NOW UNDER CONTRACT--SOLD IN JUST 6 DAYS!  7 OFFERS! 8170 Westwood Drive #14, Gilroy, California  95020 END UNIT-NO ONE ABOVE, OR BELOW! Desirable Westside location. Gated community. Enclosed balcony-perfect for an atrium or just extra living/ent. space. Newer roof, water heater, A/C, S/S kit. appliances. Remodeled bath and kitchen. Hardwood floors, granite and travertine counters & floors,pantry cupboards, huge walk-in master closet, decorator sinks, paint & drapes. Move-in condition. REGULAR SALE! Located on the west side of Gilroy!   09/18/2012

  Eagle Ridge Realty represents both homeowners and home buyers in the wonderful Eagle Ridge Golf Community, located in Gilroy, California. You can view our Eagle Ridge website, where we offer a free mapping feature which makes searching for homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service and we do not require any registration, so we will not bother you!  Or, if you prefer, you can call at (408) 846-8284. Nancy Frimann and Gary Frimann are both real estate Brokers and we live in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community.  We'll be more than happy to help you find your next home. Close of Escrow     Street       Beds/Baths      List Price        Sales Price         Days on Market      08/10/2012          Killarney       4/3.0             $745,000        $735,000                 2    08/17/2012      ... 09/17/2012

  Here are some current Inventory numbers for week 37 in Gilroy (95020).... once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading. More Real Estate and Less Hype 16 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned 106 Single family homes currently listed as short sales 32 Single family homes are currently overpriced 226 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes 53 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days 153 Single family homes in escrow (96 short sales) 214 Single family homes listed for sale 233 Total homes in foreclosure $465,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days   09/15/2012

Here are some recent home sales in the Eagle Ridge Golf Community located in Gilroy, CA. Sales have been brisk.  All of the following were traditional sales (non-bank owned or short sales) and they clearly show that demand for this exceptional community is very high.  How do we measure demand?  I use the Days on Market as an indicator.  Here it shows that the average Days on Market is 6.83.  I also am aware that some of these homes had as many as 6 offers!  It is a great place to live. If you are interesting in moving to the Eagle Ridge Golf Community in Gilroy, CA, Eagle Ridge Realty would like to represent you in your purchase of your next home.  You can view our website, where we offer a free mapping feature showing all homes for sale on the Multiple Listing Service and we do not req... 09/15/2012

Eagle Ridge Golf Course Special Rates on Green Fees! I always like to keep the public informed when I hear of a good deal happening at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy, CA.  I've played golf in years past when they were doing their aerification, and it was not so bad.  They used to just lower the green fees, but this year, under the new management, it appears they are giving a sweet, special incentive:  Pay and play on one of the days found below, and get a complimentary pass to play at another time.  Basically, this is a two for one deal, which is a real money saver. If you are interested in buying a house in Eagle Ridge, visit our website and you can view all homes for sale that are currently listed on the Multiple Listing Service for free.  There is no registration required!   Play ... 09/15/2012

Steel Magnolias is Coming to Gilroy Despite it being a small town, Gilroy does have a very active local theater following with plays constanly being staged by local production companies.  Always fun to attend.   Based on a story located in the southern town of Natchitoches, Louisiana, where women are strong as steel yet delicate as magnolia flowers, this famous play is coming to Gilroy.  The play will run for one month and is a production of the Gilroy Theater Company.  Originally, an off-broadway play, "Steel Magnolias," (made as a movie in 1989) is coming to Limelight Actors Theater on Monterey  and Seventh Streets, opening Sept. 14 and running through Oct. 12.  Evening performances are "Bring Your Own Dinner Theater" where guests are encouraged to bring food and drinks to enjoy toget... 09/13/2012

SPECIAL ADMISSION PRICE FOR GILROY RESIDENTS AT GILROY GARDENS     This weekend, September 15th and 16th, residents of Gilroy can enjoy the discounted $10 entry to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park as a part of the park's "Resident's Days Promotion".   On Sept. 15th and 16th, all Gilroy residents need to do is bring  proof of residency (such as a driver license or piece of mail with a Gilroy address) for the $10 per ticket price for up to six people.  For a more information about this promotion, list of upcoming events, or 2012 ticketing information, call Gilroy Gardens at (408) 840-7100 or visit their website www.gilroygardens.org. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park (formerly Bonfante Gardens) is easily located at 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy and  features more than 35+ family attractions includi... 09/13/2012

Gilroy Prep School is holding its first ever dinner dance and auction.  The proceeds will be going towards a good cause and you should be a part of this annual event.  This is the first one, and it will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012.  There are only 200 tickets available, and they will probably be going fast.  Contact either of the persons listed below for more information. 09/12/2012

Sales Price History for Gilroy, CA Here is the sales price history for the city of Gilroy, CA.  This reflects the past twelve months.  With less and less bank owned homes going on the market and a current market that is historically short on inventory, prices have been escalating.                Month               Sale Price, Average             Oct 2011                    $400,141             Nov 2011 $450,747             Dec 2011 $389,032             Jan 2012 $420,808             Feb 2012 $364,081             Mar 2012 $420,359             Apr 2012 $415,099            May 2012 $470,560            Jun 2012 $472,890             Jul 2012 $453,153            Aug 2012 $457,800            Sep 2012 $680,972 09/09/2012

