History of Antioch California - 12/30/09 05:18 PM
History of Antioch California
Antioch California was established 1850 by two brothers; William and Joseph Smith and originally called Smith's Landing. In 1851 the towns first preacher persuaded the residents to change the name to Antioch after the city in the Bible.
Coal was discovered in the nearby hills in 1859. Copper was discovered in 1863 and oil in 1865; neither proved to be a long term viable commodity in the Antioch area. The City was incorportated in 1872.
The first newspaper; the Antioch Ledger was established on 3/10/1870 and went it's first 47 years without missing an issue. In 2005 … (1 comments)
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Living in Antioch California - 12/30/09 04:55 PM
Living in Antioch
Living in Antioch provides people with many exciting community events, parks, fine dining, golf and social opportunities. Antioch homes are some of the most affordable in Contra Costa County. Antioch with almost 100,000 people is the hub of East Contra Costa County.
Right now there are a number of Antioch Bank Owned Homes. Living in Antioch offers entry level properties and many Luxury Homes in planned communities. Homes in Antioch provide homeowners with easy access to our classic and charming downtown featuring many fine eating establishments, unique stores and shops, fine parks, library and community services.
Living in … (1 comments)
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Homes in Antioch California - 12/30/09 04:00 PM
Homes in Antioch
Antioch is a bedroom community in Contra Costa County and offers a combination affordable housing with a fine community. Located in East Contra Costa County it is next to upscale Brentwood and Oakley to the east and Pittsburg to the north.
If you are looking at Homes in Antioch you may click here to Search Antioch Homes. Homes for sale in Antioch include nice starter homes up to 4000 SF plus Luxury Homes. When looking at Homes in Antioch you will want to make sure to see all of our exciting neighborhoods to find our where you fit … (0 comments)
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Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood - December 2009 - 12/29/09 05:02 PM
Bank Owned Homes in Brentwood
Bank Owned Homes are a very large section of the Brentwood Housing Market and the portion of the market that seems to attract the most buyers. If you are interested in Buying a Bank Owned Home this Post will provide you with the information you need to save thousands of dollars.
Right now there are 29 Bank Owned Homes on the market in Brentwood. The average asking price is $305,351.00 with a median asking price of $289,900.00. The average asking price per SF if you are Buying a Bank Owned Home in Brentwood is $133.00. These … (0 comments)
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Short Sales in Brentwood - December 2009 - 12/29/09 01:00 PM
Short Sales in Brentwood
Short Sales Continue to be one of the most Dynamic parts of the Real Estate Market in Brentwood California. About 40% of the Homes on the Market in Brentwood California are Short Sales. This Post Provides Market information or link here on How to Short Sale a Home.
This report looks at Active Short Sales and compares Short Sales in October and November. This looks at all Short Sale Properties.
There are currently 66 Short Sale Homes on the Market in Brentwood. The Average Asking Price is $334,537.00 and the Median Asking Price is $322,450.00. The … (1 comments)
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The Politically Incorrect Christmas - 12/23/09 01:58 PM
There is a lot of guilt in our culture about Christmas excess, both from the secular side and the religious side. I understand that our thoughts should not be focused on personal pleasure, we need to be mindfull of the Reason for the Season, and take care of those in need.
But my wife and I always celebrate Christmas to the full extent of our ability and our kids will be spoiled. Now most celebration is not about money. You can put out a real nice spread fairly cheap for a Christmas Dinner. It is the attitude you bring to it. … (6 comments)
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Moving Past Christmas Pain! - 12/23/09 01:24 PM
I love Christmas but also know it can be a painful time for some. I have had my own share of pain associated with Christmas:
When I was young my mother became ill shortly after Christmas and died. She left behind me at 5 and my brother 3 and sister 2. My dad was never the same. My grandmother refused to celebrate Christmas for years. For years this hurt me, and not just around Christmas. It effects you growing up in ways you cannot imagine unless you have been there. As an adult there were many times I spent Christmas alone. … (5 comments)
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Merry Christmas New and Old Traditions - 12/23/09 01:00 PM
I love Christmas and I love Tradition. I do not break routine easy. Here are some things that just stay the same:
Presents are opened on Christmas Morning. The stockings are opened in the morning before the ones under the tree. I start decorating the house on Thanksgiving weekend (or shortly there after). There is an Orange or Tangerine in the toe of each stocking on Christmas Morning. Cookies and Milk are always left out for Santa. A carrot for the raindeer. (As an aside here I have speculated Santa might prefer Hot Wings and Beer but this has not caught … (4 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 7 - The Team - Putting it together - 12/22/09 04:55 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 7 - The Team - Putting it together
This is Part 7 in a Series. You may wish to look at the other parts first:
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 3 - Make a Plan
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 4 - The Team - Home Inspector
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 5 - The Team - The Termite Inspector
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 6 - The Team - … (0 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 6 - The Team - The Stager - 12/22/09 01:58 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 6 - The Team - The Stager
This is Part 6 in a Series. You may wish to look at the other parts first:
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 3 - Make a Plan
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 4 - The Team - Home Inspector
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 5 - The Team - The Termite Inspector
At this point someone is thinking that their home looks just fine, … (0 comments)
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History of Oakley California - 12/21/09 04:27 PM
History of Oakley
Oakley was first settled in 1897 by R.C. Marsh in the area east of Antioch, CA and north of Brentwood CA. In 1898 March was named the first Post Master.
