Mountain View Ca Multiple Offers Update Aug 2014: What Does it Take?

Anyone trying to buy a home in Mountain View right now knows that it is tough out there. There are many more buyers than sellers and many Mountain View homes sell with multiple offers way over list price. Some homes go as much as 30% over asking, but some do not. How does a buyer make the decision about how much to offer to have the winning bid in a Mountain View multiple offer situation and not overpay?

The answer is not simple, and sometimes it is not a question of price, but terms, like contingencies, length of escrow, length of rent back, etc.

 

But for right now, let's just discuss price. Here are some things to keep in mind when you make an offer on a Mountain View home in a multiple offer situation,

1. In my opinion the most important thing is, how much is this home worth to you? In other words, what price would you offer so that if it sold for $1000 more you would not be sorry because you do not want to pay that much. It may be that you would pay more than your offer if you could, but you can't so you are just doing your best. But if that is not the case you need to decide how much the house is worth to you so that if you do not get it you will not have regrets.

2. How is the asking price of this home compared to market value? If the house is listed low it will get multiple offers and sell for much more. If it is listed at or above market value it will not. This is not rocket science. Figuring out market value can be a little tricky since there are many variables, and the market is a moving target, but a good Mountain View real estate agent should be able to help you analyze comps. Once you know the market value you will have to offer more in an appreciating market like we are in now. Sorry, but that is the truth.

3. What is the style of the listing agent? Does he or she like to list homes very low to get as many multiple offers as possible on their Mountain View listings? Does the agent over value a home to try to get more money for their client, or just try to win out on a competitive listing? Does the agent like to work with multiple counter offers, or accept the the first best offer?  Your agent should be able to give you insight into what other Mountain View real estate agents like to do.

 

In the end, the final offer price and terms will be your decision, but if you have a great Mountain View real estate agent he or she can help guide you through the murky waters of Mountain View multiple offers.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

If you would like to search for homes for sale in Mountain View click here.

 

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty Palo Alto 

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

Ca B.R.E. 01191194

650-619-9285

How Much Over List Price Are Mountain View Homes Selling for in 2014

Anyone trying to buy a home in Mountain View right now knows that it is tough out there. There are many more buyers than sellers and many Mountain View homes sell with multiple offers way over list price. Some homes go as much as 30% over asking, but some do not. How does a buyer make the decision about how much to offer to have the winning bid in a Mountain View condo multiple offer situation and not overpay?

The answer is not simple, and sometimes it is not a question of price, but terms, like contingencies, length of escrow, length of rent back, etc.

But for right now, let's just discuss price. Here are some things to keep in mind when you make an offer on a Mountain View home in a multiple offer situation,

1. In my opinion the most important thing is, how much is this home worth to you? In other words, what price would you offer so that if it sold for $1000 more you would not be sorry because you do not want to pay that much. It may be that you would pay more than your offer if you could, but you can't so you are just doing your best. But if that is not the case you need to decide how much the house is worth to you so that if you do not get it you will not have regrets.

2. How is the asking price of this home compared to market value? If the house is listed low it will get multiple offers and sell for much more. If it is listed at or above market value it will not. This is not rocket science. Figuring out market value can be a little tricky since there are many variables, and the market is a moving target, but a good Mountain View real estate agent should be able to help you analyze comps. Once you know the market value you will have to offer more in an appreciating market like we are in now. Sorry, but that is the truth.

3. What is the style of the listing agent? Does he or she like to list homes very low to get as many multiple offers as possible on their Mountain View listings? Does the agent over value a home to try to get more money for their client, or just try to win out on a competitive listing? Does the agent like to work with multiple counter offers, or accept the the first best offer?  Your agent should be able to give you insight into what other Mountain View real estate agents like to do.

 

In the end, the final offer price and terms will be your decision, but if you have a great Mountain View real estate agent he or she can help guide you through the murky waters of Mountain View multiple offers.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

If you would like to search for homes for sale in Mountain click here.

