October Update on Homes For Sale in Windemere San Ramon
Lots of activity in the popular community of Windemere in San Ramon. In October there were a total of 93 homes on the market; 14 of the homes could put a ‘SOLD’-sign in their front yard; 64 homes went ‘Sale Pending’; 49 of these homes were ‘short sales’.
There are currently 15 homes for sale; 3 of them are brand new listings. Out of the 93 homes there are only 14 townhomes with different floor plans you can choose from; from $425,000 for a 1600 square feet home, up to $580,000 for almost 2500 square feet, plus they are all brand new or just a few years old. If you are thinking of ‘moving up’ or if you are for instance planning to move from the South Bay, San Jose or Fremont, now is the time to buy; there are some great opportunities to buy a newer, large home in a superb community with top awarded schools. Here are some examples:
6637 Aberdale Circle in Windemere is an REO (bank-owned) property; 2062 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage, priced at $624,900.
2556 McLaren Lane is another REO, 1775 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2,5 baths plus a 2 car garage, listed at $579,900.
2914 Langhorne, a short sale, 2403 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, listed at $739,000.
2293 Keats Lane, 2194 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2,5 baths, listed at $749,950.
575 Karina Court, a short sale in Windemere, 3542 square feet, with 4 bedrooms and 3,5 baths, a 3 car garage and listed at only $800,000.
1236 Halifax Way, a short sale, 3256 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 3 car garage listed at $800,000.
658 Karina Court, a short sale, 3757 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 2 car garage listed at $800,000.
6268 Murdock Way, 3544 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3,5 baths and a 3 car garage listed at $920,000.
2380 Baker Way, 2597 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3,5 baths and a 2 car garage listed at $939,688.
219 Tewksbury Court, 4610 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4,5 baths and a 3 car garage, listed at $1,039,950.
2726 Piccadilly Circle, 3752 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 3,5 baths and a 3 car garage listed at $1,050,900.
7888 Kennard Lane, 4202 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 4,5 baths and a 3 car garage listed at $1,127,840.
Windemere in San Ramon is one of the largest new residential communities in the Bay Area tucked away in the scenic San Ramon Valley with views of Mount Diablo. Windemere has easy connections to wherever you need to be throughout the Bay Area; the community enjoys convenient access to I-680 via Bollinger Canyon Road and to I-580 via Dougherty Road. Bishop Ranch Business Park, Hacienda Business Park and the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station are all close by. Windemere has been designed to allow people to have opportunities to play, socialize, learn and explore.
Amenities like neighborhoods, schools, libraries, parks, trails and open space are being completed in concert with the new home neighborhoods. All brand new schools are part of the San Ramon Unified School. Close by in The Bridges there is a 73-par Bridges Golf Course designed by Johnny Miller with beautiful views of Mount Diablo. Recently the latest addition was opened; The Plaza at Gale Ranch with numerous stores, restaurants, banks, Peets Coffee and the Safeway supermarket and gas station. For people interested in culture the Dougherty Library and Theater offers a wide variety of cultural events.
Incredible opportunities for buyers right now in Dublin Ranch; this new development on the east side of Dublin offers many REO (bank-owned) or short sale properties for sale.
This last month there were a total of 65 homes on the market. Lots of activity on the real estate market which shows with 27 Sale Pending properties and 14 homes that closed escrow. Currently there are 24 homes for sale: 19 condo’s or townhomes starting at $345,000 for a 1428 square feet, 2 bedroom, 2 baths condo all the way up to $749,995 for a condo with 3012 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3,5 baths and a 3 car garage. There are only 5 detached homes for sale:
5779 Shadow Hill Drive; a short sale, 2013 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2,5 baths and a 2 car garage listed at $601,000
6174 Shadow Hill Drive; 1862 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2,5 baths and a 2 car garage listed at $615,000.
5135 Hinsdale Court; 2192 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2,5 baths listed at $629,000.
3198 Madden Way: a short sale, 3370 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 3,5 baths and a 2 car garage listed at $830,000.
5916 Kingsmill Terrace: an REO (bank-owned), 5038 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 5,5 baths and a 3 car garage listed at $1,099,900. This home sits on a 9375 square feet lot and has great views of the valley. A great price for this amazing home!