Here is a 3.8 year historical perspective of List Price to Sales Price for the City of Gilroy, CA.  What is interesting to note is that most of the time from July 2009 to September 2010, the average sales price was  greater than the list price.  This was most likely due to the fact that many, many homes were bank owned, and priced below market value, thus they received multiple offers and most likely had the price bumped up a bit.   Sale Price to List Price RatioMonth             2009       2010      2011      2012 Jan    98.5%  100.8%  99.4%    99.5% Feb 98.0% 101.7% 98.6% 98.0% Mar 97.8% 100.4% 98.7% 98.8% Apr 96.9% 102.4% 98.7% 99.7% May 98.9% 100.9% 98.0% 100.9% Jun 98.3% 101.3% 99.1% 100.7% Jul 101.9% 100.7% 100.1% 100.5% Aug 101.2% 102.0% 98.9% 99.8% Sep 104.9% 100.4% 99.4%   Oct ... 09/09/2012

Here's a handy chart that lets one see that since the mortgage meltdown, there has been very little foreclosures in Gilroy, CA. This is a good sign that neighborhoods are stablizing!  Naturally, at the height of the market boom, in 2006, there are still some foreclosures occuring from those notes. 09/09/2012

Gilroy,CA - Foreclosure Filings Foreclosure Filings—Notice of Default filings are the first step in the foreclosure process. Notice of Trustee Sale filings set the date and time of an auction, and serve as the homeowner's final notice before sale. Gilroy,CA - Foreclosure Outcomes Foreclosure Outcomes—After the filing of a Notice of Trustee Sale, there are only three possible outcomes. First, the sale can be Cancelled for reasons that include a successful loan modification or short sale, a filing error, or a legal requirement to re-file the notice after extended postponements. Alternatively, if the property is taken to sale, the bank will place the opening bid. If a 3rd party, typically an investor, bids more than the bank's opening bid, the property will be Sold to 3rd Party; if not, i... 09/09/2012

  Here are some current Inventory numbers for week 36 in Gilroy (95020).... once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading. More Real Estate and Less Hype 15 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned 106 Single family homes currently listed as short sales 31 Single family homes are currently overpriced 228 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes 53 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days 146 Single family homes in escrow (91 short sales) 216 Single family homes listed for sale 239 Total homes in foreclosure $460,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days  09/08/2012

  Here are some current Inventory numbers for week 35 in Gilroy (95020).... once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype   14 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned 104 Single family homes currently listed as short sales 31 Single family homes are currently overpriced 218 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes 57 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days 154 Single family homes in escrow (98 short sales) 214 Single family homes listed for sale 242 Total homes in foreclosure $427,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days    08/31/2012

Here is an infographic of a comparative market analysis from Movoto.com. This is what your REALTOR does, and since all real estate is local, your REALTOR will have the local comps and be best able to assist you in the sale of your home. This pretty much takes you through the step by step process of determining what your house may be worth... See more infographics on DeadlineNews.Com. 08/28/2012

  Here are some current Inventory numbers for week 34 in Gilroy (95020).... once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype   14 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned 107 Single family homes currently listed as short sales 29 Single family homes are currently overpriced 221 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes 62 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days 152 Single family homes in escrow (99 short sales) 213 Single family homes listed for sale 247 Total homes in foreclosure $438,000 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days    08/23/2012

Date Opponent 08 / 31 7:30 PM SobratoLocation: Gilroy 09 / 07 7:30 PM Live OakLocation: Gilroy 09 / 14 7:30 PM @ Pacific Grove 09 / 21 7:00 PM @ Leland 09 / 28 7:30 PM Everett Alvarez Location: Gilroy 10 / 05 7:30 PM PalmaLocation: Salinas Sports Complex 10 / 12 7:30 PM SalinasLocation: Gilroy 10 / 26 7:30 PM @ San Benito 11 / 02 7:30 PM MontereyLocation: Gilroy High School 11 / 09 7:30 PM @ Gilroy 08/23/2012

Date Opponent 08 / 31 7:00 PM @ Live Oak 09 / 08 6:00 PM Sobrato Location: Live Oak 09 / 14 7:30 PM Monte Vista Christian Location: Gilroy 09 / 21 7:30 PM Pajaro Valley Location: Gilroy 09 / 28 7:30 PM @ Salinas Location: The Pit 10 / 05 7:30 PM @ Monterey Location: Gilroy High School 10 / 11 7:00 PM @ Everett Alvarez Location: Everett Alvarez 10 / 19 7:30 PM San Benito Location: Gilroy 11 / 02 7:30 PM Palma Location: Salinas Sports Complex 11 / 09 7:30 PM Christopher 08/23/2012

Eagle Ridge is a gated community in Gilroy, CA that has been seeing a lot of homes being sold recently.  Prices are creeping up, as the formerly high inventory of homes due to short sale and foreclosure seem to be disappeaaring.  Now is a good time to buy.  There arte crrently only 5 Active homes on the market (compared to about 40 last year at this time), and homes seem to be selling in the $700,000+ range. Here are  some pictures of this wonderful golf community: 08/20/2012

  Here are some current Inventory numbers for week 33 in Gilroy (95020).... once again, it's our interpretation of what the market is really doing and where it's heading.   More Real Estate and Less Hype   14 Single family homes currently listed as bank owned 110 Single family homes currently listed as short sales 34 Single family homes are currently overpriced 204 Is the average days on market of overpriced homes 64 Single family homes sold in the past 90 days 148 Single family homes in escrow (97 short sales) 216 Single family homes listed for sale 248 Total homes in foreclosure $425,500 Median sale price for single family homes in past 90 days     08/17/2012