So Many Things to Blog, So Little Time

So Many Things to Blog, So Little Time

Okay, so, two months later, she comes back swinging.  Yes, I can FINALLY walk and show homes.  And I didn't really blog much due to the fact that pain meds really do mess with your mind - badly.

So now, I can think of a bunch of things to say.

1.  I am in Oklahoma City, OK.  I came with my husband as he has a two-week class.  Why in the world the government put all the FAA classes in OKC, I will never know.  But the compund is impressive and a bit like Fort Knox.

2. Yes, I AM working from here.  I actually have clients coming in next week from Washington State and have been on the phone and email with themevery since I arrived here.  I am excited to be back up and running (well, that's a total figure of speech!) The doctor said the swelling in my foot won't go down for about a year.  But, hey, what's flip flops for a year compared to not walking!  Oh, and did I mention the Oklahoma State Fair is here right now!

3.  The housing market reports are looking really good.  However, when you look below the surface on things such as pricing, there isn't as rosey a picture.  Take the areas I work in: There has been an inventory shortage of houses on the market.  This has once again started many a bidding war and driven prices up a bit as reflected in the reports.  But really, when the banks start unloading their vast supply of bad loans (foreclosures and short sales) which Obama said had to be done by 2014, the market will once again be flooded and in turn the prices will once again drop.  Check out this article!

Anyways, more to come in future blogs.  Stay tuned for adventures in OKC and more real estate news.

And if you are thinking of moving, definitely pick a local expert and someone you can trust.  I will be more than happy to answer your questions or help you with your real estate needs.

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
Realtor, Office Manager  
License # 01767321
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell
LindaKMayer@live.com
Linda's Website

SAN DIMAS REAL ESTATE MARKET WATCH - May 12-18, 2012

SAN DIMAS REAL ESTATE MARKET WATCH - May 12-18, 2012

Market Watch

New Listing (8)
Price Change (4)
Back On Market (10)
Backup Offer (5)
Expired (0)
Pending (8)
Sold (6)

Okay, so this is another exciting week for real estate in SAN DIMAS.  Eight new listings and six sold.  As you can tell, the homes are getting sold and the inventory is shrinking.  So if you are thinking of buying a home, it's time before they all get gobbled up.  There have been quite a few articles recently about low amounts of homes for sale in certain areas.  And even more articles about bidding wars being back.  So if you are thinking of selling your home, well the laws of supply and demand come into play.  Lower supply, larger demand raises those home prices just a bit for you.  

Eight homes went into escrow this week.  That means that in approximately 30-45 days these should become sold houses as well.  Congrats to  those families and good luck in your new home!  Five homes have gone into back up status  in San Dimas which, as I have explained before means that an offer has gone to the bank and they are taking more offers in case the buyer drops out.  Hopefully they will all go into escrow and become sold as well.  Congratulations to all those agents with the sales, escrows and backups!  Go get 'em.

Pricing.  I personally think I have been complaining about pricing for almost a year and a half.  Not that my rants comments have had anything to do with it, but this week in San Dimas there were only four price changes!  Good job agents.

I try to stay on top of the communities I serve and be a local expert for all of them, real estate and otherwise.  So if you are interested in buying or selling a home, or if you simply have real estate questions, please feel free to contact me.  I will be more than happy to assist you!

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
Realtor, Office Manager  
License # 01767321
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell
LindaKMayer@live.com
Linda's Website

San Dimas Folks Simply Get Involved

San Dimas Folks Simply Get Involved

Okay, so I love the title of this blog because it's so true.  San Dimas as a community is very involved in many activities from the Western Days Rodeo to the Veteran's Memorial to the Farmer's Market, there is something to do here for everyone!

But today's blog is about how the individual people in San Dimas really care and get involved.  I was reading a news story, (ya another article from Linda!) and was simply impressed by the dedication of this family.  They are running not one, not two, but FOUR marathons to help raise money for cystic fibrosis research.

Here's how they got involved; Their daughter made friends with another girl at school who happened to have the disease.  As she learned and got older she became involved with the CF Foundation and then her parents took up the challenge and became involved.

So this Sunday, May 6th, the family will run the 3rd of four marathons to raise more money.  If you'd like to read more of the detailed article click HERE.  If you'd like to donate to the CF Foundation click HERE.

On a personal note; my son was actually tested for this disease when he was a baby.  Seeing other children with this and other illnesses where they have to gasp to breathe really makes you stop and think how absolutely lucky most of us are to not have to deal with life threatening illnesses or to see the day to day struggles this brings.  The very least we can do is help.

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
Realtor, Office Manager  
License # 01767321
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell
LindaKMayer@live.com
Linda's Website

San Dimas Real Estate Market Watch - April 18-24, 2012

San Dimas Real Estate Market Watch - April 18-24, 2012

Market Watch

New Listing (11)
Price Change (13)
Back On Market (10)
Backup Offer (6)
Expired (0)
Pending (11)
Sold (5)

 

 

Okay, so here are San Dimas Real Estate Market statistics for this week - and they seem to be shooting up!

This week there are 11 new listings in the city.  Five sold this week in San Dimas, and that number seems to be holding steady.  Eleven went into escrow which means that in approximately 30-60 days we should have 11 more that sold.  Looks like the San Dimas Real Estate Market is starting to move and shake. 

Ten homes were also placed back on the market and six have moved into back up status.  Usually the homes that go back on the market are homes where the buyer has either had to wait too long and backed out of the deal, or can't get the loan they need to complete the purchase.  The banks have been working on the timing part and the new procedures are actually starting to have an affect on home sales.  Short sales vs foreclosures are moving toward short sale now!

This week there were thirteen price changes.  Before, a lot of this could be blamed on the banks changing their prices and taking such a long time that the prices were dropping before they were sold.  Now it's just that the agent has to price it right from the start to get it sold!

I try to stay on top of the communities I serve and be a local expert for all of them.  So if you are interested in buying or selling a home, or if you simply have real estate questions, please feel free to contact me.  I will be more than happy to assist you!

**All information is taken from the IMRMLS.

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
Realtor, Office Manager  
License # 01767321
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell
LindaKMayer@live.com
Linda's Website

SENIORS GET IN ON THE ACTION!

SENIORS GET IN ON THE ACTION!

Okay, so the active senior residents of CLAREMONT PLACE took a tour of the facilities at LeROY HAYNES CENTER in SAN DIMAS.  They heard about the amazing 65-year tradition of the center's help to children.  The seniors were treated to a presentation by some of the residents who told of their goals for the future. And the Residential Program Director shared just two of the many success stories that come out of LeROY HAYNES.

The seniors then decided to collect 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for the children at LeROY HAYNES.  Donations of school supplies or back packs must be received no later than August 12.  You can read more about it here.

SAN DIMAS LIVING!

Warmest Regards,
Linda K. Mayer,
A Realtor you can Trust!
(626) 824-8927 Cell