Many of our buyer clients are currently focused on the entry-level or first-time move-up categories. As I’ve been mentioning for months, housing inventory has dwindled sharply and many of the homes for sale are lender-controlled. In other words many of the listings in these categories are bank owed or short sales. And the competition is fierce. You’ve probably heard it from family, friends and co-workers, "You should buy a short sale or foreclosure. There are some great deals out there!" Or, your friend tells you, "I paid way below market!" And to some extent, these statements have merit. Unfortunately from a practically point, many of these "deals" may not be available to you.

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If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, my team and I have successfully represented buyer and seller clients in San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Cruz counties for the past 10 years.

Buyers, search for all bay area homes for sale at www.AllBayAreaHomesForSale.com.  Or for short sales and bank owned properties only, search www.BayAreaBankOwned.com.

For sellers, we provide market analysis, home preparation and marketing services second to none.  Just call or email me and we’ll design a plan specific too your needs.

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Russ Boyd and his team professionally assist buyers, sellers and homeowners in the Peninsula Communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. They serve clients in San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Licensed as a Real Estate Broker by the California Department of Real Estate, 01264240.

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