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In the last few weeks I've written over 5 offers that were NOT accepted and lost a few others that were Sold before they hit the market.

That plus the shear number of people out looking and Realtors out scrounging for homes tells me we are in a market shift.

With the Facebook "halo" and eventual effect on its lucky employees/investors probably lifting up the market the next 18-24 months, PLUS the Chinese Dragon year being a lucky year to buy, I think if you were thinking of selling do it NOW!

Contact me for qualified Buyers in the wings in all price ranges.

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It is seemingly well maintained with a great layout, high ceilings, large formal rooms, walls of glass looking out toward a sprawling lawn and pool.

This would be perfect for an end user or developer looking to expand upon maximize its full potential.

Listed at $2,990,000 contact me for more info.

Phil Chen

Sybarite Investments

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Phil@Sybariteinv.com

This was a great Blog I read on Active Rain this morning, that summarized how I feel and felt about working for myself and a small boutique brokerage, rather than join a large corporate one!

I struggled with this and consulted with my peers, plus have been told by clients that was the reason they went with someone else (for the sign), so EVERYONE please read the comments from the article below.

I couldn't have explained why Sybarite Investments could serve you any better than this article does.

Cheers!

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Should I List my home With a Large Brokerage Firm?

Should I list my home with a large brokerage firm?

That's a question that comes across the minds of many home sellers. This post is to answer that. Read the comments as the real estate professionals generate them. I will provide my answer in my blog.

As smaller and locally owned brokerage firms are coming into the marketplace to provide consumers more choices, this is a burning question a home seller may ask. Some do, and some just wonder. Today, we'll take this question head on.

Should I list my home with a large brokerage firm?

What does a Large Brokerage Firm do, that a small (locally owned) does not?

Will my buyer come through that large brokerage firm I list with?

Will my home be shown more if I list with a large brokerage firm?

Let me first disclose, this is not a post to dismiss a larger or smaller brokerage firm. Known or not known. Recognizable or not. Every size business and name has its own position and influence in the marketplace. I've never been sponsored by a large brokerage firm in part of my personal experiences. I've always been with smaller, locally owned, independent brokerage firm. By the time it was time for me to open shop, that was the natural position I gravitated to.

A listing agent is only as good as the agent's knowledge and skills. The logo on the sign or business card does not necessarily mean a home will sell or not. The event lies within employing the best agent for the job - be it a large or small firm.

A listing agent - at a large or small brokerage firm operates as small business owners. Each of them put in their own effort in driving their self-employment. Again, it lies in the work ethics of the agent, not necessarily the sign or logo it carries.

In any size firm (large or small), the 80/20 rule typically applies. 20% of the agents generate 80% of the business for the company.

As long as the property shows up on MLS, it's free for all. The listing brokerage agrees to co-broke (ie. to share the listing and commission fees). Any buyer's agent who has a buyer that meets your property profile will most like show the house. After all, the buyer's agent is also to make the sale. S/He will not not show your home because it was NOT listed by his/her brokerage firm. As Realtors(R), we cannot do that anyways.

A single listing agent can be just as powerful in networking as one in a bigger firm. Again, the power depends on the individual him/herself. Since all real estate agents are self-employed professional anyways, they may not necessarily choose to come to the office. At least, not all 300 who are associated with the agency come into the office everyday. Some choose to office out of their home. Some want the synergy while others are much more productive at the office.

Coming from a small agency buyer's agent standpoint, my buyers that I work with do not care the business name I'm associated with, just as long as they feel they have been treated fairly and their interests were taken into consideration. They care about how I can bring value to the transaction.

The way buyers operate have changed since the Internet became a dominant home search tool. In the past, the buyers show up at the agent's office and the agent display a list of 10 homes they will see that day. Today, the buyers show up telling the agent the list of homes they want to see that day.

The home buying process has changed and so is the home selling process. It has always been an individual sport but with the Internet, it has become even more dominant.

I hope this post can help answer some of your doubts about listing a home with a large or small brokerage firm. It's not the company but the individual.

The comments and feedback from this post will be just as interesting. I hope you will read it.

