recent blog posts from Larry Young
Posted by Larry Young | on February 20, 2009, 4:50 pmMany new home buyers in the Brentwood area consider a foreclosed home auction to “get a deal”. Buyers can get good deals at the when working with foreclosed home auction companies such as Hudson & Marshall. Another good place to look for a foreclosed home auction company is Williams & Williams. But before a buyer » Read more
Posted by Larry Young | on February 9, 2009, 7:04 pmHomeowners have seen their Brentwood and eastern Contra Costa home prices decline by as much as 60% over the past 3 years. With the decline in values, the only solace for Brentwood area homeowners is the reduction of their property taxes, but many don’t know how to get the Contra Costa County Tax Assessor to » Read more
Posted by Larry Young | on February 3, 2009, 8:04 pmIn 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 there are many great deals for Brentwood home buyers including » Read more
Posted by Larry Young | on February 3, 2009, 7:50 pmA major reason people move to and live in Brentwood is its quality primary, secondary and high schools. To get information about primary and secondary schools in Brentwood you can go to Brentwood Union School District or Liberty Union High School District. To review scores for all Brentwood and Contra Costa County schools at Brentwood » Read more
Posted by Larry Young | on February 3, 2009, 7:48 pmBrentwood 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 purchase of many Brentwood properties is less than rent, a great opportunity » Read more