by Michelle Carr Crowe, San Jose Cupertino Campbell real estate agent Coyotes in Campbell? Although it sounds unlikely, neighbors living on a small cul-de-sac in Campbell awoke at 5 am Saturday morning to an unpleasant surprise. Three coyotes had attacked a neighbor's cat and were chasing it down. Quick action resulted in the coyotes being scared off and the cat hurried to the vet for treatment of injuries. This incident occurred in a Santa Clara County residential neighborhood of Campbell homes, located near Los Gatos El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos and Capri and Village Elementary Schools in Campbell. It is considered part of the Los Gatos Vasona Station and Rinconada areas, as well as the San Tomas Aquino neighborhood. This Silicon Valley community retains a rural feel that Campbell ... 09/25/2011

Campbell Homes Market ReportWeek ending September 3, 2011 compared to September 4, 2010There were 125 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending September 3, 2011.There were 127 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending September 4, 2010. Of the 125 Campbell homes there were 26 short sales, 4 bank owned homes and 95 traditional San Jose homes for sale. Short Sales in Campbell continue to increase. Understand foreclosure alternatives. The above graph shows the median price, the average price and the number of properties sold. Prices are represented by the bars. Sales are represented by the line. A 3-month moving average is used to smooth out month-to-month fluctuation. The 3-month moving average will show seasonal variati... 09/19/2011

Campbell Homes Week ending July 30, 2011 compared to July 31, 2010 137 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes for sale in the week ending July 30, 2011. 132 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes for sale in the week ending July 31, 2010. Of the 137 Campbell homes there were 24 San Jose short sales, 5 bank owned homes and 108 traditional San Jose homes for sale. Median Price: $731,000 Average Price: $751,208 No. of Sales: 21 Sale vs. List Price: 97.4% Days on Market: 40 The number of short sales in the Campbell real estate market are increasing. If you are unable to make your mortgage payment and want to avoid foreclosure, call 800-972-1822 for a free, no obligation consulation with a Campbell Short Sale Agent. 08/20/2011

CAMPBELL CA HOMES HOMES SOLD IN JULY 2011; Detailed MARKET REPORT;  Mapping & Details of each Campbell Home Sold. The Map and Table show all Campbell, CA home sales in July 2011 as reported on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSlistings, Inc.).  The first column on the Table corresponds number in the Map.  Days of the Market (DOM) is shown in the right column and indicates the number of days needed to sell that house.  Averages are shown on the bottom row of the table.  The long-term average (since July '98) sale price of homes sold in Campbell, CA and the County can be viewed here. A Market Report showing the long-term number of Campbell, CA Listings and Sales is here. To discuss the Campbell, CA real estate market, or your Real Estate situation, please don't hesitate to call or e-... 08/12/2011

Campbell CA and Santa Clara County Average Home Sale Price Market Report; July 1998 - July 2011 The graph shows the Average (mean) Sale Price of Campbell CA and Santa Clara County homes sold each July from 1998 through 2011 according to the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings, Inc.). The July 2011 Average Sale Price for a Campbell, CA home was $785,898. which was down about 2% from the previous July.  Generally Campbell home prices have moved in unison with countywide prices.   he spike in sales price in 2000 was the result of the dot com boom.  The spike in 2008 was a result of lax credit standards which allowed otherwise unqualified purchasers to obtain loans, even with no money down payment and without normal verifications of income. The Campbell CA Median Sale Price Market R... 08/11/2011

Campbell CA Real Estate Market Report of Home Listing and Sale Trends though July 2011. The graph shows the Number of Listings (i.e., Homes put on the Market For Sale) and the Number of Sales of Campbell CA homes as reported on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings).   The number of Campbell homes Sales in July 2011 was 10% less than average for this time of year. The number of Campbell homes put on the market For Sale in July 2011, while more than last July, was 22% below average for July.  That correlates to a countywide trend of fewer listings.  The reduced number of listings For Sale tends to keep  upward pressure on prices even though sales are slightly below average. The previous Market Report regarding the long-term trend of Homes Listed and Sold in Campbell CA is repor... 08/11/2011

Campbell Real Estate - Market Report Week ending July 2, 2011 compared to July 3, 2010The above graph shows the median price, the average price, and the number of properties sold. Prices are represented by the bars and sales are represented by the line. There were 130 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending July 2, 2011 compared to 121 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending July 3, 2010. Of the 130 Campbell homes there were 16 short sales, 5 bank owned homes and 109 traditional Campbell homes. The number of short sales continue to increase in the Campbell Real Estate Market. Understand foreclosure alternatives ... foreclosure is not the only option. Median Price: $667,500 Average Price: $685,346 No. of Sales: 23 Sa... 07/18/2011

