How are we coping with COVID-19

Dear Friends, We at Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty want to take a moment to check how are you doing and is there anything we can help you with during this uncertain time? The uncertainty of the past several weeks has clarified what is most important—the well-being and safety of our families, colleagues and communities. While we work to understand how the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will affect all of us in the short and long term, I want you to know that your health and safety—and that of your loved ones—are also top of mind for us. We are here for you as partners and friends. With the recent pandemic events still unfolding, many of our clients are understandably nervous about the current and future Real Estate market. Since being in the Local Real estate business for over 3 decades and seen our share of market agitations due to recessions, wars, .com boom and bust, 9/11, devastating fires and earthquakes and now pandemics, we want to provide you a quick update, as well as some reassurance that this Tough time will pass too. The truth is that while no one knows how this pandemic will affect the market exactly, history has shown us that business will continue and we will get to the other side of this. In the many years, I’ve been in business, I am able to readily adapt to current market conditions and help numerous buyers and sellers do so as well. Once this is all behind us and you are ready to buy a home or sell a home in the East Bay, please reach out to me. We can help you save thousands with selling for a low set fee at the highest possible price in the least amount of time with the least inconvenience to you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need anything. We are here continuing to work for you and are here to help any way we can. Please call or email us anytime. I believe that together we will come out stronger on the other side. Thank you for your continued partnership and friendship.   Best regards Meena Gujral Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty 510-427-7992 meena.gujral@gmail.com Pleasanton and Fremont DRE#00950378 www.helpusellachievers.com

 

November 2015 East Bay Market report

East Bay Inventory is increasing. Perfect time to buy a home. Are you looking to be a new homeowner in the East Bay? I can help.

Real Estate Weather report for Castro Valley and East Bay

Castro Valley : Detached Single-Family Homes – July 2015

Market Activity Summary

• Inventory: 54 units were listed for sale as of the last day of July – approximately 1 month of inventory.
• Sales Activity: 56 single-family detached units were sold during July.
• Median Sales Price: $705,500 during July.
• Average sales price was 105.85% of the average list price during July.

Meena Gujral

http://www.meena.realtor

Achievers Realty

Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty

925-425-9491

DRE # 00950378

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25516 Crestfield Dr, Castro Valley, CA | Powered by Postlets

25516 Crestfield Dr, Castro Valley, CA | Powered by Postlets.

Home sales in June

As per the Bay East Association of Realtors, Days on Market (DOM) for the Castro Valley area year-to-date is around 55. The median detached home price in Castro Valley for June was $495,000. As of the last day of June there were 131 active homes in Castro Valley. At current selling rates this means there is approximately 3 months of inventory in Castro Valley remaining.

As of July 21, 2010 there were thirteen homes in Palomares Hills listed in a price range of $399,950-1,537,000.  Four homes are townhouses and Duets and nine homes are Single Family Homes.

There are ten properties currently listed in Five Canyons, Castro Valley with seven Single Family homes and three condos in the price range of $398,000-949,000.

There are 168 listings currently for sale in Castro Valley California. The price range is $116,100-$3,199,000

Castro Valley Statistics	Active	Pending	Sold	Months Supply
Jun 09	102	53	29	2.1
Jul 09	108	49	45	2.2
Aug 09	100	52	44	2.0
Sep 09	107	48	38	2.1
Oct 09	103	47	30	2.1
Nov 09	78	51	26	.16
Dec 09	75	41	42	1.6
Jan 10	77	35	23	1.8
Feb 10	95	41	26	2.3
Mar 10	124	49	36	3.0
Apr 10	105	61	31	2.3
May 10	129	49	49	2.6
Jun 10	131	47	45	2.5

 

As per the California Association of Realtors, first time home buyers increased for the second year due to housing affordability and the first time home buyer credit.

The tax credit was the primary reason for those buyers who may not have had enough down payment and the tax credit helped to cover the difference.

Generally speaking, distressed properties and short sales sell for a lot less than the regular properties and with such an abundance of distressed properties on the market, first time home buyers affordability increased.

I specialize in Five Canyons and Palomares Hills. If you are looking for a list of Castro Valley Homes for sale, or sell your home in Castro Valley for a flat fee and save thousands of dollars, please call Meena Gujral at 925-425-9491 or go to my website:

http://www.helpusellachievers.com

Homes sold by Meena in Castro Valley, California

To see my other Real Estate Blogs click:

Mission San Jose Fremont Blog

Fremont Homes Blog

To see virtual Tours on all my listings click on the link:

My Virtual Tours

HOUSING SCENE: Tired buyers often make poor mortgage choices after shopping for a home – latimes.com

HOUSING SCENE: Tired buyers often make poor mortgage choices after shopping for a home – latimes.com.

