Archive for November, 2009

Chris Williamson

Webinar: Guide to Qualifying for a San Mateo Mortgage Loan

Date/Time: Wed, Dec 16th at 6pm As you’ve been reading here on LivingWellinSanMateo.com, 2009 is a great time for first time home buyers to buy a home in San Mateo County. With interest rates at historic lows, San Mateo real estate at its most affordable levels in decades and the first time home buyer tax [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

San Mateo Real Estate Price Report – October 2009

What Sold in San Mateo Real Estate in October 2009? In October, 2009, we saw 58 single family homes sold in the City of San Mateo.  24.1% of San Mateo home sellers (14) had to reduce their asking prices to affect a sale.  The median price of all San Mateo homes sold rose to $720,000 after three [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

When the Market is Down – Trade Up!

Is Now the Time for You to Trade Up? For many San Mateo home owners with growing families or others enjoying income spiking career advancements, this question invariably arises: Is now the right time to trade up to a bigger, better San Mateo home? Answering this question for you requires some personal introspection and an [...]

Rebecca Williamson

Homes Under $600k are Selling Fast and for More than List Price

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — October 2009 San Mateo County market statistics show a reduction in marketing time and slight increase in median price. With newly initiated sales outpacing new listings, San Mateo County single family home inventory is being absorbed faster than it is being added. — San Mateo, CA, November 19, 2009- The latest [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

El Cerrito Park and San Mateo Park Real Estate Price Report

How’s the Real Estate Market in San Mateo Park? For this San Mateo, CA neighborhood market report, we’ll only look at homes in the San Mateo Park and El Cerrito Park neighbohoods of San Mateo, CA during the time period August 15, 2009 through November 15th, 2009. San Mateo CA Neighborhoods Included in this Market [...]