Median Home Price History in Campbell, CA The Graph shows the Median Sale Price of Campbell, CA homes each June from 1998 through June 2011 according to the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings, Inc.). The Median Sale Price in June 2011 was $667,500. To talk about the Market Value of your Campbell, CA home or any real estate situation, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.  The lessons I've learned from 35 years of local real estate sales experience benefit my clients throughout a real estate transaction. Lloyd Binen Realtor/Broker/ CA DRE 572654 Certified Realty Services 19200 Shubert Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI) 07/15/2011

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SELL A CAMPBELL, CA HOME? In June 2011, it took 34 days, on average, to sell a Campbell CA home (Single Family Residence) according to the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings, Inc.)  That was 16% fewer days than the June average.  It was also the fewest number of days needed to sell since June 2006. Please feel free to call or e-mail to talk about your Campbell, CA home or to discuss any real estate situation.  The lessons I've learned from 35 years of local real estate sales experience benefit my clients throughout a real estate transaction. Lloyd Binen Realtor/Broker/ CA DRE 572654 19200 Shubert Drive Saratoga, CA 95070 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI) 408-373-4411   07/15/2011

Short sales are not easy. They require patience and a lot of work. The work all pays off in the end when a homeowner avoids foreclosure. It paid off for Campbell California homeowners who made the all important call to Kathleen Daniels. Timeframes will most definitely vary depending on the number of loans and who services the loans. Below is an outline of the timeframe for this Campbell Home which was eligible for, and approved for, a HAFA short sale. List Date: 2/25/2011 List Price: $589,000 Sale Date: March 6, 2011 Days on Market: 9 Lender Approval: May 25, 2011 (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - 1st Mortgage | Chase - 2nd Mortgage Close of Escrow: June 24, 2011 Sales Price: $620,000 List to Close: 4 months HAFA short sale: Sellers received $3,000 for relocation expenses You can save your ... 06/25/2011

Campbell Real EstateMarket Report Week ending May 28, 2011 compared to May 29, 2010There were 121 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending May 28, 2011 compared to 122 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending May 29, 2010. Of the 121 homes there were 15 short sales, 3 bank owned homes and 102 traditional homes for sale. The number of short sales continue to increase in the Campbell. Understand foreclosure alternatives ... foreclosure is not the only option. Median Price: $678,500 Average Price: $698,073 No. of Sales: 24 Sale vs. List Price: 98.6% Days on Market: 55 Understand foreclosure alternatives ... call 800-972-1822 for a free no obligation consultation. Don't want until you're out of time ... call today! Campbe... 06/14/2011

Campbell Real EstateMarket Report April 30, 2011Week ending April 30, 2011 compared to May 1, 2010 There were 124 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending April 30, 2011 compared to 120 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending May 1, 2010. Of the 124 Campbell homes there were 20 short sales, 2 bank owned homes and 102 traditional Campbell homes. The number of short sales continue to climb in the Campbell Real Estate Market. Understand foreclosure alternatives ... foreclosure is not the only option. Median Price: $629,944 Average Price: $703,100 No. of Sales: 24 Sale vs. List Price: 98.0% Days on Market: 34 Understand foreclosure options ... call 800-972-1822 for a free no obligation consultation. Don't want until you'... 05/16/2011

Campbell, California Home Sales and Real Estate Market Update for April 2011. The Map and Table below show Single Family Residences in Campbell, California that were sold in April, 2011 according the MLSListing, Inc.  In April 2011 Campbell homes sold, on average, for 98% of their Asking price. The number of Campbell, California Listings and Sales each March from 1999 through 2011 is available here.  I'll post April, 2011 Listing and Sales when they're available sometime after May 5th.  The median Sale Price of Single Family Residences in Campbell every March from 1999 through 2011 is available here.  Again, I'll post the April 2011 Median Sales price when it is available sometime after May 5th. For a more in depth analysis of a particular Campbell, CA home, or to talk about your real e... 04/28/2011

Campbell Real EstateMarket Report April 2, 2011Campbell HomesWeek ending April 2, 2011 compared to April 3, 2010 There were 117 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in the week ending April 2, 2011 compared to 100 Campbell homes, including short sales and bank owned homes in week ending April 3, 2010. Of the 117 Campbell homes there were 15 short sales, 5 bank owned homes and 97 traditional Campbell homes. The number of short sales continue to climb in the Campbell Real Estate Market. Understand foreclosure alternatives ... foreclosure is not the only option. Median Price: $705,000 Average Price: $781,895 No. of Sales: 21 Sale vs. List Price: 98.2% Days on Market: 31 Campbell Homes for SaleUnderstand foreclosure options ... call 800-972-1822 for a free no obligatio... 04/24/2011