Settler's came to the area, but many people ridiculed the area as "Sand Lappers" due to the sandy soil. It was felt nothing could grow in the area. The critics were proved wrong as the area developed a strong agricultural reputation with abundant growth of fruits and vegetables. In the 1950's Oakley was the leading grower of almonds in California and still has an annual Almond Festival.
With … (1 comments)
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Living in Oakley California - 12/21/09 04:05 PM
Living in Oakley
Living in Oakley provides people with many exciting community events, parks, fine dining, golf and social opportunities. Oakley homes are some of the most affordable in the county while offering a nice community.
Right now there are a number of Oakley Bank Owned Homes, but they are not dominating the market. Oakley still has rural properties available and many Luxury Homes in planned communities.
Homes in Oakley provide homeowners with easy access to our classic and charming downtown featuring many fine eating establishments, a farmers market, unique stores and shops, fine parks, library and community services.
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Homes in Oakley California - 12/21/09 03:51 PM
Homes in Oakley
Oakley is a bedroom community in Contra Costa County and offers a combination affordable housing with a fine community.
Located in East Contra Costa County it is next to upscale Brentwood, but Homes in Oakley are sold for about 15% less in price. If you are looking at Homes in Oakley you may click here to Search Oakley Homes.
Homes for sale in Oakley include nice starter ranch style homes up to 4000 SF plus Luxury Homes. When looking at Homes in Oakley you will want to make sure to see all of our exciting neighborhoods to find … (0 comments)
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STREAMLINED SHORT SALE PROCESS COMING? Maybe, Maybe Not! - 12/19/09 10:12 AM
Via Dean Moss - Dean's Team Chicago IL Real Estate Team (Dean's Team - Keller Williams Lincoln Square Chicago IL):
Whether you are a Home Buyer, Distressed Home Seller, or Real Estate Practitioner, if you have been exposed to the Short Sale Process, you know it is often fraught with confusion, frustration, and lengthy time delays.
Under the new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, however, just finalized by the U.S. Treasury Department, the process could get a bit easier, and conclude quicker. However, the road to a smooth short sale for every buyer, seller, and lien holder may not yet be so smoothly … (1 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 5 - The Team - Termite Inspector - 12/18/09 07:33 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 5 - The Team - Termite Inspector
This is Part 5 in a Series. You may wish to look at the other parts first:
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 3 - Make a Plan
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 4 - The Team - Home Inspector
Right of the bat some of you are asking why we need a Termite inspector if we just had a home inspector. No matter how you … (0 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 4 - The Team - Home Inspector - 12/18/09 05:35 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 4 - The Team - Home Inspector
This is Part 4 in a Series. You may wish to look at the other parts first:
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 3 - Make a Plan
In part 3 of Selling a Luxury Home we already covered why you should use a Realtor to get the most for your home in the least amount of time. The Realtor is going to help you put together … (0 comments)
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Hercules California Homes - 12/15/09 06:07 PM
Hercules California Homes
I grew up in West Contra Costa County and still have a lot of friends and clients in that area. The first home I owned was in Hercules, so today I am going to look at Homes for Sale in Hercules California. This report focuses on Single Family Homes in Hercules currently on the market and compares them to Homes Sold in Hercules in November and December.
Currently there are 25 Homes for Sale in Hercules. The Average Asking Price is $394,701.00 and the Median Price is $395,000.00. The Average Price per SF is $192.00 and the Average … (1 comments)
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El Sobrante California Homes - 12/15/09 05:52 PM
El Sobrante California Homes
I grew up in West Contra Costa County and still have a lot of friends and clients in that area. The first home of my own (actually an apartment was in El Sobrante), so today I am going to look at Homes for Sale in El Sobrante California. This report focuses on Single Family Homes in El Sobrante currently on the market and compares them to Homes Sold in El Sobrante in November and December.
