Warren Fortier, Realtor

According to Fresno MLS records as of today there have been an average of 350 residential single family home sales per month through the end of June. Compare that number with 316 sales during the same period in 2007. While transaction volume has increased over 10% from 2007,  the time it has taken to sell a home has increased from 76 days to 83 days. The most notable item comparing the two time periods is in the average sales price. Homes in Fresno and Clovis that sold in the first half of 2008 have dropped from an average of $329,272 ($289,452 median price) during the same period in 2007 to $262,357 ($235,000 median price) today.

• 5,400 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $1,750,000 USD - Monte Verdi Masterpiece

North Clovis, Clovis  -  Located in one of the most exclusive gated communities in Fresno, this is a one-of-a-kind, Tuscan-inspired smart home - the perfect pairing of high technology with old world charm and craftsmanship. The property has the latest in home automation with fully integrated audio/visual, security and HVAC systems. With just a click, adjust lighting, change air temperature, secure the home or play a favorite movie on one of the 9 video screens. There is a commercial kitchen with tumbled stone, 2 dishwashers, sub-zero refrigerator with 3 temps, built-in Meile coffee bar and sub zero wine refrigerator. An icebox system in the kitchen with touchscreen TV, radio, CD, DVD, video monitoring & internet access adds to the homes technology. For entertaining, the great room has a two-way fireplace with French doors that lead to the bar room. This is unlike any other with three televisions, light & smoke system. The entertaining continues outside to the fireplace, fountain and complete outdoor kitchen.

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Today we listed a 900+ square foot home in Kingsburg that is situated on 1.9 acres for $250,000 - Contact us for details. According to the Fresno MLS there are 5357 active single family listings with approximately 3,500 of those being in the cities of Fresno and Clovis. Thank you for your support.