Larry "Fly" Young Brentwood Real Estate

February 2009 - Posts

• What was this Property Worth – Does it Matter?

  Without fail, while showing clients properties or hosting open houses in Brentwood or nearby cities, I get asked “What did this property sell for at the peak?” The response I want to give is “Why does it matter? The market determines Read More... Posted Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:13 PM by Larry Young | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Foreclosures

• Single Story For Sale in Brentwood Main

  Beautiful Upgraded Townhome • 1,473 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $185,000 - Reduced - Why Rent? Brentwood Main, Brentwood - Nearly new and clean townhome with upgrades including Cherrywood cabinets & plantation shutters & Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:21 AM by Larry Young | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale

• Surge in Brentwood Foreclosure (REO) Home Sales

  In 2008, more than 72% of all homes sold in Brentwood and 81% of homes sold in eastern Contra Costa County were foreclosures, also known as REO (Real Estate Owned). Brentwood and eastern Contra Costa housing prices are less than half of peak prices and Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:50 AM by Larry Young | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Foreclosures, short sales. foreclosures

• Brentwood Area Property Taxes

  All properties in California have a base tax rate of 1% of the purchase price. In addition, taxpayers in individual cities and counties such as Brentwood and Contra County approve bonds to pay for community facilities, services and schools. Brentwood Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:48 AM by Larry Young | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Finances, Buyer Information

• Have Brentwood Area Foreclosure Prices Reached Bottom?

  Brentwood and Eastern Contra Costa County housing prices are down 60% and greater from peak prices of 2006-2006. Prices of many Brentwood area homes are nearing $100 per square foot, lower than the cost to build. In addition, the monthly payment for the Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:43 AM by Larry Young | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, Market Conditions, Buyer Information, Foreclosures