 

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty Palo Alto 

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

Ca B.R.E. 01191194

650-619-9285

Mountain View Ca. Multiple Offers: the Facts

Anyone trying to buy a home in Mountain View right now knows that it is tough out there. There are many more buyers than sellers and many Mountain View homes sell with multiple offers way over list price. Some homes go as much as 30% over asking, but some do not. How does a buyer make the decision about how much to offer to have the winning bid in a Mountain View multiple offer situation and not overpay?

The answer is not simple, and sometimes it is not a question of price, but terms, like contingencies, length of escrow, length of rent back, etc.

 

But for right now, let's just discuss price. Here are some things to keep in mind when you make an offer on a Mountain View home in a multiple offer situation,

1. In my opinion the most important thing is, how much is this home worth to you? In other words, what price would you offer so that if it sold for $1000 more you would not be sorry because you do not want to pay that much. It may be that you would pay more than your offer if you could, but you can't so you are just doing your best. But if that is not the case you need to decide how much the house is worth to you so that if you do not get it you will not have regrets.

2. How is the asking price of this home compared to market value? If the house is listed low it will get multiple offers and sell for much more. If it is listed at or above market value it will not. This is not rocket science. Figuring out market value can be a little tricky since there are many variables, and the market is a moving target, but a good Mountain View real estate agent should be able to help you analyze comps. Once you know the market value you will have to offer more in an appreciating market like we are in now. Sorry, but that is the truth.

3. What is the style of the listing agent? Does he or she like to list homes very low to get as many multiple offers as possible on their Mountain View listings? Does the agent over value a home to try to get more money for their client, or just try to win out on a competitive listing? Does the agent like to work with multiple counter offers, or accept the the first best offer?  Your agent should be able to give you insight into what other Mountain View real estate agents like to do.

 

In the end, the final offer price and terms will be your decision, but if you have a great Mountain View real estate agent he or she can help guide you through the murky waters of Mountain View multiple offers.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

If you would like to search for homes for sale in Mountain View click here.

 

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty Palo Alto 

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

Ca B.R.E. 01191194

650-619-9285

Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 10/27/2013

There are currently 15 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  down from 16 last week.

There are currently 20 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  down from 23 last week.

There are currently 36 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 32 last week.

There are currently 26 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, down from 34 last week.

In Sept 2013 there were 22 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $635,000 to $2,318,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is down over 100K from July, but in an industrial neighborhood. The lowest price single family home in a residential neighborhood was $704,000. Down $146,000 from the lowest price in August.

In September, 2013  there were 28 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $405,000 to $1,165,000. I thought prices were starting to level off in Mountain View, but it does not appear to be the case $405,000 for a one bedroom condo is not a sign that the market is leveling off. 

  I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I didn't expect to see another jump until Sept which so far has been more like a skip than a jump.  The structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved  any time soon.  In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon. In the mean time we are in the doldrums as far as inventory and pending sales go.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

650-619-9285

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Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 10/20/2013

There are currently 16 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  up from 13 last week.

There are currently 23 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  up from 19 last week.

There are currently 32 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 31 last week.

There are currently 34 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, the same as last week.

In Sept 2013 there were 22 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $635,000 to $2,318,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is down over 100K from July, but in an industrial neighborhood. The lowest price single family home in a residential neighborhood was $704,000. Down $146,000 from the lowest price in August.

In September, 2013  there were 28 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $405,000 to $1,165,000. I thought prices were starting to level off in Mountain View, but it does not appear to be the case $405,000 for a one bedroom condo is not a sign that the market is leveling off. 

  I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I didn't expect to see another jump until Sept which so far has been more like a skip than a jump.  The structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved  any time soon.  In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon. In the mean time we are in the doldrums as far as inventory and pending sales go.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

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Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 10/13/13

There are currently 13 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  down from 15 last week.

There are currently 19 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  up from 18 last week.

There are currently 31 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 24 last week.

There are currently 34 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, down from 37 last week.

In Sept 2013 there were 22 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $635,000 to $2,318,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is down over 100K from July, but in an industrial neighborhood. The lowest price single family home in a residential neighborhood was $704,000. Down $146,000 from the lowest price in August.

