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May 09 2018

Gated Community Wathen European Home Listing For Sale Clovis CA. 93619

Now is a great time to list your Wathen European home for sale in a gated community in Clovis, CA. 93619. Looking at the data from the gated communities of European Glen, European Quarters, European Village & European Parc, there are only currently three active listings still for sale. In the past six months there have been 18 sales in these neighborhoods.

There have been five sales of the small 1,271 sq. ft. model over the past six months. These sales have ranged from $255,00 to $274,000. There is currently one of these models for sale for $280,000. It has been on the market for 34 days as of today and there was one price reduction after 14 days on the market. It was originally listed for $285,000.

From the 1,500-1,600 sq. ft. range there have been eight sales and one active listing. The active listing is selling for $325,000 and it has been on the market for 25 days. The eight sales in the past six month of this size have ranged from $268,000 to $296,000.

In the 1,800 – 1,900 sq. ft. range there have been six sales and one current active listing. The sold listings have went from $290,000 – $308,000. Homes of this size are all two story floor plans. The one active listing is listed for $339,900 and it has been on the market for 26 days. This listing is seemingly priced $30,000 over comparable sales so it may sit on the market for a while at that price. However, it is a foreclosure so most likely the price will be dropped in a strategic manner until it is sold.

These Wathen Castanos European Homes in gated communities in Clovis, CA. 93619 are hot commodities. On average, the 18 sales have sold in a matter of 29 days on the market. If you are looking to put your home on the market, keep in mind that values are neighborhood specific. So it would be good to look at the sales on your street and in your specific community. A European Glen home may not sell for the same sale price as a European Quarters home, etc. If you would like more detailed pricing information if you are thinking of putting your home on the market give me a call or text at 559-246-8991. I would be happy to provide a custom market analysis for your property and detail how I can help you sell your home for top dollar in the shortest amount of time. To see which homes are actively listed for sale in real time in and around these Wathen homes click here.

Clovis Real Estate Properties — Gated Community Wathen European Home Listing For Sale Clovis CA. 93619

Gated Community Wathen European Home Listing For Sale Clovis CA. 93619

Feb 21 2018

What Are Homes Selling For at Harlan Ranch in Clovis CA. 93619

I decided to take a look and see what the recent sales and active listings showed in regards to pricing. I was sort of blown away that 94 homes came up as sold properties in the past six months or those that are active or pending in escrow. I have not even begun to look at the pricing as I’m still wrapping my head around the volume of transactions here during this current low inventory market.

58 homes have sold over the past six months. The highest sale was for $799,500 but that is sort of an outlier as most homes in here are smaller tract homes (Wathen Castanos or Leo Wilson homes) on small lots. But there are some custom homes built by Elite that are pushing the pricing north. Of the sold homes the lowest went for $242,950 and the median sales price was $300,500. The average sized home that sold was 1,755 sq. ft. and the average price per sq. ft. was $190.

Looking at what is actively for sale today there are 22 homes. Of these the average price per sq. ft. is $198 and the homes are 1,849 sq. ft. on average. The highest listed price is $639,000 for a 2,681 sq. ft. home on a 17,202 sq. ft. lot. You can view that property here if it is still active.

14 homes are listing as Pending or Pending Accept Backup. This community of Harlan ranch is popular among young families, business professionals and those who are looking to downsize. Of the 94 homes I surveyed (sold in the past six months or active/pending homes) 69 of them had lots that were less than 5,000 sq. ft. Some of these were as little as 1,800 sq. ft. lots. There were only five homes of the 94 homes that had lots above 10,000 sq. ft. These 5 homes average $209 per sq. ft.

All homes within Harlan Ranch have HOA fees to cover the junior olympic sized pool and the landscaping of the green areas and common areas. HOA fees can vary from $70-$130 a month depending on if you are in a gated community or not, like Barclay Square. Also included in this master planned community is the community recreational center by the pool area, green areas where they can hold concerts, playgrounds for kids and meandering trails and walking paths. Click here to see what is actively for sale in real time in and around Harlan Ranch.

