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walnut creek real estate: Wanted: Walnut Creek Homes for Sale - 02/13/12 11:28 AM
Wanted: Walnut Creek Homes for Sale.
Inventory of Walnut Creek Homes for Sale is significantly lower than at any time since January, 2007.  This chart shows declining inventory, not declining prices!
Open Houses are busting out at the seams with throngs of motivated buyers.  My recent Walnut Creek listing had over 70 people visit the Open House, received multiple offers and sold in 10 days above list price (and it wasn't priced low to start).  The following week, an associate with a new Walnut Creek listing had over 150 people attend the Open House. 
As of the end of January, 2012 … (1 comments)

walnut creek real estate: Is it Worth the Money to Stage Your Home to Sell? - 02/10/12 03:45 PM

Originally posted on ContraCostaRealEstateResource.com
It can be difficult for sellers to imagine the end result of Staging a Home to Sell so it's not a surprise when balk at the expense, even if it's minimal compared to the returns.
In order to encourage you to read the entire article, I'm going to start with the happy ending.  The Walnut Creek, California home for sale referenced in these pictures had multiple offers and sold in 10 days at $12,000 over List price.
Over 94% of home buyers start the house-hunting process viewing the home's photos online and only view the homes … (4 comments)

walnut creek real estate: Home Stager Changes a Potential Disaster to an Opportunity - 12/01/11 12:12 PM
This is a short-story about how Home Stager, Kathy Burke, changes a potential disaster to an opportunity.
It has happened to all of us at one time or another.  The listing is signed, Kathy completed the staging consultation and once the seller's typical To Do list is completed (declutter, depersonalize, clean, touch-up paint, some minor purchases) the house will go on the market and be fabulous.  That is until the Pest Inspection returns with over $15,000 of unexpected repairs.  And worse, the repairs require removing the marble tile in both bathrooms and the cost to reinstall marble tile versus generic tile … (5 comments)

walnut creek real estate: Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Market Report, July 2011 - 08/10/11 11:17 AM

Walnut Creek Real Estate Market Report July, 2011 Search Walnut Creek Homes For Sale


Condos and Townhomes
34 closed sales, of which 6 were short-sales and 13 were sales of bank-owned properties.
The average sales price was $278,716
There are 97 pending transactions and 76 actively for sale.Detached homes under $1 million
55 closed sales, of which 3 were short-sales and 8 were sales of bank-owned properties.
The average sales price was $649,943.
There are 72 pending transactions and 125 actively for sale.
Detached homes at $1,000,000 +
4 closed sales, of which 0 were short-sales or … (0 comments)

walnut creek real estate: Real Estate Bargains for Buyers With Vision - 12/07/10 02:04 PM
While it's true that many buyers can't see past what a house IS for what it CAN BE, buyers with vision can reap the rewards of numerous real estate bargains currently on the market in Contra Costa county, California.Picture this, the house is in a great neighborhood and your preferred school district at a great price but the house is awful.  The kitchen and bathrooms haven't been updated in 20 years, the orange shag carpet is horribly stained, the flowered wallpaper would give your children nightmares and the amount of deferred maintenance throughout the house is beyond daunting.  You can see … (0 comments)

walnut creek real estate: Walnut Creek Real Estate Market Report, April 6, 2010 - 04/06/10 11:12 AM

 
 
Walnut Creek home sales have exceeded new inventory for several weeks, putting an upward pressure on pricing. 
The sold prices demonstrate the strongest market activity remains in the $690,000 - $775,000 price ranges.
 
 
 
Detached Homes: There are 129 Active listings of detached homes for sale in Walnut Creek, of which 15 are short sales and 12 are bank-owned. The highest list price is $2,950,000 The average list price is $903,416 with the median list price at $749,900 (this is the mid-point of the market at which half of the listings are higher than … (0 comments)

walnut creek real estate: 3111 Sugarberry Ct., Walnut Creek, CA 94598 OPEN SUNDAY, 4/26 - 04/24/09 12:47 PM
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walnut creek real estate: 2257 Bromfield Court, Walnut Creek, CA - 09/30/08 03:22 PM
Presented by Alain Pinel Realtors
Open HouseSunday, October 5, 20081:00 - 4:00Hosted by Wendy Cutrufelli2257 Bromfield CourtWalnut Creek, CA$1,195,000Offered for Sale by Margaret Garber-Teeter

This home is a dramatic 10!
5 bedroom, 3 bath, 2900 s.f. home in the desirable Walnut Creek school district.Upper end remodel with views, rich hardwood floors, huge formal dining room, downstairs den is an optional 6th bedroom suite, and a veranda that runs the length of the home.
This high-end kitchen with built-in cabinets and custom lighting systems will please the most serious chef.

Visit 2257 Bromfield Ct to view additional pictures and then treat yourself … (0 comments)

walnut creek real estate: 377 Shady Glen Road, Walnut Creek, California - 08/06/08 04:52 PM
Nicely remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath home just minutes from downtown Walnut Creek.

Custom paint, new moldings, new carpets,hardwood floors, dual pane windows,newly updated bathroom with granite tile,granite counters in the kitchen, front deckand rear yard patio with new pavers.Visit 377 Shady Glen for more photos.
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walnut creek real estate: 550 Marblehead Lane, Walnut Creek, CA - 06/12/08 01:03 PM
The spacious entryway introduces you to the living room with soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace and two-story windows filling teh room with light.  The European-style kitchen is flanked by the dining room and the family room with a second fireplace.  Both rooms have sliding glass doors to the rear yard patios and pools.  The circular floor plan is great for entertaining.

The main floor bedroom and adjacent bathroom are idael for a guest room, in-law unit or home office.  Retreat from the activities to the sanctuary of the large Master Suite and 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor.
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