Garin Ranch Brentwood California - 03/31/10 01:21 PM
Garin Ranch Brentwood California
Garin Ranch is a neighborhood on the East Side of Brentwood California.  There is actually several developments in the neighborhood and Garin Ranch has come to define an area rather than any one development.  For this post I am using the area north of Balfour and south of Spruce, east of the old downtown and west of Sellers to define Garin Ranch, and I am only using single family homes.
Garin Ranch offers some of the most affordable homes in Brentwood at very reasonable prices.  Garin Ranch is a very nice area, on average the lots in … (0 comments)

The Cultural Christian Ghetto - 03/31/10 01:13 PM
The Cultural Christian Ghetto
As a Christian I am amazed by our tendency to want to classify ourselves separately from the world.  We have separate sections for Christian Books, Movies, Music etc..  We like this and the world likes this too.  However, I think we should be involved in the arts on a level that puts our beliefs into the world.  We need to be making art that reflects our values and beliefs while appealing to a broader audience. 
I bring this up as I rented an excellent movie the other night.  I kind of grabbed it at the last minute … (8 comments)

Brentwood's Apple Hill Estates - 03/29/10 04:42 PM
Brentwood's Apple Hill Estates
Brentwood's Apple Hill Estates is one of the most exclusive communities in Brentwood and East Contra Costa County.  It is gated, on the golf course, with a community pool tennis courts and other common features.
Right now there is only one home for sale in Apple Hill Estates priced at $449,900.00.  This home is 2675 SF or listed at $168.00 per SF and it has only been on the market 18 days.
In the last 6 months 7 homes have sold in Apple Hill Estates from $305,000.00 to $559,000.00, with an average price of $366,571.00 and a … (0 comments)

Rose Garden Homes in Brentwood California - 03/26/10 01:27 PM
Rose Garden Homes in Brentwood California
Rose Garden Homes in Brentwood California are very nice affordable properties in an upscale Planned Unit Development.  Prices for Rose Garden Homes are very competitive.
Currently there are only 3 Rose Garden Homes for sale with an average price of $313,333.00 and a median price of $300,000.00.  These homes have been on the market an average of 52 days and are priced at an average of $145.00 per SF.
However, there are 34 Pending Rose Garden Homes, 30 of these are Short Sales which accounts for the high number of Pending.  These homes have an … (1 comments)

Brentwood California Pool Homes - 03/25/10 01:37 PM
Brentwood California Pool Homes
Brentwood California Pool Homes are in high demand and with Summer approaching nice Pool Homes will command a good price.
This report looks at the Brentwood California Pool Homes on the market now and the sales of Brentwood California Pool Homes for the last 2 months.
Right now the MLS shows 17 Active Pool Homes, but when taking a closer look many of these Pool Homes are actually homes with community pools and two of the homes are large estate homes.  If we take out these homes there are currently 10 Brentwood California Pool Homes for sale … (0 comments)

Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes - 03/24/10 05:58 PM
Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes
Bank Owned Homes are one of the most popular homes for buyers trying to find a bargain. This report looks at Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes and compares the current active market of Bank Owned Homes to sold homes for the last couple of months. This reports numbers are based only on Single Family Bank Owned Homes.
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Right now there are 9 Discovery Bay Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average price of $319,888.00 and a median price of $263,500.00. These … (0 comments)

Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes - 03/24/10 05:42 PM
Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes
Bank Owned Homes are one of the most popular homes for buyers trying to find a bargain. This report looks at Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes and compares the current active market of Bank Owned Homes to sold homes for the last couple of months. This reports numbers are based only on Single Family Bank Owned Homes.
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Right now there are 37 Brentwood California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average price of $287,343.00 and a median price of $275,000.00. These … (1 comments)

Oakley California Bank Owned Homes - 03/24/10 04:55 PM
Oakley California Bank Owned Homes
Bank Owned Homes are one of the most popular homes for buyers trying to find a bargain. This report looks at Oakley California Bank Owned Homes and compares the current active market of Bank Owned Homes to sold homes for the last couple of months. This reports numbers are based only on Single Family Bank Owned Homes.
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Right now there are 48 Oakley California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average price of $247,686.00 and a median price of $245,000.00. These … (0 comments)

