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10% Down Jumbo Loans Are Back

Posted On: Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 12:54pm
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

After a long hiatus, 90% jumbo loans are back in the game for higher-priced homes.

Spring Market Recap from Guarantee Mortgage

Posted On: Friday, April 22, 2011 - 1:37pm
Tags: economy, forecast, market statistics, market trends | Topics: Market Statistics

Though it might not always feel like it, the economy is recovering. That's what the Federal Reserve tells us anyway (and we agree). The Fed’s recent reading of regional economies for the February and March period suggest continued economic growth, albeit at a moderate pace.

Economic Forecast for 2011

Posted On: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 2:11pm
Tags: economy, finance, forecast, Market, mortgage, outlook | Topics: Buyers and Sellers, Community Information, Market Statistics

Will continued tax cuts, low capital gains rates, payroll tax breaks, higher GDP, lower unemployment, low inflation, and other factors finally spell relief for our economy this year?

Bayview Heights 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:53pm
Topics: Market Statistics

27 single family homes sold in Bayview Heights in 2009; there were 27 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $450,500 to $438,000, which translates to a 2.77% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared worse with a decrease of  6.81%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number of days

Hunters Point 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:50pm
Topics: Market Statistics

1 single family home sold in Hunters Point in 2009; there were 4 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $0 to $320,000, which translates to a 100% increase over the prior year. Condos fared worse with a decrease of  19.35%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number of days on

Mission Terrace 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:48pm
Topics: Market Statistics

37 single family homes sold in Mission Terrace in 2009; there were 24 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $671,000 to $580,000, which translates to a 13.56% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared better with an increase of  5.12%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number

Silver Terrace 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:45pm
Topics: Market Statistics

50 single family homes sold in Silver Terrace in 2009; there was 1 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $530,000 to $483,500, which translates to a 8.77% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared better with an increase of  37.59%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average

Portola 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:30pm
Topics: Market Statistics

78 single family homes sold in Portola in 2009; there was 1 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $635,000 to $590,000, which translates to a 7.09% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared worse with a decrease of  16.55%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number of days on market

Visitacion Valley 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:26pm
Topics: Market Statistics

80 single family homes sold in Visitacion Valley in 2009; there were 6 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $490,000 to $456,000, which translates to a 6.94% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared better with an increase of  100%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number

Outer Mission 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 1:24pm
Topics: Market Statistics

46 single family homes sold in Crocker Amazon in 2009; there were 2 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $615,000 to $590,000, which translates to a 4.07% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared worse with a decrease of  35.93%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number of