Loreena Yeo
Frisco TX Realtor(R)

I currently also have clients looking for:

-Anything under $3m in Hillsborough

-Hillsborough w/views up to $4.4m

-Hillsborough with tennis court up to $3.5m

-Hillsborough starter ($2m or less) with expansion potential

-Anything in Hillsborough, Burlingame or Millbrae that would Lease or Seller Carry

-Millbrae Highlands under $1.3m


Here's a list of current properties for lease and/or sale with MOST not on the MLS or known by the general public (if you don't see what you want, let me know and I'll find it for you!):


-Oakland corner Mixed Use Retail/Residential on Telegraph and 24th St. Gross Income $135,000 with low vacancy and long term retail lease at market rents. Retail Adult Store Business could also be for sale separately $1,499,000




-San Mateo mixed use two retail tenants plus office and a 2br residential in back on S. El Camino Real $3,500,000




-San Jose W San Carlos St mixed use 4 retail and 4 residential units $1,800,000




-San Francisco Pacific Heights large remodeled 5br with two 1br income units approx 6000sf $4.5m and Castro Triplex on Sanchez 4500sf $1.2m




-Millbrae Highlands on prime Taylor Blvd 4br 3ba 2700sf corner $1.3m and 3br 2ba 2300sf off Taylor $1.25m Not on MLS




-Millbrae 3br 2ba updated baths, corner Meadows location $1.025m




-Millbrae Highlands New Construction (finished in Summer) 4br main house approx 3050sf plus legal 2br guest house of 800sf, 4 car garage $1.698m




-Millbrae Meadows 3br 2ba with awesome Bay/Airport views $850,000 Great Potential




-Burlingame Hills 3br 2ba home with large lot for expansion $950,000




-Hillsborough Lower South 4br 2.5ba 2700sf partially remodeled and plenty of room to expand onto huge expansive flat yard $2.388m "principles only"




-Hillsborough Hills remodeled "Modern" ranch 4br 2ba 2900sf on a 21,600sf lot $1.875m New Landscaping .




-Hillsborough Hills 4br 3ba plus two offices architecturally remodeled from foundation up, a half acre, cul-de-sac with KILLER City views! $2.6m




-Hillsborough Park 4br 3.5bths 3400sf on .7 acre lot walls of glass and open living spaces, prestigious Lower South Hillsborough Suggested price $2.198m




-Hillsborough West School District 4br 2.5ba Executive Rental $7500/month




-Hillsborough Stonebridge new Tudor Style 5br 7200sf living with Panoramic Views $5.9m "Principles Only" Completed in 3 months




-Hillsborough Lakeview area cul-de-sac 7000sf 6br awesome Bay/canyon views, new pool, spa, outdoor BBQ area $4.6m "as is"




-Hillsborough Lakeview area New Construction Coming Soon 4br 4200sf corner craftsman appraised at $3.9m




-Hillsborough Skyfarm 7br with pool/tennis court in cul-de-sac. Principals Only

Listing prices in the Hillsborough area almost always start above the magic mark of $1 million. Listing prices can skyrocket far higher depending on the nature of the property. A house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms can be listed for as much as $15 million or more! However, most homes for sale Hillsborough are within the $1million to $5 million mark. This is actually affordable real estate for the high end!

Hillsborough is not alone in the region when it comes to super high end real estate. In fact, a check of the local MLS listings will reveal properties all the way up to $ 23,000,000 in the city of San Francisco itself. Hence, the message is amply clear. If you have the means to live like a king, head to Hillsborough and San Francisco.

Hillsborough is a home to the wealthiest Americans. Quite evidently, the minimum size of these luxury homes has to be 2,500 sq ft with at least half an acre of lot to maintain the exclusivity of the property. As of 2007, Hillsborough real estate market had been the costliest one with median price of the houses being more than 3.8 billion.

If you want to own a property in Hillsborough, you need a good realtor who can give you better choices to select from. You can get a huge house of 3400 sq ft with four bedrooms and three bathrooms for $2,275,000. This is the present market trend of Hillsborough real estate. Most of these houses come with salt-water pools, fireplace made of limestone and even an outdoor kitchen- in short, just out of your story books.

Hillsborough real estate can be said to have set amidst the Californian oaks. Thus, with these houses, spectacular view comes as complementary feature. Since scarcely populated and the city has a norm to keep every premise an exclusive one, your abode will overlook a picturesque view. Buying a house in Hillsborough is definitely matter of prestige. Each house is an estate designed professionally to cater the cream of the society.

A look at the statistics of the Homes for sale in Burlingame reveals that Burlingame real estate is priced at a premium to many parts of the Bay Area.  The median price for homes for sale in Burlingame, CA between September 2009 and October 2009 was $ 1,349,000.  This figure shows an increase of 2.6 percent in similar home values in October from September 2009. This was based on the sale of 153 homes. However, the statistics also point out that there were 54 foreclosures, in the months of September 2009 and October, 2009 with a median price of $753,192 with a price change of  -1.5%.

