Bay Area Home Sales Up – best January in years!

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Bay Area Home Sales are UP!        At least 3 counties had their best January in 5 years or more For the Bay Area as a whole, sales rose 6.8%. The President of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS … Continue reading

Fun stuff to do around Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and the San Lorenzo Valley

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Fun stuff to do: San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz  February 25th – Saturday – the 31st annual Clam Chowder Cook Off Tastings start at 1 pm at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, featuring 70+ cooking teams; winners announced … Continue reading

Banks settle Robo Signing Charges for $25 Billion

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Landmark settlement announced against banks for robo signing foreclosures: $12 Billion for California mortgage principal reductions After months of negotiations, 5 major banks settled charges of fraudulently signing foreclosure documents by agreeing to pay $25 Billion dollars out to homeowners and people … Continue reading

Bright signs in the economy

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Unemployment falls to 2008 level As more people find jobs, consumer confidence will increase.    Employment, in my opinion, is one of the key factors that can lend strength to the housing market, so I’ve been watching this closely.   While I … Continue reading

Fun Things to do in Boulder Creek

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February 11th:     This weekend, the town merchants are “putting out.”  …  Putting their merchandise out on the streets that is, in the manner of a street fair.  There will be a raffle, crafts demonstrations, discounts, and Valentines’ gift ideas.  These … Continue reading

Ben Lomond Home Sales, Prices and 2011 Market Update

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Ben Lomond Home Sales, Prices and 2011 Market Update 2011 –year in review 62 homes sold in Ben Lomond during 2011.   The average home sales price was $378,905, taking an average of 2 months on the market prior to going … Continue reading