Eureka

This is a buyers’ alert - in order to take advantage of the first-time home owner’s tax credit of up to $8000 you must close on your property before November 30. Please realize that this translates into only 30 +/- shopping days to find, negotiate an offer and get into escrow with your property in order to have » Read more  

Hi all! I thought this time I’d give you an overview of what’s been happening in the Eureka market. Since the first of 2009, 153 units have sold in what is called the South Bay area: Eureka, Humboldt Hill, Kneeland, Cutten, etc. with the average sales price being $262,647. Some of the lower-priced properties have » Read more  

Time flies…it’s time to update! When you check the stat’s on my blog, please be aware that they are calculated from the first of 2009 to the date of my update (6-7-09) and therefore, can change daily. As of today, 94 properties have sold in the Eureka area. There are 141 active listings right now. » Read more  

As of April 30, 2009, the U.S. average for a 30 yr. fixed interest rate tied a record low (4.78% set the week of April 7, 2009). Even with daily fluctuations, rates are great! If you’re in the market for a home, stay in close touch with your lender. He/she will have instant access to » Read more  

Hello again – as I sail along the Western U.S. coast, having been re-routed to Victoria and thereby missing Mexico, I just want to take a moment to remind you of the upcoming First Time Home Buyers’ seminar being held Thursday, May 14 at the Eureka Woman’s Club (1531 J St., Eureka) @ 6:30 pm. » Read more