The price of real estate in Burlingame CA differs from one area or street to the other.  For instance, a cost of a two bedroom home on 1515 Carol Avenue is $949,000 and the cost of a similar home on Bernal Avenue is $2,325,000 for the week of October 5, 2009.

The price indexes show an improvement in the real estate market in Burlingame, CA.

The Burlingame homes for sale that is listed in the local area, numbers to a staggering 149, which means that if someone is looking for a property in here he has got a lot of options in the real estate market to choose from. This indicates that the awareness of the customers is growing steadily. It also points out that the recovery from the present recession is in progress but it would require some more time to recover fully.

Hillsborough is one of the most posh areas in the whole of United States. This area is the home for many of the big shots so the Hillsborough homes for sale exhibit a high listing price in comparison many other places.

At present the family homes are the most abundant in the realty market. Few listings pertaining to large villas with 4 bedrooms are also available. The price of such home can reach up to US$ 3 million.

With Burlingame homes for sale ranging anywhere up to almost $ 2.5 million, it is a major investment when you try and buy a home in the Burlingame area of San Mateo. Likewise, when you want to sell your home in Burlingame, it is a big financial decision as well. Hence, you need a top quality Burlingame realtor who knows the region well enough. As an upscale housing customer, people will always be picky and only choose after a long and deliberate process. A good realtor allows that to happen by showing the customers what they want and fixing the proper price for the sellers in the area.

Just like Burlingame, the neighboring area of Hillsborough also epitomizes an upper class locality, being one of the wealthiest residential localities in America. Again, Hillsborough Homes for sale can fetch anything up to $3 million or more. Hence, whether you buy or sell property in Burlingame and Hillsborough, depend on a good realtor to help you through the process.

Starting from apartments to bungalows, to luxury condos are all available in Burlingame Real Estate market. Price ranges vary from one neighborhood to another depending on the location and types of accommodation.

Resale properties are also available here. Those who want to take a bigger house generally want to sell off the existing one and then select the bigger one. In these cases the realtors have the information and relevant background about the houses to be sold. So resale property information is best available from enlisted realtors of Burlingame Real Estate market.

Burlingame Real Estate market has witnessed a boom for another reason. It is now a growing industrial area so people associated with this growing place owing to their professions are in search for their accommodations. Home loan rules are easy and rates are also attractive so people prefer to purchase their own home instead of taking rented apartments.

Burlingame attracts considerable amount of tourist for its comfortable weather; naturally, there is a good demand for vacation houses. Foreign real estate investors also find this place good for investment because of peaceful environment and good legal protection.

It is always wise to contact a reputed Burlingame realtor before purchase, sale, or renting any property for real estate investment.

The median sales price for Hillsborough homes for sale for the period April 2009 to June 2009 was $2,597,500 based upon 22 homes that sold. This was an increase of 3.8%, or $95,000 from the same time last year, while the total number of home sales decreased 31.2%.

There are currently approximately 84 homes in Hillsborough, 24 homes in either pre-foreclosure, foreclosure auction or REO's. The most popular neighborhoods in Hillsborough are Hillsborough Park and Lakeview, with average list prices of $3,391,934 and $3,417,743, respectively.

It is still a buyer's market, but prices appear to be holding at the moment. Hillsborough Realtor and MLS data reflect only 30% of the properties decreasing their lists prices. Either the sellers are holding out for their price or the buyers are waiting for prices to drop, but it is clear that 1/3 of the Hillsborough homes for sale are overpriced. Serious Hillsborough sellers have priced their homes to sell. Jumbo loans are available with 30% down. As a Hillsborough Realtor, it is my job to keep clients informed on the Hillsborough and surrounding area market trends so that clients can adjust their prices according to market conditions.

Why Choose Hillsborough? Ask any Hillsborough Realtor and they will tell you Hillsborough has it all. Some of the most prime real estate in the country with unsurpassed beauty and charm, a superb location with close proximity to SFO, the City, the Valley and the Coast. Also, Hillsborough schools are ranked top for San Mateo County.

The word Sybarite, or a person devoted to pleasures and luxuries, was chosen as our company name because 46% of millionaire households own investment real estate and we want to help you realize those dreams. Phil Chen and the Sybarite Investments team practice what we preach and understand all aspects of real estate from all angles to be able to negotiate analyze and execute to your advantage. Please contact us today at Phil@Sybariteinv.com or give us a call at (415)-271-1920.