In September, 2013  there were 28 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $405,000 to $1,165,000. I thought prices were starting to level off in Mountain View, but it does not appear to be the case $405,000 for a one bedroom condo is not a sign that the market is leveling off. 

 I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I didn't expect to see another jump until Sept which so far has been more like a skip than a jump.  The structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved  any time soon.  In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon. In the mean time we are in the doldrums as far as inventory and pending sales go.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

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Mountain View Ca REal Estate Market Update 9/30/2013

There are currently 15 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  down from 20 last week.

There are currently 18 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  down from 19 last week.

There are currently 24 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 22 last week.

There are currently 37 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, up from 35 last week.

In Aug, 2013 there were 29 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $685,000 to $2,425,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is down over 100K from July, but in an industrial neighborhood. The lowest price single family home in a residential neighborhood was the same as in July, $850,000.

In June, 2013  there were 28 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $370,000 to $1,300,000. These numbers are higher than in July. I thought prices were starting to level off in Mountain View, but it does not appear to be the case $370,000 for a one bedroom condo is not a sign that the market is leveling off. 

  I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I didn't expect to see another jump until Sept which so far has been more like a skip than a jump.  The structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved  any time soon.  In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon. In the mean time we are in the doldrums as far as inventory and pending sales go.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

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Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 9/21/2013

In Aug, 2013 there were 29 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $685,000 to $2,425,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is down over 100K from July, but in an industrial neighborhood. The lowest price single family home in a residential neighborhood was the same as in July, $850,000.

In June, 2013  there were 28 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $370,000 to $1,300,000. These numbers are higher than in July. I thought prices were starting to level off in Mountain View, but it does not appear to be the case $370,000 for a one bedroom condo is not a sign that the market is leveling off. 

I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I didn't expect to see another jump until Sept which so far has been more like a skip than a jump.  The structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved  any time soon.  In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

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Mountain View Real Estate Market Update 8/11/2013

There are currently 16 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  the same as last week.
There are currently 15 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  the same as last week.
There are currently 37 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 31 last week.
There are currently 30 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, up from 29 last week.

In July, 2013 there were 27 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $850,000 to $2,098,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is up almost 100K from June.
In June, 2013  there were 31 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $340,000 to $980,000. These numbers are lower than June. Are we starting to level off in appreciation? I think so.

The inventory is the same as last week in single family home listings as well as condos. Pending sales are up which shows a still very strong demand for homes in Mountain View.  I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I don't expect to see another jump until Sept at the earliest, but the structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved this. In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer
Keller Williams Realty
www.marcymoyer.com
marcy@marcymoyer.com

Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 8/4/2013

There are currently 16 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  up from 12  last week.

There are currently 15 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  up from 14 last week.

There are currently 31 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  the same as last week.

There are currently 29 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, down from 31 last week.

In July, 2013 there were 27 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $850,000 to $2,098,000. This does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park. The lowest price sale is up almost 100K from June.

In June, 2013  there were 31 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $340,000 to $980,000. These numbers are lower than June. Are we starting to level off in appreciation? I think so. 

The inventory is up a little this week in single family home listings as well as condos. I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  August is always a slow month for listings so I don't expect to see another jump until Sept at the earliest, but the structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved this. In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

D.R.E. 01191194

Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 7/27/2013

There are currently 12 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  down from 15  last week.

There are currently 14 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  down from 19 last week.

There are currently 31 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 28 last week.

There are currently 34 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, the same as last week.

In June, 2013 there were 31 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $765,000 to $1,510,000. 

The volume was up 30% from May.  The prices ranged from $770,000 to $2,498,000. this does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park.

In June, 2013  there were 35 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $351,000 to $1,215,000. These numbers are very similar to May. Are we starting to level off in appreciation? I think so. 

The inventory is down this week in single family home listings as well as condos. I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  I think as the summer goes on it may still be possible to get a healthier number on the market, but the structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved this summer. In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nestors who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon.