Antioch California Bank Owned Homes - 03/24/10 03:50 PM
Antioch California Bank Owned Homes
Bank Owned Homes are one of the most popular homes for buyers trying to find a bargain. This report looks at Antioch California Bank Owned Homes and compares the current active market of Bank Owned Homes to sold homes for the last couple of months. This reports numbers are based only on Single Family Bank Owned Homes.
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Right now there are 59 Antioch California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average price of $210,138.00 and a median price of $215,000.00. These … (0 comments)

Owner Says "Get Offers" Novato Open Home Sunday 1 to 4 - 03/24/10 02:38 PM
Novato Open House Sunday 3-28 1 - 4 PM
Clearance Sale!  Sunday Only!  You will not find a better value in Novato!  Located in high demand Wild Horse Valley!
This Sunday 1 to 4 PM. This is the best buy on Novato Luxury Living!
Price has been dropped dramatically - Owner says, "Get Offers!"
This beautiful home at 2424 Vineyard Road in Novato is Open Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. One of the finest homes in Novato at this price huge lot with a pool, flowing creek, room for horses and RV Parking. The kitchen is a Chef's dream. Classic … (1 comments)

Owner Says "Get Offers" Novato Open Home Sunday 1 to 4 - 03/24/10 02:38 PM
Novato Open House Sunday 3-28 1 - 4 PM
Clearance Sale!  Sunday Only!  You will not find a better value in Novato!  Located in high demand Wild Horse Valley!
This Sunday 1 to 4 PM. This is the best buy on Novato Luxury Living!
Price has been dropped dramatically - Owner says, "Get Offers!"
This beautiful home at 2424 Vineyard Road in Novato is Open Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. One of the finest homes in Novato at this price huge lot with a pool, flowing creek, room for horses and RV Parking. The kitchen is a Chef's dream. Classic … (1 comments)

Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes - 03/24/10 02:23 PM
Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes
Bank Owned Homes are one of the most popular homes for buyers trying to find a bargain.  This report looks at Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes and compares the current active market of Bank Owned Homes to sold homes for the last couple of months.  This reports numbers are based only on Single Family Bank Owned Homes.
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Right now there are 41 Pittsburg California Bank Owned Homes on the market with an average price of $185,087.00 and a median price of $189,900.00.  These … (0 comments)

Are you a Buyer or a Dreamer? Here's How to Tell- AND get that BIG Tax Credit - 03/21/10 11:07 AM

Via Barb Fischer (RD Brown Real Estate):
If you're considering purchasing a home-- maybe you're inspired in the hopes of getting up to $8000 in tax credit-- here's a quick survival checklist for today's San Diego market.
1. Stamina. Are you in this for the long haul, or just to 'snag a deal'? There are plenty of long waits (3,6,9+ months) , no answers, multiple offers, sales prices far above list price, teaser prices, bank craziness, homes that don't appraise (that really should) and yes, backroom deals that are totally illegal. I'll guide you through the process so you know what's right … (1 comments)

The Curse of Specialization - 03/20/10 03:01 PM
The Gift Curse of Specialization!
In Real Estate today there is a lot of Specialization taking place.  Often this happens with team of agents working together.  I have nothing against Teams.  I have a team of people I work with, but sometimes a team can be a problem.  As many a coach will tell you, "There is no I in Team,"  certainly team work requires setting aside ones self interest.  But there is an I in Accountability and Responsibility.
Just as in real estate many business push towards specialization, but at what price.  My first career was as an Insurance Adjuster.  … (3 comments)

Selling a Luxury Home - Part 13 - Pricing Your Home! - 03/20/10 02:18 PM
Selling a Luxury Home - Part 13 - Pricing Your Home!
This is Part 12 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 - The Stager
Selling … (2 comments)