For those of you who are in the market for a luxury Burlingame property, or are interested in selling your home, here is the market report for Burlingame homes for sale for a 12 month period:

According to RealtyTrac, home values are down 17.55% over a year ago. The median home price the last 12 months is $1,054,320.00. You can see the Burlingame market trends below:

Here is some additional data for Burlingame homes for sale July 2009:

Median List Price $1,386,500.00
List Price per Sq. Ft. 647.00
Median Sq. Ft. 2,170 sq. ft.
Median Lot Size 4,501-6,500 sq. ft.
Days on Market Average 101

There were 80 homes for sale in Burlingame last week, with an average list price ranging from $540,000 - $3,295,000. The median list price for Burlingame homes for sale last week was $1,386,500.00 . The average price for Burlingame homes for sale last week was $1,537.536. It's a buyer's market with plenty of homes for sale in Burlingame. So how come only 6 homes sold? Summer sometimes is slow, but in my opinion as a Burlingame Realtor, it looks like price might be a major reason. Homes for sale in the surrounding Burlingame areas have dropped, but homes for sale in Burlingame remain high. Burlingame sellers still have not realized that in order to sell, they have to start reducing prices. As a Burlingame Realtor, it is my job to keep clients informed on the Burlingame market trends so that they can adjust their prices to sell.

Overall home prices in the Marin and San Francisco area have been selling pretty consistently. So what's wrong with Burlingame when only 8% of the homes are selling? If it's not price, then it's the economy. Buyers are concerned about job stability and lenders are requiring up to 30% down to qualify for a mortgage. It does appear though that the most expensive homes are selling quicker than the lower priced homes, which is usually the opposite. While the economy still remains unpredictable, many home buyers will continue to be cautious as well.

Burlingame has much to offer tourists and residents alike. There are nine major hotels in the area, and San Francisco International Airport is located a few miles to the north. Close proximity to San Francisco. The city offers nature walks through wetlands as well as city streets filled with stores carrying the latest fashions and home furnishings and handcrafted gifts. You will also find some of the finest first class gourmet restaurants. There are free concert events Burlingame, family movie nights, Shakespeare in the Park, art festivals throughout the year and even an annual pet parade.

Whether you're looking for purchasing or selling assistance, corporate relocations, residential or commercial real estate investments to diversify your portfolio, Phil Chen and the Sybarite Investments team practice what we preach and understand all aspects of real estate from all angles to be able to negotiate, analyze and execute to your advantage. Please contact us today at Phil@Sybariteinv.com or give us a call at (415)-271-1920.

1. Hillsborough is ranked in the top 10 most expensive towns in the U.S. to reside in.
Average list prices of $4,044,528- need we say more?

2. Prime Real Estate is found in Hillsborough California.
Hillsborough has some of the most prime real estate in the country with unsurpassed beauty and charm.

3. A superb location.
Close proximity to SFO, the City, the Valley and the Coast. It's paradise. What more could you ask for?

4. Hillsborough schools are ranked top for San Mateo County.
Good schools give you peace of mind that your children are getting the finest education. Hillsborough schools are sought after.

Crystal Springs Upland School
Grades: 6 - 12
School Type: Private
Student Enrollment: 350
Students Per Teacher: 8

William H. Crocker Middle School
Grades: 6 - 8
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 466
Students Per Teacher: 19

Nueva School
Grades: PK - 8
School Type: Private
Student Enrollment: 375
Students Per Teacher: 42

West Hillsborough School
Grades: K - 5
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 372
Students Per Teacher: 13

South Hillsborough School
Grades: K - 5
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 275
Students Per Teacher: 11

North Hillsborough School
Grades: K - 5
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 340
Students Per Teacher: 11

(Source: Trulia.com)

5.Hillsborough California,  Prices are high and holding.
Some sellers are holding out, but serious motivated Hillsborough sellers have priced their homes to sell. There are also bank foreclosure opportunities available to purchase luxury Hillsborough homes for sale at discounted prices.

6. Interest rates are still low.
Rates are low, but are rising. Jumbo loans require a minimum 30% down payment.
• 30 Year Fixed, Approx 4.877%-5.367%
• Jumbo 30 year fixed 5.585% -6.235%
We can help you arrange financing because we have established relationships with lenders and investor that we know and trust.