What Are Homes Selling For at Harlan Ranch in Clovis CA. 93619

Dec 06 2017

Candy Cane Lane or Cindy Lane Homes Christmas Lights Clovis CA. 93611

If you are looking for a neighborhood with a great Christmas lights display the Candy Cane Lane or Cindy Lane homes Christmas lights in Clovis CA. 93611 will not disappoint. This neighborhood is also known as Wawona Ranch Estates when it is not lit up and it is the north west corner of the Peach and Alluvial Ave. You will have the opportunity to drive slowly through the neighborhood with your lights off and stay in your warm comfy vehicle to view the display. However, if you are feeling like getting a bit of exercise you can also walk the neighborhood too. Thirdly, if neither of those options excite you there is normally a horse drawn carriage ride that you could pay for too. It is more like a large sleigh ride than a carriage with a covered roof.

If you want to walk the lane and don’t know where to park there is a large area to park along Railroad Park on the street and then head directly west, crossing over Peach Ave. to enter the neighborhood. Walking the lane is my preferred way to take in all of the lights as you won’t block traffic on foot taking extra time to admire all of the lights.

Along the way you will find some families outside in their front yards or driveways enjoying the festive lights and atmosphere. Some people sit around portable camp fire rings in their driveway. Plan on brining some cash as a few homes have hot chocolate stands set up with dessert options, churros, etc. There are no sidewalks in this neighborhood so all walking takes place on the streets.

Not only does this neighborhood have a fantastic lights display between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is also a great place to live. The homes in here are custom built and pride of ownership is top notch. The location is excellent too close to freeways and major shopping locations. Click here to see what homes are actively for sale in and around this neighborhood today in real time.

Candy Cane Lane or Cindy Lane Homes Christmas Lights Clovis CA. 93611

Nov 14 2017

Do You Have What It Takes to Buy A Fixer Upper Home in Fresno, CA. 93720?

Those who can fix up their homes by themselves or mostly by themselves could make a profit in this market. I recently heard someone who is handy say that they wanted to find a home that was in need of repairs. They would repair it with modern touches and then eventually sell it and buy the next fixer. Each time they would take a bigger chunk of equity and apply it to the next purchase until eventually they wouldn’t have a mortgage and could buy a house for cash, etc. Now that is a nice plan as long as the market is in a long bull run as we have witnessed for almost the past decade. However if the market stays stagnant or crashes then this plan would need to be altered most likely.

This plan would probably only work if they waited at least two years before selling and buying another house due to capital gains laws. If you live in a house for 2 out of the past 5 years you can receive up to $500,000 in gains without paying any capital gains taxes if you are married and live in CA. So it isn’t a typical fix and flip game plan where the property is disposed of ASAP.

But the real intent of this blog was asking yourself if you are handy and capable of fixing up a home that you purchase. I know that when my wife and I bought our first house the home projects were initially fun. The fun lasted for about three months when we had finally changed the colors of 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Those who buy homes to fix up are grinders at heart. They are not the type that needs to watch their favorite show or sitcom every evening. They are working hard with their hands afterwork and after hours into the night. Not only does it require the know how but the will to follow through. My home is 25 years old and many aspects of it could be upgraded or updated.

But even routine maintenance such as cleaning rain gutters doesn’t even come easy for me. I recently switched out some light switch covers from the old beige ones to nice and new white ones. In the process, I killed power to three times as many switches and outlets as I upgraded. A knock on the electrician neighbor’s door was my next step in my home’s improvement. I think most guys take pride in being able to fix something or be handy. For me if I have not experienced fixing something before then it seems to normally take me three or four times as long to finish the job as if I hired it out. Often times with the multiple trips to home depot it can add up to costing me more to fix it on my own then hire it out. So before you dive in and buy that fixer upper, audit your handiness skills and your will power to follow through with such an enormous task. Click here to see what is actively for sale in real time in Fresno, CA. 93720

Do You Have What It Takes to Buy A Fixer Upper Home in Fresno CA. 93720?