Discovery Bay Short Sales - 03/17/10 06:05 PM
Discovery Bay Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Discovery Bay. It compares the Active and Pending Short Sales to Short Sales closed in January and February.
Right now there are 23 Short Sale Homes for sale in Discovery Bay with an average price of $402,984.00 and a median price of $299,950.00. The average asking price per SF is $131.00 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 79 days.
In January 4 Short Sale Homes sold in Discovery Bay with an average sold price of $276,000.00 and a median price of $243,500.00. The average … (3 comments)

Brentwood California Short Sales - 03/17/10 05:10 PM
Brentwood California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Brentwood California. It compares the Active and Pending Short Sales to Short Sales closed in January and February.
Right now there are 64 Short Sale Homes for sale in Brentwood California with an average price of $343,319.00 and a median price of $222,500.00. The average asking price per SF is $141.00 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 49 days.
In January 17 Short Sale Homes sold in Brentwood California with an average sold price of $300,652.00 and a median price of $265,000.00. The average … (0 comments)

Oakley California Short Sales - 03/17/10 03:28 PM
Oakley California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Oakley California. It compares the Active and Pending Short Sales to Short Sales closed in January and February.
Right now there are 61 Short Sale Homes for sale in Oakley California with an average price of $237,781.00 and a median price of $225,000.00. The average asking price per SF is $115.00 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 54 days.
In January 12 Short Sale Homes sold in Oakley California with an average sold price of $202,125.00 and a median price of $183,500.00. The average … (0 comments)

Antioch California Short Sales - 03/17/10 03:10 PM
Antioch California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Antioch California. It compares the Active and Pending Short Sales to Short Sales closed in January and February.
Right now there are 101 Short Sale Homes for sale in Antioch California with an average price of $218,744.00 and a median price of $220,000.00. The average asking price per SF is $110.00 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 55 days.
In January 26 Short Sale Homes sold in Antioch California with an average sold price of $210,226.00 and a median price of $203,000.00. The average … (0 comments)

Pittsburg California Short Sales - 03/17/10 01:53 PM
Pittsburg California Short Sales
This report looks at Short Sales in Pittsburg California.  It compares the Active and Pending Short Sales to Short Sales closed in January and February. 
Right now there are 52 Short Sale Homes for sale in Pittsburg California with an average price of $227,740.00 and a median price of $205,944.00.  The average asking price per SF is $119.00 and these homes have been on the market for an average of 74 days. 
In January 15 Short Sale Homes sold in Pittsburg California with an average sold price of $221,333.00 and a median price of $210,000.00.  The average … (0 comments)

Clearance Sale - Novato Open House - Huge Price Drop - 03/16/10 04:58 PM
Novato Open House Sunday 3-21  1 - 4 PM
This Sunday 1 to 4 PM. This is the best buy on Novato Luxury Living!
Price has been dropped dramatically - Owner says, "Get Offers!"
This beautiful home at 2424 Vineyard Road in Novato is Open Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. One of the finest homes in Novato at this price huge lot with a pool, flowing creek, room for horses and RV Parking. The kitchen is a Chef's dream. Classic Hardwood floors throughout the upper level.

This Novato Open Home has three decks, one enclosed, one huge party/BBQ Deck. … (0 comments)

The “Accelerator” Offer and the Physics of Short Sales - 03/16/10 03:02 PM

Via Matt Side (Alliance Short Sales):
Sally had a short sale deal--a serious buyer.   Hooray for Sally!  Imaginary confetti for everyone!

Things were moving forward with the bank, but the bank took longer than expected to approve the short sale.  (That happens these days.)  Two months into the process, Sally's serious buyer walked. 
Sally had worked hard.  We had worked hard. 
We all heaved a collective sigh, pretend-vacuumed up the imaginary confetti, and Sally put the house back on the market.
Then, of course, one week after Sally's buyer walked, the bank finally kicked in, and we got the approval letter.  … (0 comments)

Coming up Short of Perfect - 03/13/10 09:48 PM
No pictures and No names (at least not many) for this post.  I do not know the names of all the people involved.  It is a great and sad story.
My 11 year old son plays in the Majors for the Continental Little League in Walnut Creek California on the Diamond Backs.  He is a good player and plays first base and outfield.  The best player on his team (and maybe in the league plays 1st ahead of him.) when that player pitches (as he is also the ace) my son plays 1st.
Today the number 2 pitcher on the team … (6 comments)

