Recipe for a good deal:

Find a development that was completed 4 or 5 years ago.   A majority of the properties in the development will be underwater, where values are below mortgages.  You can expect that there will be defaults in some cases these complexes have higher rates of default than other complexes.  This will cause the supply of listings or distressed properties to be higher and bring down prices futher.

One example of this is the Encanto development in San Jose, near the University of Santa Clara.  Currently there are a number of properties available.  Some of the properties are still owned by the developer and are close outs.  Others like the 4 listed below are distrissed sales, and judging from the number of defaults in the complex there will likely be more coming on the market.

1392 DAHLIA LP
2810138 Good Deal on Short Sales in San Jose
 
 
MLS Num: 81005323

Status: Active

City: San Jose

County: SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Zip: 95126

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square Feet: 1246

Lot Size: 0.040 acres

Year Built: 2006

List Date: 2/5/2010

Org. List Price: $595,000

List Price: $550,000

Sold Date:

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Public Remarks

Reduced from $595K. Now a short sale so will need lender’s approval. Close to HP Pavillion, Valley Fair Mall, Santana Row, San Jose Airport, Caltrain, freeways, and WALKING DISTANCE TO Santa Clara University. ? 1,246 SF SFR ? 3 BR/ 2.5 BA? Cathedral ceiling in living room. Attached 2 car garage? Encanto Tract built by Robson Homes, completed in 2007. Community Pool & Clubhouse for entertaining.

1317 DAHLIA LP
2813092 Good Deal on Short Sales in San Jose
 
 
MLS Num: 81005801

Status: Active

City: San Jose

County: SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Zip: 95126

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Square Feet: 1475

Lot Size: 0.044 acres

Year Built: 2005

List Date: 2/8/2010

Org. List Price: $585,000

List Price: $585,000

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Public Remarks

Amazing home available now! Spacious corner single family home at Encante. Desirable neighborhood near Santa Clara University with Low HOA dues and spacious 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 car garage. Spanish style and open spacious floorplan. LOCATION! Don’t miss out!Shows like a model!

1190 CAMPBELL AVE
2796888 Good Deal on Short Sales in San Jose
 
 
MLS Num: 81003183

Status: Active

City: San Jose

County: SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Zip: 95126

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square Feet: 1977

Lot Size: 0.051 acres

Year Built: 2006

List Date: 1/21/2010

Org. List Price: $725,000

List Price: $654,312

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Public Remarks

This beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom home is located near Santa Clara University. With close to 2000 sq. ft. of living space and 2 one car garages you will not want to miss this rare opportunity.

1082 ARBOL WAY
2833345 Good Deal on Short Sales in San Jose
 
 
MLS Num: 81009027

Status: Active

City: San Jose

County: SANTA CLARA COUNTY

Zip: 95126

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Square Feet: 1371

Lot Size: 0.050 acres

Year Built: 2008

List Date: 2/25/2010

Org. List Price: $688,000

List Price: $688,000

Sold Date:

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Public Remarks

Almost new corner lot bungalow w/resort-like clubhouse & pool, within walking distance to SC Univ.Door opens into living,dining&kitchen, beaming with natural sunlight&refreshing view of orange trees.Unload groceries easily from 2-car garage.Private backyard, right off living room makes outdoor entertaining a breeze.3 BR together upstairs with walk-in closet & 2 separate vanity basins in master BR

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