7. It's a Buyer's Market.
There is a large selection of homes for sale in Hillsborough to choose from. It is still a buyer's market although prices are holding and still high. There are approximately 84 homes Hillsborough homes for sale as of July 15, 2009, with 24 foreclosure properties that are in some state of foreclosure or are REO's (real estate owned). The average list price is $4,044,528.
Popular neighborhoods in Hillsborough include Hillsborough Park and Lakeview, with average listing prices of $3,391,934 and $3,417,743.

Phil Chen and the Sybarite Investments team practice what we preach and understand all aspects of real estate from all angles to be able to negotiate analyze and execute to your advantage. Please contact us today at Phil@Sybariteinv.com or give us a call at (415)-271-1920.

As a Burlingame Realtor, my advice is to invest in Burlingame and surrounding area foreclosure properties now while interest rates are still low because rates are on the rise and you may miss the opportunity of a lifetime to own Burlingame real estate. If you are concerned about financing, we can help you arrange your financing. Whether you need a conventional or jumbo loan or private financing does not matter because we have established relationship with lenders and investors in the area.

To find out more about Burlingame homes for sale and investment opportunities or information about selling your home, please contact Phil Chen and the Sybarite Investments team at Phil@Sybariteinv.com or give us a call at (415)-271-1920. We practice what we preach and understand all aspects of real estate from all angles to be able to negotiate analyze and execute to your advantage.

There are approximately 24 foreclosure Hillsborough homes for sale right now that are either pre-foreclosure, foreclosure auction or REO’s. Market conditions are perfect for investing with low interest rates and a high inventory of Hillsborough homes for sale. Foreclosure homes are ranging on the lower end from approximately $600,000 to $3,000,000. Popular real estate Hillsborough neighborhoods include Hillsborough Park and Lakeview, with average listing prices of $3,391,934 and $3,417,743. As a Hillsborough Realtor, my advice is to invest in Hillsborough and surrounding area foreclosure properties now because it’s still a buyer’s market, but interest rates are on the rise so don’t wait too long.

Hillsboro real estate prices are holding on the high side which makes purchasing real estate Hillsboro foreclosure property a smart investment. Hillsborough is ranked in the top 10 most expensive towns in the U.S. to reside in. Don’t miss the opportunity of a lifetime to own luxury Hillsborough real estate. Take advantage of investment opportunities today! We can help you arrange financing, whether a conventional or jumbo loan or private financing because we have established relationship with lenders and investors in the area.

To find out more about Hillsborough investment opportunities or information about selling your home, please contact Phil Chen and the Sybarite Investments team at Phil@Sybariteinv.com or give us a call at (415)-271-1920.

28 Mountain Wood Hillsborough CA is a 6br 6.5ba 6800sf new Tuscan Style home. Completion in October, but act fast and you can still pick some finishes. Suggested Asking Price $4,598,000

Have you  always wondered what the benefit of an "Off Market" listing was, since you don't get the exposure you'd normally want to sell a home?  But that's also exactly the reason you want to keep it off.

Here are some reasons to list "Off Market":

-Gives you an opportunity to gauge interest and pricing prior to officially listing via traditional methods

-Gives the Buyer a perceived value (e.g. finding something not listed yet etc)

-Let's you market and sell your home without nosy neighbors and the "looky looks" Open houses often attract

-Sometimes the home is already overexposed and hasnt Sold for one reason or another. You aren't that desperate and feel Listing it in this market automatically gives Buyers that perception, so an "Off Market" listing could be promoted to local Realtors for when they do have clients for it and/or to officially jump back into the market at a better time?

Here's a List of "Off Market" Listings I'm aware of or mine. Alot of these could be great deals for the right Buyer!

Contact me with any interest 415-271-1920

San Francisco Homes For Sale

-Royal Tower 1750 Taylor prime co-op living and premium San Francisco views approx 3500sf of professionally remodeled and decorated space (Must be pre-screened prior to showings). Principals Only!

-Ashbury Heights SFR 2br 1bth on coveted street next to Buena Vista Park $1,100,000O NOT LISTED

South San Francisco Homes for Sale

-Terra Bay Development 1700sf townhouse 3br 2.5bths, Bay and Mountain views $758,000 or Lease/Lease Option $2700/month

-One Mandalay Place #1602 1br 1bth Penthouse with Mountain Views and 10ft ceilings $495,000 or Lease $2800

Peninsula - Homes for Sale in San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough

-San Mateo 3br 2.5ba 4yr old detached Townhouse with 1831sf, Baywood Schools $875,000 "Best Deal"

-Millbrae 3br 2.5ba 2000sf remodeled Mill Estates with new pool and waterfall $1.25m

-Burlingame Park 5br 3.5ba 3000sf total remodel on corner lot $2m

-Burlingame Park 5br 3.5ba 3700sf totally remodeled and expanded, right around the corner from Pershing Park Coming Soon!