In 3 - 5 minutes, you can help make a wish come true today - 03/13/10 08:46 PM

Via Mary Pope-Handy, ABR, CRS, ePRO, SRES, ASP (Sereno Group Real Estate):
Sam Callahan, the son of a Realtor (and my friend & Active Rain member) in Silicon Valley, is 14 years old and has cancer which is not responding to two different types of chemotherapy.  His cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma, had metasticized before it was discovered on September 22nd.  Sam writes about his battle with Ewing's Sarcoma on the Sam's Team website: http://www.samsteam.org/About_Sam.html He is an amazing 8th grader with a good attitude who wants to beat this thing.  If you read his "about Sam" page, you'll find he's a great writer, too.Normally, we … (0 comments)

Fahrenheit 451 - 2010 - 03/12/10 01:27 PM
Fahrenheit 451 - 2010
In the great book Fahrenheit 451 there are no books and people watch TV for information.  The fire departments job is to burn books that turn up.  A scary thought about censorship and knowledge.
However, a key concept in camouflage is hide things in plan site.  There is no need to burn books or destroy the written word if no one reads it.
I recently enrolled my son in a local high school and was given a list several pages long of approved videos that may be shown as part of the educational program.  I was not … (9 comments)

Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay - 03/10/10 04:43 PM
Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay
This report is on Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay. It compares current active Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay to sales for the last to months. The report is based on Single Family Homes.
Currently there are 69 Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay with an average asking price of $519,651.00 and a median asking price of $419,900.00. This is an average asking price of $187.00 per SF and an average or 64 days on the market.
In January 23 Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay sold for an average price of $292,815.00 and … (3 comments)

Homes for Sale in Brentwood California - 03/10/10 04:26 PM
Homes for Sale in Brentwood California
This report is on Homes for Sale in Brentwood California. It compares current active Homes for Sale in Brentwood California to sales for the last to months. The report is based on Single Family Homes.
Currently there are 158 Homes for Sale in Brentwood California with an average asking price of $434,263.00 and a median asking price of $347,500.00. This is an average asking price of $173.00 per SF and an average or 58 days on the market.  However, this includes 7 homes priced over $1,000,000.00 some way over that throws of the market numbers.  … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Oakley California - 03/10/10 02:45 PM
Homes for Sale in Oakley California
This report is on Homes for Sale in Oakley California. It compares current active Homes for Sale in Oakley California to sales for the last to months. The report is based on Single Family Homes.
Currently there are 141 Homes for Sale in Oakley California with an average asking price of $276,995.00 and a median asking price of $270,000.00. This is an average asking price of $131.00 per SF and an average or 63 days on the market.
In January 41 Homes for Sale in Oakley California sold for an average price of $211,663.00 and … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Antioch California - 03/10/10 01:31 PM
Homes for Sale in Antioch California
This report is on Homes for Sale in Antioch California. It compares current active Homes for Sale in Antioch California to sales for the last to months. The report is based on Single Family Homes.
Currently there are 222 Homes for Sale in Antioch California with an average asking price of $231,940.00 and a median asking price of $234,400.00. This is an average asking price of $115.00 per SF and an average or 43 days on the market.
In January 112 Homes for Sale in Antioch California sold for an average price of $212,103.00 and … (0 comments)

Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California - 03/10/10 01:21 PM
Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California
This report is on Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California.  It compares current active Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California to sales for the last to months.  The report is based on Single Family Homes.
Currently there are 136 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California with an average asking price of $227,279.00 and a median asking price of $206,944.00.  This is an average asking price of $121.00 per SF and an average or 59 days on the market.
In January 66 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg California sold for an average price of $222,373.00 and … (0 comments)

