Short Sales-A Very Long Process

In the past 2 months, I have been asked over and over about short sales, what happens, what they’re all about, etc.  So I figured,  it’s time to fill you in on what these things are all about, and what you can expect if you plan on purchasing a home that’s being sold as a [...]

Belmont Sales for January 2009

2501 Sherbourne-Listed by Carol Rodinsky of Alain Pinel Realtors. This home was listed for $1,195,000 and  sold in 6 days for $1,195,000, full asking price.  Home needed updating.
2408 Palmer Ave.- Listed by Sandi Paoli of Remax Today.  This home was listed for $749,950, and sold in 8 days for $719,000.  This home also needed upsating. 
2827 San Juan [...]

Belmont Named Tree City USA for the Second Time!

The Arbor  Day Foundation has named Belmont “Tree City USA” for the second time now.   The “Tree City USA” program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, who set the standards for becoming a “Tree City USA” community.  So, what makes Belmont a “Tree City USA” winner?
 1.  The city of Belmont has a tree board or [...]

New Listings for the Week of 4/29/08

As of Tuesday, April 29, 2008, there are currently 51 Active Listings on the market in Belmont.  Here are the new listings that hit the market over the past week.

2406 Coronet Blvd.  Listed with Sheila Johnston and Kathy Banks of Coldwell Banker for $2,500,000.  This home is still being built.
1665 Sunnyslope Ave. listted with Dzovig [...]

New Listings for the week of April 22, 2008

As of Tuesday, April 22, 2008, there are 50 active listings on the market in Belmont. 
The following homes came on the market within the past week.

1649 Sunnyslope Ave listed with Omer Tamturk of Century 21,  asking price of  $1,468,500.
2717 Sequoia Way listed with Emily Lim of Remax Star- asking price of  $1,398,000. 
1726 Terrace Dr. listed with Penelope [...]

Why Conduct Property Inspections Before Putting Your House on the Market.

We have been asked time and time again by our clients about why we need to do a property inspection and pest inspection before putting their home on the market.   Let’s look at why this has become a common practice among agents.  Suppose you recieve an offer on a property, then get the pest inspection, and [...]

Belmont Real Estate Market Ending March 31, 2008

As of March 31st there are 39 single family homes on the market ranging in price from $699,888-$2,295.000.
 
There are 30 homes pending the close of escrow. While some of these homes were on the market for a long time and some sold very quickly.
 
816 Holly Road is a beautiful home on a spectacular lot, listed [...]