San Francisco Real Estate - Janice Lee

The Bay Area posted its strongest home sales for the month of August in six years, the result of low mortgage interest rates, an improving economy and increasing demand in mid- to move-up market segments. The median price paid for a home eased back a notch from June and July, but was well ahead of last year for the fifth consecutive month, a real estate information service reported.

Square-footage and price are important elements to consider when it comes to choosing a house. But it takes more than a roof and foundation to make a house a home. According to a new survey of 1,000 men and women by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, couples are relying on gut feelings and lifestyle needs when looking for a place to call home. 28% of women and 25% of men put more emphasis on their feelings about a home than they do on the layout, square footage or price. 62% of women and 61% of men know within the first visit if a home is right for them. "When two people are looking for a home together, there are many considerations to take into account. Of course, price and layout matter, but 'feeling at home' is an important factor." Women take charge of making a house a home 54% of women say they take the lead in decorating. 48% of young men (18-44) say decorating is mutual. Only 36% of men over 55 play an equal part in decor decisions. Women cook it up i...

Here in the Bay Area we’ve seen a recovery in the housing market for some time now. Things began to turn around in earnest last year and really have gained traction in 2012. But now as spring is in full bloom, it seems that other parts of the state and nation are getting in on the act. “Green shoots” are evident in cities that previously were showing little signs of life, creating optimism among many industry observers. In a recent news report on NPR, reporter Yuki Noguchi said the mild spring has brought buyers out earlier than usual, and real estate agents are busy around the country. Noguchi interviewed one agent whose clients recently signed a deal on a $1.5 million house in Cape Cod that was notable for several reasons. First, it closed very quickly – “the buyers didn’t hem or haw about the decision,” the agent said. Also, it crossed the million-dollar price threshold, something he hasn’t seen since 2007. The agent says many of his high-end Wall Street clients...

La Jolla, CA.--March home sales in the Bay Area were at their highest level for that month in five years, the result of lower prices, low interest rates and an improving economy. Prices appeared to be leveling off across more of the region and may be poised to start inching back up in the stronger submarkets, a real estate information service reported. Last month 7,694 new and resale houses and condos sold in the nine-county Bay Area, up 34.9 percent from 5,702 in February, and up 9.1 percent from 7,051 in March 2011, according to San Diego-based DataQuick. The February to March sales jump is normal for the season. Last month’s sales count was the highest for the month of March since 8,317 homes were sold in 2007. Since 1988, March sales have ranged from 4,898 in 2008 to 12,645 in 2004. The average is 8,812. “This is the time of year when buying patterns usually start to normalize. And while the changes we’re seeing are incremental, they’re incremental in ...

50 Commons Ln | Foster City, CA 94404 | Listing #394926 Bright tri-level 2 bedroom 2 bath corner City Homes townhouse. As you enter this beautiful home, you are greeted with a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and patio. On the second floor, there is a separate formal dining room, oak cabinets, tiled counters & stainless steels appliances in the kitchen. A bedroom and bath complete this level. A built in desk and bookshelf are located in the landing area as you walk up the stairs to the third floor master bedroom. The master bedroom features high ceilings, walk-in-closet and a large bath. In unit washer/dryer. Interior access to 2 car garage with lots of storage. Walk to park, lake, restaurants, library, Safeway, and Costco. Excellent schools. Easy access to HWY 92 & 101. Low HOA dues include earthquake insurance.   Tri-level 2 bedroom 2 bath corner townhouse ...

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