Dublin Ranch is a relatively new community that has been developed in the last ten years. Well renowned builders like Toll Brothers, Shea Homes, Standard Pacific, Centex Homes and Brookfield Homes have built this master-plan on the east side of Dublin. Dublin Ranch with close to 20,000 residents offers the community a great infra structure, several (sports) parks, shopping, restaurants, and a movie theatre. As a resident you have easy access to I580 and I680, BART and several business parks within 15 minutes. Silicon Valley and San Francisco are less than 45 minutes away.
Fallon Middle School has been open for two years and Green Elementary opened last fall. Both schools are thriving with excellent staff, teachers, test scores and parent participation. Dublin Ranch Golf course is a public course designed by Robert Trent Jones and is a par 63. The course features rolling hills and valleys with views of Mt Diablo and Livermore Valley. There is a bar, restaurant and banquet room. The Promenade at Dublin Ranch is planned right in the heart of the community.
The current master-plan for Dublin Ranch consists of over 6,300 homes. Higher density residences clustered around The Promenade provide a significant core of dedicated customers within a short and comfortable walking distance.
A great growing community that has a lot to offer; whether you are in the market for a condo/townhome or a single family home, new or resale, our team at Harper Mees and Associates will find the right property for you.
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Email Craig if you would like to know more about buying or selling a home or condo in Dublin, CA (925) 984-4910.
On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed a bill to extend the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) through June 30, 2010. The bill also opens up opportunities for others who are not buying a home for the first time. To learn what the new tax credit means to you and your clients, take a look at the concise overview below. In addition, we’ve put together a script featuring wording you can cut and paste as needed to beat out your competition by connecting with clients who may be able to benefit from the new plan details.
TAX CREDIT OVERVIEWWho Gets What? First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000 Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount. Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years. Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.
What are the New Deadlines? In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.
What are the Income Caps? The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased. Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible. Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible.
What is the Maximum Purchase Price? Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.
What is a Tax Credit? A tax credit is a direct reduction in tax liability owed by an individual to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In the event no taxes are owed, the IRS will issue a check for the amount of the tax credit an individual is owed. Unlike the tax credit that existed in 2008, this credit does not require repayment unless the home, at any time in the first 36 months of ownership, is no longer an individual’s primary residence.
How Much are First-Time Homebuyers (FTHB) Eligible to Receive? An eligible homebuyer may request from the IRS a tax credit of up to $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price for a home. If the amount of the home purchased is $75,000, the maximum amount the credit can be is $7,500. If the amount of the home purchased is $100,000, the amount of the credit may not exceed $8,000.
Who is Eligible fort FTHB Tax Credit? Anyone who has not owned a primary residence in the previous 36 months, prior to closing and the transfer of title, is eligible. This applies both to single taxpayers and married couples. In the case where there is a married couple, if either spouse has owned a primary residence in the last 36 months, neither would qualify. In the case where an individual has owned property that has not been a primary residence, such as a second home or investment property, that individual would be eligible. As mentioned above, the tax credit has been expanded so that existing homeowners who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years are now eligible for a tax credit of up to $6,500.
How Much are Current Home Owners Eligible to Receive? The tax credit program includes a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.
Can Homebuyers Claim the Tax Credit in Advance of Purchasing a Property? No, the IRS has recently begun prosecuting people who have claimed credits where a purchase had not taken place.
Can a Taxpayer Claim a Credit if the Property is Purchased from a Seller with Seller Financing and the Seller Retains Title to the Property? Yes, in situations where the buyer purchases the property, even though the seller retains legal title, the taxpayer may file for the credit. Some examples of this would include a land contract or a contract for deed. According to the IRS, factors that would demonstrate the ownership of the property would include:
Right of possession
Right to obtain legal title upon full payment of the purchase price
Right to construct improvements
Obligation to pay property taxes
Risk of loss,
Responsibility to insure the property
Duty to maintain the property
Are There Other Restrictions to Taking the FTHB Credit? Yes. According to the IRS, if any of the following describe a homebuyer’s situation, a credit would not be due:
They buy the home from a close relative. This includes a spouse, parent, grandparent, child or grandchild.