Currently there are 29 Homes for Sale in El Sobrante The Average Asking Price is $350,631.00 and the Median Price is $277,500.00. … (0 comments)
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San Pablo California Homes - 12/15/09 05:41 PM
San Pablo California Homes
I grew up in West Contra Costa County, lived in San Pablo for a while, and still have a lot of friends and clients in that area. So today I am going to look at Homes for Sale in San Pablo California. This report focuses on Single Family Homes in San Pablo currently on the market and compares them to Homes Sold in San Pablo in November and December.
Currently there are 45 Homes for Sale in San Pablo The Average Asking Price is $116,472.00 and the Median Price is $160,000.00. The Average Price per SF is … (1 comments)
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Pinole California Homes - 12/15/09 05:25 PM
Pinole California Homes
I grew up in West Contra Costa County and still have a lot of friends and clients in that area. So today I am going to look at Homes for Sale in Pinole California. This report focuses on Single Family Homes in Pinole currently on the market and compares them to Homes Sold in Pinole in November and December.
Currently there are 14 Homes for Sale in Pinole The Average Asking Price is $369,636.00 and the Median Price is $327,400.00. The Average Price per SF is $219.00 and the Average Days on Market is 34 Days.
In October … (0 comments)
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TRADE UP! 5 Reasons why this is the BEST market to upgrade! - 12/15/09 12:53 PM
This is written by a guy on the east coast, but the facts are the same here.
Via Daniel Dima Batsalkin (Boulevard Realty):
Have you thought about getting that bigger, better house in a better neighborhood?
NOW IS THE TIME!
Whether you need more space, want to upgrade your location, or for any other reason, the current real estate market presents a unique opportunity to capitalize by trading up!
5 reasons why this is the best market to trade up!
1. You will make money NOW on the trade!
Here's how this works. You currently own a … (0 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 3 - Make a Plan - 12/13/09 11:23 AM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 3 - Make a Plan
This is Part 3 in a Series. You may wish to look at the other parts first:
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind
As we discussed in prior before Selling a Luxury Home is about Uniqueness, Status, and Luxury. So what is important is find the best way to treat the home as a Unique and Luxuries Status symbol. Your first impulse is going to be to start fixing things up and cleaning things. No … (2 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind - 12/11/09 05:11 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 2 - A State of Mind
In Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined I went over some of the things that defined a Luxury Home. One of the biggest issues with Luxury Homes is State of Mind. People that are shopping for a Luxury Home are looking for Status, Maybe Uniqueness, and well Luxury. A big part of Selling a Luxury Home, or Elevating a Home to Luxury Status is Presentation or Having a Luxury State of Mind.
I want to use some examples from our celebrity culture. Even if we do … (1 comments)
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Novato Housing Market Report 12-09 - 12/11/09 01:34 PM
Novato Housing Market Report 12-09.
This report looks at Homes for Sale in Novato California. It compares the Current Homes for Sale in Novato to Homes sold in Novato in November and October to look at sales trends.
Best Buy in Novato
Currently there are 125 Homes for Sale in Novato with an average size of 2460 SF. The Average List Price is $830,023.00. The median price is only $719,000.00 which indicates some higher priced homes are pulling the numbers up. These homes have an average Combined Days on Market of 106.
The Novato Homes for Sale priced over $750,000.00 … (2 comments)
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Discovery Bay Housing Market Report November 2009 - 12/08/09 03:54 PM
Discovery Bay Housing Market Report November 2009
This Discovery Bay Housing Market Report focuses on single family Home for Sales in Discovery Bay California in November 2009 and compares them to the October Sales and the Current Active Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay CA.
Currently there are 51 Homes for sale in the Discovery Bay California Housing Market with an Average Asking Price of $540,468.00 and a Median Asking Price of $570,000.00. The Asking Price Per SF for Homes in Discovery Bay CA is $213.00 and those homes have been on the market for an average of 103 days.
However, … (1 comments)
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Brentwood Housing Market Report November 2009 - 12/08/09 03:27 PM
Brentwood Housing Market Report November 2009
This Brentwood Housing Market Report focuses on single family Home for Sales in Brentwood California in November 2009 and compares them to the October Sales and the Current Active Homes for Sale in Brentwood CA.
