One of the most popular things to do to increase your Fremont home's value prior to selling is to renovate and spiff up the home and property in order to catch the eye of prospective buyers. It’s a time consuming process, so it’s a process that should be planned carefully from the get-go. The question remains, what renovations should you undertake in order to accomplish this goal? Two things that are always good ideas are kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens are the most communal rooms...

As a result of on-going budget reductions, the majority of City of Fremont offices will be closed for a 2-week furlough beginning Monday, December 20, 2010. City offices will re-open for business on Monday, January 3, 2011. I have assembled a list of what offices will be closed and which will not be affected during the furlough. City Administration No services will be provided by these departments: City Manager’s Office City Attorney’s Office City Clerk’s...

Selling your house quickly has many benefits. Not knowing if your home will sell while it's on the market can be a very stressful, so selling quickly reduces this stress. Also, a house that has been on the market longer has a lower perceived value than a house that has just entered the market, so selling quickly retains perceived value for buyers. Overall, a quick sale is better than a slow one, so in this article, we will cover steps you can take to ensure your house gets sold quickly and...

Clyde Brown of Legacy Real Estate & Associates continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Fremont real estate statistics for the week of Dec 3- Dec 10, 2010: Number of homes new to the market this week.....36 Number of homes available for purchase...............539 Number of homes pending (total under contract)...393 Number of homes sold (closed this week)............38 Number of homes...

MARKET WATCH REPORT FOR THE FREMONT REAL ESTATE MARKET Clyde Brown of Legacy Real Estate & Associates continuously monitors local real estate statistics to keep his clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Fremont real estate statistics for the week of Nov 26- Dec 3, 2010: Number of homes new to the market this week.....44 Number of homes available for purchase...............539 Number of homes pending (total under contract)...418 Number of homes...