Deep Water Dock Homes in Discovery Bay - 03/10/10 12:16 PM
Deep Water Dock Homes in Discovery Bay
Deep Water Dock Homes are the most popular type of home in Discovery Bay.  The reason people move to Discovery Bay is to be on the water and there is nothing like a Deep Water Dock for enjoying the delta. 
Slide show includes all Discovery Bay Homes. Contact me directly for a list of just Deep Water Dock Homes in Discovery Bay. As Spring approaches Deep Water Dock Homes in Discovery Bay are becoming a hot item.  Currently there are 25 Deep Water Dock Homes for sale in Discovery Bay with an average price … (0 comments)

This is Janson! - 03/07/10 05:27 PM
This is Janson!
Janson wanted me to put a big picture of him up on the Internet.  So here it is.  He is wearing my classes and I think this might have been last fall after he had broke his arm.

Janson will be 6 in June.  Janson will tell you that he is very tough. (note the band aide on the chin.)  He likes to tackle daddy.  He is also good at sneaking food. 
He also told me how smart he is now that he is 5 and in school, and then explained that George Washington invented the Microwave … (7 comments)

It is Baseball Time Again - 03/07/10 05:16 PM
It's basball time again.

I love baseball, it is the most American of sports , stressing team and individual skills.  It is the only major team sport I can think of where the object is not to move the all into some kind of goal. 
My oldest son liked baseball but never excelled at it and has given it up to focus on wrestling and spring football to get ready for high school next year and that is fine with me.
Son # 2 is a star and at 11 years of age will play in the Little League Majors … (11 comments)

California - Get Out of Jail Free - Except for the Green Criminals - 03/06/10 07:04 PM
In California we are about to release thousands of prisoners to relieve over crowding and due to budget issues.  We have seen enough high profile crimes recently in California to know how good they are about selecting which prisoners to release. 
I have no problems with realistic reform, and I want to see people get out that are capable of putting an honest life together.  However, so far the we have not provin very good at this and these people are not being released for any reasons but budget and over crowding issues. 
There have been some good solutions to both … (13 comments)

Homes for Sale in Novato - 03/06/10 06:42 PM
Homes for Sale in Novato
This report looks at Homes for Sale in Novato and compares the sales from January and February.  I also look at the top and bottom ends of the market separately.

Best Buy On Novato Luxury Home
Currently there are 148 Homes for Sale in Novato priced from $99,900 to $6,250,000.00.  I omitted the top one from the averages that follow as it is in a class by itself and really skews the numbers.  The Average price is $762,846.00 and the median price is $681,500.00 with an average days on the market of 90.  In January … (0 comments)

I am not a Doctor! I am a Realtor! - 03/04/10 01:53 PM
I am not a Doctor!  I am a Realtor!
In this past year I wasted some money on coaching.  I will not say all coaching is bad, but the coach I worked with was.  I will not mention his name, let's just leave that underground for now.
One of the big pitches was is to act like a Doctor and limit access to myself.  To only make myself available so many hours a day for phone calls.  In fact there was one coaching session where he talked about letting people wait for you in the office before going out to meet … (18 comments)

Homes for Sale in Pinole - 03/03/10 03:00 PM
Homes for Sale in Pinole
This report looks at Active Homes for Sale in Pinole and compares it to sales in January and February.  This report only focuses on Single Family Homes. 
Right now there are 28 Homes for Sale in Pinole with prices ranging from $154,950.00 to $549,900.00; the average price is $296,498.00 and the median price is $282,425.00.  The homes are priced at an average of $201.00 per SF and have been on the market an average of 51 days.
In January six Homes for Sale in Pinole sold for prices ranging from $245,000.00 to $360,000.00 with an average … (0 comments)

Sunny weather bringing out the Buyers - 03/02/10 12:57 PM
This weekend was beautiful and with football season over the buyers were out.  I had one of my best open houses ever.  The buyers were serious and they spent a lot of time in the home going over details of the home.
It seems that every year when the sun comes out in the Spring we find the buyers coming out.  This year with the Home buyers tax credit expiring April 30th (You need to be in escrow by this date) the buyers are particularly interested in getting a home.  Also many buyers understand that interest rates will begin to climb … (2 comments)

 
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