Currently there are 165 Homes for sale in the Brentwood California Housing Market with an Average Asking Price of $511,557.00 and a Median Asking Price of $355,000.00. The Asking Price Per SF for Homes in Brentwood CA is $217.00 and those homes have been on the market for an average of 85 days. However, the figures on Active Homes for … (0 comments)
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Oakley Housing Market Report November 2009 - 12/08/09 02:56 PM
Oakley Housing Market Report November 2009
This Oakley Housing Market Report focuses on single family Home for Sales in Oakley California in November 2009 and compares them to the October Sales and the Current Active Homes for Sale in Oakley CA.
Currently there are 120 Homes for sale in the Oakley California Housing Market with an Average Asking Price of $298,979.00 and a Median Asking Price of $278,000.00. The Asking Price Per SF for Homes in Oakley CA is $139.00 and those homes have been on the market for an average of 75 days.
In November 49 Homes Sold in Oakley … (0 comments)
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Antioch Housing Market Report November 2009 - 12/08/09 02:21 PM
Antioch Housing Market Report November 2009
This Antioch Housing Market Report focuses on single family Home for Sales in Antioch California in November 2009 and compares them to the October Sales and the Current Active Homes for Sale in Antioch CA.
Currently there are 162 Homes for sale in the Antioch California Housing Market with an Average Asking Price of $236,244.00 and a Median Asking Price of $229,000.00. The Asking Price Per SF for Homes in Antioch CA is $116.00 and those homes have been on the market for an average of 54 days.
In November 113 Homes Sold in Antioch … (0 comments)
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Pittsburg California Housing Market Report November 2009 - 12/08/09 02:06 PM
Pittsburg Housing Market Report November 2009
This Pittsburg Housing Market Report focuses on single family Home for Sales in Pittsburg California in November 2009 and compares them to the October Sales and the Current Active Homes for Sale in Pittsburg CA.
Currently there are 109 Homes for sale in the Pittsburg California Housing Market with an Average Asking Price of $231,537.00 and a Median Asking Price of $209,900.00. The Asking Price Per SF for Homes in Pittsburg CA is $125.00 and those homes have been on the market for an average of 67 days.
In November 55 Homes Sold in Pittsburg … (0 comments)
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Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined - 12/05/09 09:48 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 1 - Defined
This series is going to focus on selling Luxury Homes. The first question that comes to mind is what is a Luxury Home. Some may say this is obvious but it needs to be defined as Luxury Home is a subjective opinion.
To people in the 3rd world everything in this country might seem Luxuries. When I bought my first home, a condo is was a Luxury compared to the apartment I had before, then when I sold the condo and bought a 2300 SF Home with 5 bedrooms and 3 … (2 comments)
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Best Buy on Antioch Home - 12/04/09 03:18 PM
Best Buy on Home in Antioch California
This home is the Best Buy on a Home in Antioch California
This Antioch Home for Sale Features:
Three Full Bedrooms Two Full Bathrooms Full Kitchen and Dining Room Attached Two Car Garage Granite Counter Tops faux Hard Wood Floors Court Yard and BBQ Area
All of this for under $100,000.00.
For more information go to Home2C.net
For Recorded Information or to schedule a Private Showing call 1-800-950-6159 ext 7771
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Rose Garden in Brentwood Market Report for November 2009 - 12/04/09 01:26 PM
Rose Garden in Brentwood Market Report for November 2009
The Rose Garden in Brentwood is a collection of Putle Home Developments in one of Brentwoods most exciting planned communities.
Currently there are seven homes for sale in The Rose Garden in Brentwood priced from $256,500.00 to $424,900.00. The Average Price of these homes is $326,742.00 and the Median Asking Price is $319,000.00. The Average Asking Price Per SF is $106.00 and the Average Days on Market is 45.
In October there were only four sales in The Rose Garden in Brentwood ranging from $275,000.00 to $410,000.00. The Average Sales Price was … (0 comments)
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Novato Open House 12-15-09 - 12/03/09 12:39 PM
Novato Open House 12-5-09 1 to 4 PM
With a Tropic Front Yard and a Back Yard that has been described as "Like Lake Tahoe" This home is excellent. It offers:
Pool Two Decks Game Room Media Room Five bedrooms with a Jack & Jill Suite Hot Tub Gourmet Kitchen Large Park like grounds Flowing Creek Horses OK Large Lawns Could hold RV Parking Classic Hard Wood Floors Grand Fire Place Excellent Schools Attic Fan and so much more! For recorded information and/or an exclusive showing call:
1-800-950-6159 ext 1003
For more photos and information go to:
www.2424Vineyard.com
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