They do not use the home as your principal residence.
They sell their home before the end of the year.
They are a nonresident alien.
They are, or were, eligible to claim the District of Columbia first-time homebuyer credit for any taxable year. (This does not apply for a home purchased in 2009.)
Their home financing comes from tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. (This does not apply for a home purchased in 2009.)
They owned a principal residence at any time during the three years prior to the date of purchase of your new home. For example, if you bought a home on July 1, 2008, you cannot take the credit for that home if you owned, or had an ownership interest in, another principal residence at any time from July 2, 2005, through July 1, 2008.
505 Zita Court is a brand new home for sale; this property is located higher up on the hills. It is 2660 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2,5 baths with a 3 car garage on a 18,000 square feet lot. Listed at $899,000. You will love this secluded, large, flat, entertainer's back yard. Suite off master could be 5th bedroom. Boat parking, sports court, spa. Large second story deck with great views and access from master. Great court location near green belts. Home & pest inspections are available.
1049 Alicante Drive, 2660 square feet, a 5 bedroom, 2,5 bath, 3 car garage home listed at $899,900. A great corner home with lots of potential. Call us and let’s make an offer; I guarantee we can negotiate on this one; it has been on the market for months and unfortunately the seller started out too high and is now chasing the market.
200 Lowel Court, 1984 square feet, a 4 bedroom, 2,5 bath, 2 car garage home went ‘Sale Pending’ and was listed at $839,500. This listing is a charming, updated home with fresh interior paint, new carpeting, white kitchen cabinets, dual pane windows, cozy family room with amazing views of the huge back yard and the Westside Hills. This home is situated on a quiet court and great neighborhood.
One home closed escrow; this REO was a great deal for the condition and location of this home: 305 Borica Drive, 2660 square feet, 4 bedroom, 2,5 bath, 3 car garage, home listed at $724,200 and sold for $710,000.
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My partner, Ginny Mees, is keeping me very busy these days. As the "tech guy" for Harper Mees & Associates (residential real estate team in Danville, California) part of my job is Internet marketing, web design and maintenance, and keeping up with the evolution of technology.
In February of this year, Ginny launched www.WomenHomeowners.com, a site and network focusing on independent women homeowners. It wasn't 6 weeks before we realized that the Wordpress platform wouldn't meet her needs, so we stopped all promotional activities and rebuilt the site.
We managed to get it relaunched just before the July issue of Realtor magazine hit with their feature article on niche marketing. Since that article hit, things have been pretty wild! Women from all over North America are flooding Ginny's email inbox with requests for more information.
In 4 short months, Ginny's efforts, at the local level, have produced over 20 warm leads for her and the potential for 8 to 10 transaction sides. In addition, she was featured in a full page article in her local newspaper that was mailed to over 50,000 homes.
The women that have attended these meetings are spreading the word to their friends about this community resource that supports women with homeownership.
Here in the East Bay of California, short sales and foreclosures are still hot and heavy, but the market seems to be stabilizing and I, for one, find it interesting that so many real estate agents are spending time and money to try and brand themselves as Short Sale or Foreclosure Experts when that market segment is already dominated by the early adopters.
In case you haven't noticed, women dominate real estate (53% of brokers and 72% of full time agents). Demographic trends show that the financial power of women is on the rise while that of men is flat-lining. Women are earning more college degrees than men, too.
Every real estate success book I have read promotes finding a niche market. All-in-all, I think that partner of mine has come up with a brilliant idea that will position her and our team for solid business despite the market cycle.
Independent women represent the second largest demographic of homebuyers in North America. Women also account for over 52% of real estate brokers in the U.S as well as 72% of all full time real estate agents.
Women also control over 90% of all home purchasing decisions and will soon control over 50% of all wealth in the U.S. \ In her 10 years as a Realtor, Ginny noted that women were the driving force behind her success as a Realtor. She decided that becoming the woman homeowner expert in her community would be a smart business move on her part.
Looking for like-minded Realtors to work with, she discovered that there was no national or online resource dedicated to the needs of independent women homeowners. To address this, she founded www.WomenHomeowners.com and is building a North Amercian Women-to-Women network of teams nterested in being the women homeowner experts in their area.
