Sonoma County shows drop in foreclosure activity
Foreclosure activity dropped significantly in Sonoma County at the end of last year, but analysts weren’t sure whether it was due to some improvement in the housing market.
Tim Freeman named Coldwell Banker’s new SR manager
Coldwell Banker’s new manager in Santa Rosa is a man who combines experience in both real estate and accounting.
Sold: $415,000 in Sonoma
This single-story home was built in 1970 and sits along a bike path and a creek in southwest Sonoma. It features a large backyard with patios, garden area and an outbuilding for storage or office.
Rohnert Park Update: Single-family sales rise but price dips in November
Matthew Tarr, a broker associate for RE/MAX Pros, reports that home sales rose in November in Rohnert Park and Cotati, but the median price dipped for single-family houses.
Sonoma County: 28 percent of home borrowers under water
Sonoma County had 29,000 homeowners who owed more than their homes were worth in the third quarter, CoreLogic reported Tuesday.
Sold: $383,000 in Windsor
This single-level home was built in 2001, sits across the street from a large city park and features fireplaces in the living and family rooms, custom cabinets and an office.
Free Santa Rosa workshop for prospective home buyers
Prospective home buyers can prepare to search for residential properties at a free Dec. 6 workshop in Santa Rosa presented by the non-profit group Northbay Family Homes and by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
Sold: $1,306,250 in Sonoma
This Victorian Carpenter Gothic style home was built in 2009 and sits less than two blocks from the Sonoma Plaza. The property features views of the northern hills and includes an in-ground swimming pool and guest house.
Bay Area home prices drop in Oct. to $350,000
The Bay Area’s median home price slid 4 percent in October amid what analysts described as lackluster sales activity. The median price for all houses and condos dropped to $350,000 from $365,000 in September, according to real estate information service DataQuick of San Diego. The price was the lowest in eight months and down nearly 9 percent from a year ago.
Sold: $753,000 in Petaluma
This custom-built, two-story home was built in 2002. It features two master suites, one with its own fireplace, plus formal living and dining rooms.
