Homes taking about 3 months to sell

With the real estate buying and selling season upon us, one aspect that’s not usually addressed is real estate referrals for either buying or selling in a different area than where you currently live.

Specifically, in a different county or state.

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Most of the time, you’re going into an area blind and don’t know a local professional Realtor who matches your personality and knows the inventory. I’ve always taken great pride in setting my clients up with a top notch agent in the area that they’re planning on moving to. Why not start off on the right foot when buying your new home? Give your agent a call today.

The following update on local real estate information is based on Multiple Listing Service data as of Friday.


BREA


Properties available: 90

Condominiums: 18

Houses: 72

Short Sales and REOs: 42

Median condo price: $308,143

Median house price: $484,275

Average time on the market: 95 days for condos; 96 days for houses

Available properties by price range:

Under $399,999: 34

$400,000 – $699,999: 52

$700,000 – $999,999: 4

Properties available by ZIP Code:

92821 – 80

92823 – 10

Properties put into escrow last week: 8

Least expensive houses: One of the least expensive homes put into escrow features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,250 interior square feet on a 7,524-square-foot corner lot with 2-car detached garage. This home is listed for $375,000. The actual sales price cannot be disclosed until after the property closes escrow.

Least expensive condos: One of the least expensive condos put into escrow features 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,187 interior square feet with city lights view and 2-car garage. This home is listed for $250,000. The actual sales price cannot be disclosed until after the property closes escrow.

Most expensive properties: One of the most expensive homes put into escrow features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1,937 interior square feet on a 7,201-square-foot lot with 2-car attached garage, pool and spa. This home is listed for $499,900. The actual sales price cannot be disclosed until after the property closes escrow.


LA HABRA


Properties available: 202

Condominiums: 62

Houses: 140

Short Sales and REO’s: 43

Median condo price: $175,261

Median house price: $435,335

Average time on the market: 94 days for condos; 83 days for houses

Available properties by price range:

Under $199,999: 43

$200,000 – $399,999: 106

$400,000 – $699,999: 40

$700,000 – $999,999: 9

$1,000,000 and over: 4

Properties put into escrow last week: 8

Least expensive houses: One of the least expensive homes put into escrow features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with 1,167 interior square feet on a 6,380-square-foot lot with 2-car attached garage. This home is listed for $319,900. The actual sales price cannot be disclosed until after the property closes escrow.

Least expensive condos: One of the least expensive condos put into escrow features 1 bedroom, 1 bath with 853 square feet and a carport. This home is listed for $89,900. The actual sales price cannot be disclosed until after the property closes escrow.

Most expensive properties: One of the most expensive homes put into escrow is in a gated community and features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,626 interior square feet on a 12,051-square-foot lot with 3-car attached garage. This home is listed for $739,000. The actual sale price cannot be disclosed until after the property closes escrow.

Dennis Bode is a Realtor with Century 21 Discovery. You may contact him at 714-814-1041, e-mail him at Dennis@DennisBode.com or go online to Blog.DennisBode.com.