San Jose Mercury News » Real Estate
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Republican Senator gives up dream home in short sale May 19, 2012 9:39 am Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee has experienced the housing bust first-hand after short selling his dream home a few months after taking office.
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Real Estate: Review homeowners insurance coverage regularly May 17, 2012 5:11 pm At least once a year, it's a good idea to review the insurance coverage on your biggest asset: your home.
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Bay Area home sales see best April in six years May 17, 2012 4:25 pm The Bay Area's housing market continued to rebound in April, turning in the strongest performance for that month in six years, a real estate information service reported Thursday.
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Homefix: You cannot sell a house with uneven stairs May 14, 2012 4:46 pm The height of each step is extremely important in preventing tripping and falling. The earliest code books called for steps to have even risers with a maximum of 3/8 of an inch difference between the risers over the entire length of the stairs.
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Real estate transactions for Contra Costa, Tri-Valley area, published May 13, 2012 May 10, 2012 12:57 pm Residential transactions in Contra Costa, eastern Alameda County, published May 13 2012
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Who sold what, published May 12, 2012 May 10, 2012 12:54 pm Residential transactions in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco and southern Alameda County, published May 12, 2012.
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Late payments on mortgages fall in first quarter of 2012 May 9, 2012 4:36 pm The percentage of U.S. homeowners behind on their mortgage payments dropped in the first three months of this year to the lowest level since 2009, according to a new report.
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Why a homebuyer's first offer is always the best offer May 8, 2012 5:40 pm Real estate agents around the world generally go by the same mantra when discussing the first offer that a seller receives on their home: The first offer is always your best offer.
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Renovate your kitchen, but don't expect a windfall when you sell May 7, 2012 4:53 pm Be warned: Remodeling projects will not always fill your pockets with cash when your home sells. In fact, you might not recoup the entire cost of the project.
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Los Angeles Times » Real Estate
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Ellen Degeneres downsizes into 8,500-square-foot Beverly Hills home May 20, 2012 12:00 am The daytime show host has sold her 3-acre Beverly Hills compound, which includes four structures, to Ryan Seacrest. Cyberspace was a-twitter this week with the news that Ryan Seacrest is buying Ellen DeGeneres' Beverly Hills compound for $37 mi...
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Home of the Week: Italian Renaissance-style in La Jolla May 20, 2012 12:00 am Six-bedroom, five-courtyard home with Venetian accents offers ocean and coastline views. Taking its cues from Teatro La Fenice, an opera house in Venice, this Italian Renaissance-style estate was recently doubled in size. Five courtyards bring the ...
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FHA may loosen limits on condo mortgages May 20, 2012 12:00 am The revisions could remove at least some of the obstacles that have dissuaded condo homeowner association boards from seeking approval or recertification of their buildings for FHA loans. WASHINGTON — Thousands of condominium owners and buyer...
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Abstention deadlocks five-member homeowners association board May 20, 2012 12:00 am Question: There are five directors on our homeowners association board. If the vote on an item is two yes, two no and one abstention, what is the outcome: yes or no?
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Celebrity sellers have little effect on home prices May 19, 2012 8:12 pm A famous name can boost buyer interest in a home, but it doesn't necessarily pump up the price. Their internationally recognized names sell music and movie tickets. They promote perfumes and presidents. But when it comes to selling their own houses...
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California home prices and sales volume rise in April May 18, 2012 12:00 am California's housing market showed strength in April as median prices rose and sales outperformed the same month last year.
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Foreclosure activity sinks to a five-year low May 17, 2012 10:51 am Foreclosure activity in the U.S. fell last month to its lowest level since the start of the credit crisis in 2007, driven largely by drops in states such as California, where the process occurs outside of the courtroom.
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Julie Andrews' Brentwood house isn't going for a song May 13, 2012 12:00 am The home Andrews owned with her late husband, director and screenwriter Blake Edwards, is listed for $2.649 million. It's already in escrow less than a month after going on the market. Singer and actress Julie Andrews has listed the Brentwood hou...
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Home of the Week: Sleek contemporary in Beverly Hills May 13, 2012 12:00 am The modern four-bedroom, 41/2-bathroom house is designed for entertaining and features a massive concrete fireplace, a glass-walled loft and walls of glass looking out onto the swimming pool and deck. Pocket doors slide away to connect the indoors ...
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The Orange County Register » Real Estate
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Mission Viejo Kmart to be razed for apartments May 8, 2012 7:12 am MISSION VIEJO – Residents can expect to see the graffiti-stained former Kmart building at the city's north end come down within the next six weeks following a decision Monday night that cleared the way for a 320-unit apartment complex on the site....
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‘Magic of Tustin’ takes residents through Old Town May 7, 2012 4:45 pm The Tustin Area Historical Society on Saturday held the Old Town Tustin 2012 Promenade Home and Garden Tour.
This year's theme is, "The Magic of Tustin." Residents toured six period homes dating back to 1883, and stopped at the Means/Edgell garden...
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May 3, 2012 12:00 am The '90s were a good for many things – the invention of Apple's iMac, J.K. Rowling's first novel in the Harry Potter series and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But shopping center architecture? What looked cool at the retail center anchoring Park Place...
