As with many markets in California that were heavily heated before the financial collapse, the Sacramento real estate market saw deep drops in prices and harsh rises in foreclosures after the bursting of the U.S. housing market bubble. Despite such adverse effects, the market does seem to be on the brink of stabilizing as of late.

According to statistics available from the Sacramento Association of Realtors, in January 2010, the median value of a home sold in Sacramento was $100,001, unchanged from December 2009 but up 5.3% from a year ago, showing slight signs of progress. The average value, however, was at $111,300, down 11.2% from December 2009’s average of just over $125,000, but the average was only down 1.3% from January 2009.

The percentage of sales in January 2010 included 54% of home sold that had been repossessed, 25% short sales and just 21% conventional home sales. There were also 190 new listings published in January, an increase in new listings of around 33% from December, and an increase of 10.5% from a year ago. The largest percentage of Sacramento homes for sale sold in January were in the $200,000 to $249,999 range, 16% of single-family home sales. As for condos, the largest number sold were in the $80,000 to $89,999 range, constituting 15.3% of total condo sales in the month.

In January, the median number of days on the market was 22 and the average number of days homes were spending on the market was 54, both relatively low numbers. According to the Sacramento Bee, about 12.3% of mortgages in the Sacramento area were more than 90 days overdue or in the midst of the process of foreclosure. December’s rate was 11.99%, suggesting the number of those in trouble is slowly rising. One year ago, the percentage of owners in trouble was just 7.6%.

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Investing in land in one of the most sought after location on the planet enables a fantastic opportunity for lifestyle, buy-to-let, or simply making fantastic returns from the lowest outlay of costs. The massive growth in foreign real estate investments over the past decade has been greatly attributed to the security real estate offers over other investment opportunities.

Land in this desirable location gives investors a great opportunity for lifestyle changes, buy-to-let, or making returns from the lowest costs. The last few decades have shown a growth in foreign real estate that correlates to the security real estate investments offer when compared to other investment opportunities. Attractive properties will always offer great investment, and the demand will continue to go up as the availability of land diminishes. Increasing prices can remove potential buyers from entering the market, and cause them to look at less desirable ones.

The current Florida real estate market has created opportunities that may never be seen again. Demand for the location can drive up prices in addition to the decreasing availability of land. Keep in mind that the devaluation of the US dollar makes prices even more accessible to foreign investors.

Florida is an attractive place to live because of the many destination features that draw millions of visitors to this sunny state each year. Florida has something for everyone, with a fashionably urban city center that mixes with the calming seaside atmosphere.

Lone travelers to couples and families are drawn to Florida because of its unique blend of atmospheres. It has wonderful theme parks and golf courses, and the best part is that every part of the state is at least 30 minutes away from the shorelines. Many people enjoy this state because of the lifestyle, holidays, and climate that they can enjoy throughout the year, making it an ideal addition to any portfolio.

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