7 Reasons why now is the time to buy a home.

After months and years of bruising news about the housing market I recently read this article in CBS moneywatch about how now is a good time to buy a home. Prices, interest rates and the ratio of renting vs. buying is favoring the buyer. For those who say that prices still have further to drop, the counterpoint to would be interest rates. As the economy improves interest rates will eventually go up and raise the total cost of the home. These days even I will take even a little good news.

Read the full article here.

Julies Coffee and Tea on Park St. My new favorite hang out spot!

One of my favorite Alameda events. Concerts at the Cove

171 Purcell Dr. PENDING

My listing at 171 Purcell Dr. is now pending.
Very nice "Brittany Landing The Harbor" Duet

Alameda home sales for May

39 Homes sold in Alameda during the month of May.
3 were short sales and 6 were foreclosures.
To see this chart larger double click on it.

813 Haight Ave. PENDING after 11 days with 7 offers

My listing at 813 Haight Ave. is now Pending and about to close.
This Bungalow needed some TLC to bring it back.
However after only 11 days it was pending with 7 offers.