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271-unit apartment project in Santa Ana gets OK Apr 17, 2012 11:11 am SANTA ANA – The Santa Ana City Council gave final approval to The Met at South Coast, a 271-unit apartment complex in the MacArthur Place area, after a lengthy discussion focusing on their hopes for high-rise development at the site.
With council...
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5 trends that will shape housing Apr 15, 2012 10:00 am Week of April 16 will help us shape our view of the state of the homebuilding business as the true spring house shopping season begins! CLICK HERE for our guide to the week's real estate news!
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Best Buy CEO resigns amid investigation Apr 10, 2012 4:24 pm In the morning of April 10, Best Buy issued a statement that its CEO and director Brian Dunn had resigned and that “there was mutual agreement that it was time for new leadership to address the challenges that face the company.”
Dunn’s...
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Seal Beach vacation rentals to be regulated more Apr 10, 2012 3:30 pm SEAL BEACH – It might be fun renting a funky cottage or big ole' house near the beach for a quick getaway. But not so much for the neighbors living nearby.
The City Council voted this week to establish interim regulations on short-term vacation...
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Tustin to allow more rental housing on former base Apr 10, 2012 3:00 pm TUSTIN – More apartments have been approved for future development on the former Tustin Marine base.
The city's plan for the area had previously allowed a maximum of 20 percent of the units to be rentals. Now, the council has changed the plan to...
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Santa Ana orchard fails to get historic designation Apr 6, 2012 8:34 am SANTA ANA – An orange grove and Craftsman-style farmhouse that was built nearly a century ago were denied designation for the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties.
In a 5-2 vote Thursday evening that members of the city Historic Resources...
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Sacramento Bee » Real Estate
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Median home sale price up a bit in Sacramento County May 18, 2012 7:07 am The median sales price for single-family resale homes in Sacramento County ticked upward in April for the fourth straight month, according to DataQuick.
Construction is under way on new homes in one West Sacramento neighborhood. Builders of ...
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Foreclosures decline for California, capital area May 17, 2012 8:42 am Foreclosure activity fell by double-digit percentages across the Sacramento region and the state in April, compared with the same month a year before, ac- cording to data released today by RealtyTrac.
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Capitol Towers downtown complex is sold for $64 million May 15, 2012 12:00 am The sprawling Capitol Towers complex, long envisioned as a potential development jewel in downtown Sacramento, has changed hands.
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Lenders less leery of reducing homeowners' principal May 13, 2012 3:28 pm Principal reduction, long a nonstarter with lenders, has suddenly become a potential reality for thousands of homeowners who owe far more than their houses are worth.
Marjorie Carnes of Sacramento joins a protest Thursday at President Barack...
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Defaults gain a personal touch May 13, 2012 3:28 pm The Chase Homeownership Center is one of a growing number of brick-and-mortar offices across the Sacramento region where homeowners facing the threat of foreclosure can get help face to face.
Rebecca Martello, left, works on a loan modificat...
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California homeowners warned about mortgage relief scams May 13, 2012 1:16 pm The recent nationwide settlement between states and mortgage lenders is intended to help struggling homeowners, but it may also unleash a new wave of attempts to fleece them.
Kenneth Hamilton
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Coalition warns against fresh wave of mortgage fraud scams May 11, 2012 4:03 pm Anticipating a fresh wave of mortgage fraud scams, a group of law enforcement, state government and real estate officials Friday warned struggling homeowners to be wary.
Kenneth Hamilton, 70
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Fannie ends its bailout request May 10, 2012 8:47 am Fannie Mae, the government-backed mortgage financier, said Wednesday that it made a profit in the first quarter of the year and that it does not need additional bailout money – a first since the federal government took it over in the fall of 200...
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BofA offers cuts on 200,000 home loans May 9, 2012 8:27 am More than 200,000 letters from Bank of America will begin landing in homeowners' mailboxes this week, the bank said Tuesday, offering principal reduction as part of the $25 billion mortgage settlement announced in February.
A customer uses a...
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SFGate: San Francisco Chronicle » Real Estate
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am Alameda County Alameda 3028 Alta Vista- 03/30/2012, $299,000, 1,180 sf, built 1966, last sold: 04/24/2003,$349,000 220 Bannister Ct.- 03/30/2012, $449,000, 1,591 sf, built 1991, last sold: 07/03/2002,$456,000 759 Eagle...
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am San Francisco County 246 11th Ave.- 04/13/2012, $750,000, 2,135 sf, built 1900 1219 14th Ave.- 04/12/2012, $739,000, 1,362 sf, built 1925, last sold: 10/30/2008,$1,298,000 1459 15th Ave.- 04/12/2012, $800,000, 1,350 sf,...
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Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to record 3.79 percent May 20, 2012 4:00 am Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made home buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify....
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Staging homes can be a worthwhile investment May 20, 2012 4:00 am Q. What are the pros and cons of staging your property for sale? A. My business partner, Jen Fritz, and I are always asked by our clients if it is really necessary and worth it to have a property staged prior to its...
