We are less than 7 days from Christmas and in the midst of Holiday Cheer all around us, some of you may be wishing for a new house. There is still time to shop as now is the time serious buyers are out. Some of the best values can be found by negotiating with a motivated seller. Everyone else is sipping egg nog, sitting by a cozy fire, wrapping presents BUT you could be out viewing what is available and possibly put a big bow on a contract that is accepted during December.
So what is out there to be had in Benicia? We have condos and single family homes priced from just $55,900 to the big dollar homes at $1,687,500!!
AS of today, per our Bay Area Real Estate Information records, 88 homes are for sale in lovely Benicia. Benicia is a great place to live being close to San Francisco or a days drive to Lake Tahoe. A small town atmosphere with a little bit to offer to everyone.
This time last year I was writing about foreclosures as that was the hot topic in 2008 and into 2009. Our current inventory has 23 foreclosures for sale and the short sales number 27. With short sale properties the dynamics and expectations need to be thought through. Even though it may take longer to close a short sale, the end result can be a beautiful home at a great price.
I predict there will be more and more short sale properties available to buy in 2010, simply because of our economy and the mortgage fallout of homeowners have adjustable payments which they cannot pay. They may be put in a position to sell their home as the best alternative to a stressful situation. Homeowners--there is help and there are choices for you!!
As a homeowner who does not know where to turn OR a buyer who would love to buy, using a Certified Distress Property Expert is a great choice to help you navigate the transaction.
Melanie Ross, GRI, CDPE, E-Pro, GREEN
Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific
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