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That is 50% right. If I can base our activity on just 3 weeks of sales in January, then I would say our market is right where we left it last year. Multiple offers on homes that are priced right, good location and don't have a lot of problems. Problems; meaning estimates for termite repair over $10,000, or other known defects that are reported prior to marketing. Listings in my office have had 3- 8 offers with the final sales price exceeding the list price anywhere from 10-20%. The key here is to price the home right, disclose everything you know and have the home looking good for marketing.
In our surrounding communities the local governments have created ordinances to be implemented at the time of sale (Point of Sale Ordinances). The City of Berkeley will soon put into place an ordinance that requires the sewer lateral be replaced or repaired, similar to the Albany or El Cerrito and Kensington (Contra Costa County) ordinances. We don't know the procedure; that is whether the Seller must have this work done prior to close of escrow, of if the Buyer can assume responsibility. One of the major reasons for this replacement is many of the sewer lines are of old clay that were installed, in some cases, over 100 years ago and are failing. During heavy rains, the waste from the sewer line merges into the storm drains and that water becomes contaminated. This un-treated water eventually finds its way to the bay or overruns onto city streets and private property. Depending on the distance from your sewer line to the middle of the street, the cost averages $3,500.
After a year of training and preparation, the Piedmont Community Mediation Group is open for business and ready to assist their neighbors. Whether your concern is next door landscaping littering your yard, barking dogs, fencing, loud music or other issues, the city is now offering a neutral third-party mediation service free of charge for all residents. Contact East Bay Community Mediation at (510) 548-2377 and request a Piedmont Community Mediator.  Call me at 510-652-2133 or Email me at diane@dianeverducci.com2006 Newsletter Archive January |
BIG VIEWS OF S.F, BAY AND BRIDGE 755 Keeler Avenue, Berkeley Offered at: $760,000 Built in 1953, by a fourth generation San Franciscan, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath house has lovely bay views from the living room and master bedroom. This home has great separation of space with the advantage of the living area all on one level. Every room is filled with light. For more information visit my Listings/Sales page at www.dianeverducci.com
I am now creating websites for my listings to provide more information about the property and the areas for the buyers. As a sample, check out www.1031colusa.com and www.755keeler.com. Like they say, pictures worth a thousand words!
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