scott.com

For more information about this event or available homes in this community, please don't hesitate to give me a call.

To search the MLS or learn more about Walnut Creek and East Bay Homes, visit my website.