Campbell California Real Estate Market Update; Home Listing and Sale Trends though March 2011. The graphs nearby show the number of Listings (i.e., Homes put on the Market For Sale) and the number of Sales of Campbell California homes reported on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings) each March from 1999 through 2011.  The March Average (i.e., median) Sale Price from 1999 to 2011 can be viewed here. The number of Sales of Campbell homes in March 2011 was unchanged compared to March 2010, and were very slightly  (10%) below average for this time of year. The number of Campbell homes put on the market  For Sale in March 2011 was 7% below average, and that follows the countywide trend of fewer listings. The reduced number of listings For Sale tends to keep  upward pressure on pr... 04/14/2011

Campbell California Real Estate Market Update; Home Prices- Trends Through March 2011. The graph below shows the Median Sale Price of Campbell, CA Single Family Residences sold on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings) every March from 1999 through 2011. The March 2011 Median Sale Price of $705,000 was essentially unchanged from one year ago.  The jump in prices from March 2005 through March 2008 was caused by lax lending standards and easy credit.  Easy credit opened the flood gates to buyers who were otherwise not financially qualified for financing, and pushed prices beyond sustainable levels.  The median price masks large variations throughout the city of Campbell. For a more in depth analysis of a particular  Campbell, CA home, or to talk about your real estate situation,... 04/13/2011

CAMPBELL CA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE AND TRENDS The graphs nearby show the number of Listings (i.e., Homes put on the Market For Sale) and the number of Sales of Campbell, CA Single Family Residences reported on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings) each February from 1999 through 2011.  The Median Sales Price from 1999 to 2011 may be viewed here. Both Sales and Listings are below average for this time of year. Sales are down 70% and Listings are down 8% compared to the average for the previous 13 years.  A record low of only five Campbell homes sold in February 2011.  Although Campbell, CA has not been hard hit by foreclosures, only 9% of Campbell sales last year were foreclosures, compared to 15.5% countywide average, the real estate market has been adversely affected by t... 03/28/2011

The graph below shows the Median Sale Price of Campbell CA Single Family Residences each February from 1999 through 2011, according to the local Multiple Listing Service (MLSListings). The February 2011 Median of $628,000 represented a 3% decline compared to February 2010, and a 22% decline from the $810,000 peak in February 2005. Much of the decline occurred because of an unsustainable 110% increase in the median price between 1999 ($386,250) and 2005 ($810,000).  That meteoric increase resulted from easy credit.  Mortgage loans requiring no down payment or verification of income were not rare, and they opened the floodgate to home buyers who otherwise could not get financing.  For a more in depth analysis of a particular Campbell home, or to talk about your real estate situation, plea... 03/27/2011

Campbell CA Real Estate:  Closing Costs When Buying a HomeWhen buying a home in Campbell California, some buyers don't realize that they need to bring more than the down payment in order to finalize the purchase of their Campbell CA real estate. Even though certain closing costs are negotiable, some typical closing costs paid by someone buying Campbell CA real estate include, but is not limited to the following:  Loan Origination Fee Flood Check Fee Tax Service Fee Appraisal Fee Credit Report Fee Underwriting Fee Prepaid Loan Interest Charges Lender's Title Insurance Policy Notary Fee         Recording Fee Courier Charge Inspection Costs Home Warranty Cost Prepaid Property Taxes Homeowner's Insurance Charge When you apply for a home purchase loan, you should receive from your mortgage b... 03/25/2011

Homes for Sale in Campbell CA:  March 2011There are currently 115 single-family homes for sale in Campbell CA.  Twelve (12) homes are REO/bank-owned; thirty-one (31) are short-sales; and the remaining seventy-two (72) are normal sales.  As illustrated in the chart below, just a little over 1/3 of the homes for sale in Campbell CA are "distressed sales." The median list price of the current single-family homes for sale in the city of Campbell CA is $679,000 and average list price is $722,433.  The highest list price is $1,599,000 (5,500 sq ft and normal sale) while lowest list price is $395,000 (~1500 sq ft and REO/bank-owned).  The homes currently for sale have been on the market for an average of 79 days.There are currently 67 condo/townhomes for sale in Campbell CA.  Six (6) homes are... 03/24/2011