If you would like to search for homes for sale please feel free to visit my website for a custom search.

http://marcymoyer.com/OnlineSearchRequest2?operation=choose_mls&timestamp=1359953266454

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

D.R.E. 01191194

650-619-9285

Mountain View Ca: How Much Over List Price Are Homes Selling?

Anyone trying to buy a home in Moutain View right now knows that it is tough out there. There are many more buyers than sellers and many Mountain View homes sell with multiple offers way over list price. Some homes go as much as 30% over asking, but some do not. How does a buyer make the decision about how much to offer to have the winning bid in a Mountain View home multiple offer situation and not overpay?

The answer is not simple, and sometimes it is not a question of price, but terms, like contingencies, length of escrow, length of rent back, etc.

But for right now, let's just discuss price. Here are some things to keep in mind when you make an offer on a Mountain View home in a multiple offer situation.

1. In my opinion the most important thing is, how much is this condo worth to you? In other words, what price would you offer so that if it sold for $1000 more you would not be sorry because you do not want to pay that much. It may be that you would pay more than your offer if you could, but you can't so you are just doing your best. But if that is not the case you need to decide how much the house is worth to you so that if you do not get it you will not have regrets.

2. How is the asking price of this home compared to market value? If the condo is listed low it will get multiple offers and sell for much more. If it is listed at or above market value it will not. This is not rocket science. Figuring out market value can be a little tricky since there are many variables, and the market is a moving target, but a good Mountain View real estate agent should be able to help you analyze comps. Once you know the market value you will have to offer more in an appreciating market like we are in now. Sorry, but that is the truth. the good news is the amount over asking seems to have peaked is is now down a little from the 12% over average in March.

3. What is the style of the listing agent? Does he or she like to list homes very low to get as many multiple offers as possible on their Mountain View listings? Does the agent over value a home to try to get more money for their client, or just try to win out on a competitive listing? Does the agent like to work with multiple counter offers, or accept the the first best offer?  Your agent should be able to give you insight into what other Mountain View real estate agents like to do.

In the end, the final offer price and terms will be your decision, but if you have a great Mountain View real estate agent he or she can help guide you through the murky waters of Mountain View home multiple offers.

If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer

Keller Williams Realty 

www.marcymoyer.com

marcy@marcymoyer.com

D.R.E. 01191194

650-619-9285

Mountain View Ca Real Estate Market Update 7/20/2013

There are currently 15 single family Mountain View homes for sale,  down from 20  last week.
There are currently 19 Mountain View town homes/condos for sale,  up from 17 last week.
There are currently 28 pending sales of Mountain View single family homes,  up from 24 last week.
There are currently 34 pending sales of Mountain View Town homes/Condos, up from from 31 last week.

In June, 2013 there were 31 single family Mountain View homes sold ranging in price from $765,000 to $1,510,000.  The volume was up 30% from May.  The prices ranged from $770,000 to $2,498,000. this does not include sales in the new development in Waverley Park.
In June, 2013  there were 35 Mountain View Town Homes/Condos sold ranging in price from $351,000 to $1,215,000. These numbers are very similar to May. Are we starting to level off in appreciation? I think so.

The inventory is down this week in single family home listings and up in condos. I would like to see at least 40 single family homes for sale and at least 60 condos for sale at any given week, but that is not happening. One problem with so few single family homes for sale is that there are not as many single family homes in Mountain View as there are condos. With few homes and more buyers it is a difficult market for buyers.  I think as the summer goes on it may still be possible to get a healthier number on the market, but the structural problem of not enough single family homes is not going to be solved this summer. In some communities such as Palo Alto and Menlo Park there are many empty nesters who would be selling, but do not because their grown children come back to live with them; this is not the case for a Mountain View condo. Many condo owners who would have sold to move up were not able to when prices were below their original purchase price. Appreciation has wiped out that problem so hopefully we see more condo sellers soon.

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If you have any questions about buying or selling a home in Mountain View please feel free to contact me.

Marcy Moyer
Keller Williams Realty
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marcy@marcymoyer.com
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