So you are thinking about buying an investment property and thinking about a foreclosure in Pleasanton or a short sale in Dublin. Unfortunately every time one comes up that is a deal, you get out bid or can’t get an offer in soon enough because you are too late.

For a list of foreclosures or short sales in the Tri Valley comment below.

Here is a game plan incase you don’t have one:

1. At the least get pre-approved, even if you think it will be no problem to do so. If your offer on that short sale in Dublin Ranch does not have one, the bank won’t look at your offer, sorry.

2. Know what you are looking for. 3 bedroom minimum in Pleasanton, must have garage, close to school, no pool, single level, indoor laundry… Focus on those properties you want only.

3. If it’s a rental, know neighborhood rents and be conservative. Don’t forget HOA dues. Dublin Ranch condos are a great investment with prices below $400,000 and rents above $2,000.

4. Looking at a fixer? Don’t sweat the appliances being gone or destroyed carpets and paint. Those are easy to take care of - Visit the Sears Outlet Store in San Leandro. How is the structure? How is the roof? How are the schools? Latest on Tri Valley School scores.

5. Be realistic in pricing. $400,000 condo in Dublin Ranch rents for $2,300. If you put 20% down your payments are pretty close to even cash flow. Most investors looking for a property like this will not go much higher than $400,000, so it will be hard to get it for $350,000. Think about who else might be looking at that foreclosure in Pleasanton you have an eye on.

6. Sweeten the deal. Short sale in Dublin was just secured for our buyers because the seller wanted to stay in the home and the buyer wanted a renter. We told the seller they could stay in the home. Offer Accepted! What makes your offer different from the other 7 offers written?

7. Not everyone is hurting. Even if the economy is ‘weak’ there are a lot of people with money investing in properties and flipping homes. Right now the competition for buyers is an investor who has done their homework. Have you done your homework? If you have, you will get an A in investing and make some great money from this market.

If you would like us to help you develop a plan, email us here.

For a list of foreclosures or short sales comment below.

Remember to do your homework. Here is a post covering that idea. Is Your Home Convenient.

This is not an article about why you should buy a Pleasanton home because everyone buys for different reasons. This may be a bad time for you to buy that condo in Dublin Ranch, but it may be a great time for you to buy that Danville home. This article is what we have observed from working with Tri Valley home buyers over the years.

In 2004 and 2005 the question for many tri valley home buyers and tri valley home sellers was ‘how long will this last?’ Meaning how long will prices increase. Today the question is ‘when will the bottom hit?’ And in 2007 the question was ‘Why would anyone buy a home in this market?’ In the papers and on the television the thoughts were similar. Last year you could pick up the paper and a headline would read ‘Where is the bottom of the market.’ Today I opened the paper and the headline was ‘Housing bottom coming into view.’ Real estate is always looked at in trends of month to month sales or year to year pricing. Since we are tri valley realtors we have a good look at the ‘emotional’ trend of buyers in the Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville and San Ramon markets. As you could probably guess the trend or question we get now is ‘When should I buy a home?’ Today we have a lot of clients who want to buy a home, they just want to time is right. From the National Association of Realtors to CNBC many economists are pointing to some point in ’09 to be the bottom and a stabilization moving forward from the end of 2008. Before you say we have a bias opinion, we also see first hand the buyers in the Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Danville and San Ramon markets who are waiting for the right point to purchase. Think of it like a group of runners at a start line shoulder to shoulder holding everyone else back waiting to sprint or ‘jump’ into the market. The number of people waiting is huge and once the media is in line with what those buyers at the start line want to hear or see in the data trends, the real estate market will explode. My point is this – Don’t try to time the market, you will have a hard time doing it because every markt is different, but buy a home for the reason our grandparents did! When the time is right for you, buy and hold.

Buy smart and do your homework!

Tomorrow Saturday the 16th we, the Moxley Team are sponsoring a huge community garage sale in the Ironwood neighborhood in PLeasanton. There are 3 enterances to the Ironwood neighborhood, but every home will have maps of the neighborhood so you dont get lost. Stop by between 8:00-2:00 to any of the 14 homes in Ironwood at Pleasanton.

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Mission Statement:

To provide outstanding service, professionalism, expertise and value, so that we exceed our client’s expectations in every transaction. To be a partner, a source of knowledge and to communicate clearly to help our clients make educated and informed decisions about real estate. Providing tools in real estate that creates wealth for our clients.

About Kris Moxley

• Licensed Since 1980
• Professional Experience:
  • Pleasanton Realtor:
    • Alain Pinel Realtors: 1999-present
    • Prudential California Realty: 1996-1999
    • Mason McDuffie: 1994-1996
• Professional Recognition:
  • Pinnacle Achievement (20+ Million in sales): 2004, (2005 Team)
  • Grand Masters: 2006, 2007 (Team)
  • Masters Achievement: 1999-2003
  • President’s Achievement: 1994-1998
• Professional Designation:
  • Quality Service Certified (QSC)
• Board of Realtors Service: BAYEAST Association (BEAR)
  • Member MLS Operations Council
• Community Service:
  • Founding Board Member for RQuest Counseling

About Tyler Moxley

• 4th Generation Realtor
• Professional Recognition:
  • 2005, Rookie of the Year, for the BAYEAST Association of Realtors
  • 2008, Top 30 Under 30 in nation – Realtor Magazine
• Professional Designations:
  • Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
  • Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
  • Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
  • Internet Professional (e-PRO)
  • Quality Service Certified (QSC)
• Community Service:
  • Chair - Suitcases for Kids for the East Bay (National Association of Realtors®)
  • HOA Director - The Villas at Dublin Ranch Condos

The decision you make on the Pleasanton Realtor or Tri Valley Realtor choose is important. The Realtor you choose to sell your Pleasanton Home, Dublin Ranch Home, Livermore Home, San Ramon Home or Danville Home must be researched. Real Estate is always changing, and experience like 4 Generations must be considered. From Dublin Ranch Condos to real estate in Danville, we are here to serve your needs.