April 18, 2008

Open House 4-19 & 4-20

Every one a winner:

Well, well; we’re stretching our boundaries into Pine Valley and Ramona today to see some interesting open houses. Everything I’ve listed today is excellent- nice homes, nice views, nice communities. Each house has interesting features: The first two and the last are listed well above their recent sales prices (not all prices are falling). The Alpine Av home has no sales history- it may have served the same owner for many years; and perhaps you will live there happily for many years.

Yes, as often happens, these open houses are priced higher than most ‘closed’ houses. Someone must believe that if you actually see them, you will find value there. You might find it harder to get a price concession too, but try anyway.

Address Bd/Ba Sq.Ft. Day Price Comment 6895 Colorado Av, LM 3/2 2,000 Sat/Sun $600k built 1948, listed 28 days 4715 Divine Way,LM 7/5 6,500 Sat/Sun $1,499k 1974, 49 days, pool… 7656 Deodar Trail,PV 3/3 2,455 Sat $625k built 1927, listed 35 days 8920 Alpine Av,LM 4/3 2,576 Sun $600k built 1955, listed 2 days 24559 Watt Rd,Rmna 3/2 1,733 Sat $485k built 1978, listed 74 days

I should add that the Ramona house on Watt Road is outside Redfin’s service area at the moment. You won’t have any difficulty finding an agent to represent you there, but you will miss the Redfin rebate.

If you need some encouragement read these recent blogs:

The American Dream - Remembered
Here’s why to Buy Now

Just for fun, read these recent blogs:

Monday Madness- Where’s MY Bailout?
Monday Madness- The Simpson’s house

And for more fun, stay tuned for a new Monday Madness coming up real soon! (guess when)

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[data from generally reliable sources, please comment on any errors!]

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