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What you can buy in San Mateo for $1.099 million and Oakland for $1.05 million May 20, 2012 4:00 am San Mateo, $1.099 million 601 Barneson Ave. Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Square footage: 1,907 Built in 1973, this home has a stucco exterior, an entry hall featuring double doors, stained glass side panels and tile flooring....
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19th-century Queen Anne Victorian is listed for $7.5 million in Marin May 20, 2012 4:00 am Built before the turn of the 20th century, this Queen Anne Victorian-style home embodies the spirit of Old Great Britain's royal highness. Located at 1 Locust Ave. in southern Marin County, the palace holds seven...
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am Index This Week Last week Year ago 6-month CD 0.43 0.45 0.42 6-month T-bill 0.15 0.15 0.10 1-year TCMS¤ 0.18 0.19 0.18 3-year TCMS¤ 0.36 0.39 0.75 1-month Libor 0.24 0.24 0.20 6-month Libor 0.73 0.74 0.41 Index Last Mo....
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am Sales and median prices include all attached and detached homes, new and resale. The median-price, square-foot statistic is for resale houses only. DataQuick gets its sales information from public records at county...
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am 13.5% Drop in number of homes sold from January to April in Walnut Creek (244 to 211). Source: SF.BlockShopper.com
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FHA's streamlined refinance program can save borrowers thousands May 20, 2012 4:00 am Mortgage broker: David Cary, California Mortgage Advisors, Sausalito, (800) 400-2772, davidcary.com. Property type: An owner-occupied single-family residence in Benicia. Appraised value: No appraisal required. Borrowing...
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Home Sales for 5 Business Days May 20, 2012 4:00 am Alameda County Total sales as of April 16175 Median price: $345,000 Contra Costa County Total sales as of April 26157 Median price: $273,750 Marin County Total sales as of April 2567 Median price: $621,000 Napa County...
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What you can rent in the Financial District for $3,435 and South Beach for $3,500 May 20, 2012 4:00 am 199 New Montgomery St., Unit 1004, San Francisco, Financial District Beds: 1 Bath: 1 Square footage: 780 Price: $3,435/mo. Located in one of the most historic blocks of San Francisco, this contemporary condominium...
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Jay Behr-designed Sausalito home offers views of San Francisco Bay May 20, 2012 4:00 am 4 Lower Crescent Ave., Sausalito - $2.95 million The basics: Architect Jay Behr's modern design for this newly built home creates privacy, offers canyon and bay views, and delivers several outdoor living areas in the...
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am 2020 Pacific Ave, $725,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Square footage: 2,246 Open home: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday Two palm trees frame the 1899 Victorian from the front yard. An entry room offers bench seating and leads to an open...
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am 1547 Winding Way, $878,878 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Square footage: 1,840 Open home: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday This two-story Contemporary was built in 1964. Its kitchen has a tile floor, granite countertops with a tile backsplash,...
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May 20, 2012 4:00 am 2821 Woolsey Road, $1.225 million Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Square footage: 1,696 Open home: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday This country estate sits on 4.87 acres, with 3.75 acres of planted Chardonnay grapes. The ranch home offers an open...
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Indianapolis, here we come: What the Bay Area median buys you in the Super Bowl host city Feb 3, 2012 10:00 am When thousands descend upon the city of Indianapolis this weekend to view the showdown between the Giants and the Patriots, local residents probably won't bat an eye. The city of Indianapolis is used to playing host to the rest of the country, as i...
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Real estate rewind (May 14-18) May 18, 2012 2:47 pm Here's a roundup of headlines that got people talking during the past week in San Diego and beyond.
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BofA promises up to $30K in short sale bonuses May 17, 2012 5:47 pm Bank of America is trying to encourage troubled borrowers complete short sales instead of walking away with cash incentives of up to $30,000.
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Can this potential homebuyer break the lease? May 17, 2012 6:00 am This column on issues confronting renters and landlords is written by certified property manager Robert Griswold and by attorney Steven R. Kellman.
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Record rate of cash buyers hit SD home market May 16, 2012 5:53 pm Here's a deeper look at April housing numbers for San Diego County.
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Search the U-T's home-price database [new] May 16, 2012 3:09 pm The U-T San Diego now has a new, improved database that lets you search home prices and sales by ZIP code and neighborhood.
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SD's April home sales hit 6-year high May 16, 2012 9:22 am Spring home sales in San Diego County continued to heat up in April as deals in the entire Southern California region saw more modest gains, Wednesday's DataQuick report showed.
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San Diego Realtor among top '30 under 30' May 16, 2012 6:00 am Mike Wolf, a 29-year-old San Diegan, has been named one of the nation's top, young up-and-comers in residential real estate, according to Realtor Magazine. Wolf is part of this year's 30 Under 30 list, which recognizes people in the industry who stan...
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What rents are like across San Diego County May 15, 2012 6:00 am Here's a closer look at the average rates you could expect in different parts of the county.
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Poll: Upkeep of vacated foreclosure properties is banks' job May 14, 2012 7:26 pm An idea that would force banks to register every city of San Diego home that's in the foreclosure process is gaining ground.
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