Right price for Selling a home in Castro Valley,CA

When you’re selling your home in Castro Valley, California, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you’ll receive. That’s why you need a professional evaluation from an experienced Realtor®. Meena Gujral can provide you with an honest assessment of your home, based on several factors, including:

• Market conditions

•Condition of your home

• Repairs or improvements

• Selling timeframe.

In real estate terms, market value is the price at which a particular house, in its current condition, should sell within 30 to 90 days.

If the price of your home is too high, this could cause several things:

• Limits buyers. Potential buyers may not view your home because it appears to be out of their buying range.

• Limits showings. Other salespeople may be more reluctant to view your home.

• Used as leverage. Other Realtors® may use this home to drive the sale of other homes that are better-priced.

• Extended stay on the market. When a home is on the market too long, it may be perceived as defective. Buyers may wonder, “what’s wrong,” or “why hasn’t this sold?”

• Lower price. An overpriced home, still on the market beyond the average selling time, could lead to a lower selling price. To sell it, you will have to reduce the price – sometimes several times. In the end, you’ll probably get less than if it had been properly priced in the first place.

• Wasted time and energy. A bank appraisal is most often required to finance a home.

Realtors® have known it for years – well-kept homes in Castro Valley that are properly priced in the beginning always get you the fastest sale for the best price! And that’s why you need a professional to assist you in the selling of your home.

Often, in a seller’s market, homes that are priced slightly below market value initially will sell for more, simply because of the extra interest they incite. This can be a risk, however, and when it comes to such a decision, an experienced, trusted Realtor® is your best ally.

If I can help answer any questions or provide you with a free market analysis on your home, you can call me (Meena Gujral) at 510-279-9580. To see all the homes I have sold in Five Canyons, Palomares Hills and other areas of Castro Valley California, go to

Homes sold by Meena in Castro Valley

Five Canyons Homes Blog

Mission San Jose Fremont Blog

Fremont Homes Blog

Meena’s Pleasanton Blog

September Home Sales in Castro Valley, California

Housing Market in Castro Valley, Ca.

As per the Bay East Association of Realtors, Days on Market (DOM) for the Castro Valley area year-to-date is around 84. The median attached home price in Castro Valley for September was $505,000. As of the last day of September there were 107 active homes in  Castro Valley. At current selling rates this means there is approximately 2 months of inventory in Castro Valley remaining.

	Active	Pending	Sold	Months Supply
Aug 08	190	36	42	4.5
Sep 08	184	40	33	4.4
Oct 08	174	43	32	4.2
Nov 08	162	25	29	4.5
Dec 08	157	22	32	4.8
Jan 09	152	39	18	4.7
Feb 09	151	30	25	5.2
Mar 09	137	50	25	3.9
Apr 09	125	46	31	3.0
May 09	111	48	34	2.6
Jun 09	102	53	29	2.1
Jul 09	108	49	45	2.2
Aug 09	100	52	44	2.0
Sep 09	107	48	38	2.1

Are you looking to do a short sale? I specialize in Short Sales. I have had a 100% success rate with my short sales. Are you a For Sale By Owner? I can show you ways of selling through Help-U-Sell to save thousands of dollars and sell your home quickly for a low set fee. If you are looking to buy a home please call Meena Gujral at 510-279-9580 or go to:

Castro Valley homes for sale

Homes sold by Meena in Castro Valley, California

How much have the prices dropped in Five Canyons in the last 2 years?

I will give you an example of how much the prices have dropped in 2 years in Five Canyons. The example I am giving is the floor plan close to my heart since it was my own home.
I sold my house in Five Canyons for 1,125,000 on 2/1/2007. It was a 2,992 sq ft home.
On 5/5/2008 the same floor plan sold for $925,000.
On 5/16/2009 the same 2,992 plan sold for $730,000. This home was not the best location since it was closer to the power lines which is not desirable. It was also a foreclosure property.
There is a home currently listed in that sq footage for $845,000.

I hope that gives you a pretty good idea of what has been going on in Five Canyons. The prices in Five Canyons are now starting to go back up and if you are looking to buy, now is a great time since I don’t see them going down anymore.

The schools in Castro Valley are excellent, and the homes in Five Canyons are beautiful. There is a new Montissori school in Five Canyons which is also very good. The area is centrally located with easy access to major freeways like 580, 92 and 880.

To see all the homes I have sold in Five Canyons and Palomares Hills click on the link below:
Homes sold by Meena in Castro Valley, California

Castro Valley homes for sale

If I can show you any homes in Five Canyons or Palomares Hills (another great area with awesome Jensen Ranch school), please let me know at 510-279-9580.

Meena Gujral
Help-U-Sell Achievers Realty
510-279-9580