-Burlingame Easton Addition Spanish Style 5br on Hillside $1.67m

-Hillsborough Hills remodeled "Modern" ranch 4br 2ba 2900sf on a 21,600sf lot Suggested Asking $1.9m "Principals Only" Great Starter Home!

-Hillsborough Hills 4br 3ba plus two offices architecturally remodeled to foundation on a half acres cul-de-sac with KILLER views! $3m

-Hillsborough Park 4br 3.5bths 3400sf on .7 acre lot walls of glass and open living spaces, South Hillsborough $2.275m All Offers Welcome! "Off Market"

-Lower Hillsborough Country Club Area 5br 3900sf, pool, .5 acre flat lot $3.5m "Principals Only"

-Hillsborough development opportunity to buy and finish a 4br 4200sf home with plans and halfway through construction for instant equity. Asking $2.5m with another $500k needed to complete project estimated to be worth $3.9m upon completion.

-Hillsborough Stonebridge Spanish 6br 6.5bths 6915sf on 1+acre corner lot built in 2006 "Best Deal" on Mountain Wood Lane $4.698m

-Hillsborough Stonebridge NEW construction 6br 6000sf with VIEWS Opportunity to customize some finishes "Coming Soon" $4.75m

The last few months have seen things begin to sell and that's a good sign! The most expensive ones being 18 Mountain Wood for $5.1m and 809 Irwin Drive for $5.3m and the next highest being $3.5m or less.

There has been some distressed homes in Hillsborough such as Kenilworth that recently came back on when the Buyer walked do to excessive deferred maintenance issues and the home on Fairway Circle that seems like a good deal, except the agent doesn't return calls or emails (hopefully he doesn't respresent you)?

Burlingame has seen some nice spec homes sell or are Pending and other tear downs or fixers on the West Side at prices I haven't seen before (e.g. 1212 Balboa).

There's been a surge of "off market" Listings that have been popping up, one on 775 Bowhill and 5 Mountain Wood Lane that are mine. The "off market" method gives the Buyer a chance to evaluate pricing, less hassle of Open Houses, and gives a Buyer a perceived value, but the bad (also the good) things is the lack of exposure.

Contact me to find out more about any "off market" Listings!

Things seem to be moving now, probably a combination of lower rates and Spring shoppers.

Bank Of America announced 6% rates for Jumbos up to $1.5m with 20% down and 6 months PITI in an escrow. That's HUGE for the Bay Area!

Check out my new Hillsborough Pocket Listing for 5 Mountain Wood Lane, not on the MLS. It's the most bang for your buck house for $4.698m (under $680/ft for almost new).

Call me for a tour!

The first homes over $3.5m just closed in the last few weeks. One in prime Lower Hills for $5.3m and the other in Tobin Clarke area for $4m, but alot of other seem to be Pending or getting close to, which is great!

Visit my "Exclusive Previews" section for the best ALMOST new home on a price per foot basis, coming soon!

http://www.sybariteinv.com/properties/details/?id=3318704

Also 316 Alberta is a 3/2.5 2100sf remodeled with no real backyard for $1.8m range or lease at $6000/month coming in April

780 Clydesdale is a 5/3.5 3240sf updated with pool and level yard for $2.6m Coming Soon

Finally, a home over $4m has Sold in Hillsborough!!  This home was on Irwin a very sought after street in Lower Hillsborough, and Sold in 2008 for $4.9m and just now for $5.3m (enought to cover commissions a sales costs). Nonetheless, a great sign and much needed sale in my eyes.

There were two other Lower South Hillsborough homes that also are Pending rather quickly, probably because they were like the smallest homes on nice streets next to large homes!?

I know of two great deals coming up soon:

-A unfinished ($500k needed and 6 months out, but with all the plans, permits hard bids ready) Lakeview Area project that when complete will be 4200sf, 4brs, on .8 acre corner lot and would have some nice equity.

-4yr new 6915sf Mountain Wood Mansion 5brs, office, theatre room, separate 1br cottage, on over an acre lot. Lowest priced home in the neighborhood by far the best value. $4.5m

Contact me if any interest and to post your coming or going highlights!