In the 4 months since she launched the site, her efforts have produced 20 warm leads that represent 8 potential transaction sides, 2 listing appointments and 2 sell/buy clients.
Incredible Beauty in Shadow Hills on double-ended court. Quiet neighborhood near Greenbrook Elementary school. This is an exceptional locattion in a sought after neighborhood. Close to everything.
241 Aptos Place Danville California Offered at $979,000
Contact Craig for more info on local Danville real estate markets and homes for sale in Greenbrook & Shadow Hils - 925-984-4910
Great Home in Pleasanton California Priced to Sell
4 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 2226 Square Feet
This wonderful family home on a 6200 square foot lot is within walking distance of Fairlands Elementary School in Pleasanton, CA.
Located in Pleasant Meadows, close to shopping and access to I-580. HOA's are only $258/year!
New paint and carpet. The home is well maintained. The neighborhood is quiet, friendly and family oriented.
Great Neighborhood Great Price
3170 Gulfstream Street, Pleasanton, CA 94588 View Map
This wonderful Pleasant Meadows Family Home has it all!
4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath with 2226 sq ft on a private 6201 sq ft lot. Located walking distance to the Pleasant Meadows neighborhood club (HOA) which includes a swimming pool, Clubhouse, Tennis courts & playground for only $258 a year.
The Sunny, light & bright home was built in 1973 and has many upgrades, including a family room addition with a wet bar & pellet stove for family gathering. Kitchen has been updated with oak cabinets, Corian counters, new flooring & the refrigerator is included in the sale. The oversized step down living room has vaulted ceilings.
The home has new paint, and new carpet throughout. Indoor laundry room includes the washer & dryer. The private backyard has lawns for play and a stamped concrete patio for outdoor entertaining. All located in the Award-winning Pleasanton School District.
Located inside the gated community of Twelve Oaks, this custom built home with 7158 square feet on almost 10 acres, offers views of the valley below and uncompromising privacy.
With six bedrooms (four up & two down), six bathrooms, an Office, Exercise Room, Bonus Room, Tiled Loggia and Sauna, all located in the top notch, award-winning Pleasanton School District, this is the perfect home for a large family who enjoys entertaining, elegance, comfort and the convenient west side location close to 680/580, Stoneridge Mall and BART.
The many extras in this home include, but are not limited to: central vacuum system, upstairs & downstairs Laundry Rooms, two staircases, Intercom System, Alarm System with security camera, four car garage plus double carport and additional parking, new heavy duty water heater.
Shown by Appointment Only
800-816-4974 Ext. 9003
Details
Asking Price:
$2,995,000
MLS:
40396219
Sq. Feet:
7158
Lot Size:
9.5 Acres
Bedrooms:
6
Bathrooms:
6
Garage Size:
4
Subdivision:
Twelve Oaks
Year Built:
1997
Property Amenities
- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal - Full Refrigerator - Washer/Dryer - Central Vacuum - Dishwasher - Fireplace - Kitchen Island - Hardwood floors
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Wet Bar - Security System - Balcony - Patio - Deck - Swimming Pool - Secluded Setting - Central A/C
- Central Heat
- Walk-in closet - Family room - Living room - Bonus/rec room - Office/den - Dining Room - Breakfast nook
10750 Inspiration Circle, Dublin, CA 94568 View Map
Gorgeous views can be seen from the spacious back yard, patio kitchen, family room, master bedroom and even the master bath.
Features:Large light /bright Great Room that combines gourmet kitchen and family room, formal dining room and breakfast area, two master suites, recessed lighting, gas log fireplace, custom light fixtures, high windows for lots of natural light.
Easy access to I-580 and I-680 yet located in peaceful & quiet hills overlooking Dublin and Pleasanton.
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Home Sales Update for Shadow Hills for October
North Ameican Women-to-Women Network
Realtor Magazine Features Women Homeowner Niche
In the 4 months since she launched the site, her efforts have produced 20 warm leads that represent 8 potential transaction sides, 2 listing appointments and 2 sell/buy clients.
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