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walnut creek: 5 BR Walnut Creek Home Preview - 07/23/08 05:49 PM

5 BR/3 BA Walnut Creek Home from Terri Adams-Scott on Vimeo.While out on Broker Tour this week, I came across a property that I thought was worth sharing with you. Great value for a Walnut Creek address!
Attn Realtors: If you would like information as to which properties are in this … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Movies Under the Stars - 07/20/08 11:40 PM

It was a beautiful Saturday night.
What could be better than a picnic dinner in the park followed by a great movie.
The City of Walnut Creek was holding a "Movies Under the Stars" event and of all things they were showing one of my favorites.

The Princess Bride … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Collaboration with a Realtor! OMG! - 07/18/08 12:23 PM

Yesterday I attended a Stager's Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area, hosted by Welcome Home Rental Furniture, Kym Hough and Terrylynn Fisher. Terrylynn gave an excellent speech about the stager/realtor relationship. She said it can be equally frustrating for both sides and gave us tips on how to basically help eachother … (25 comments)

walnut creek: New listing! Walnut Creek California - 07/16/08 05:18 PM

Here's one for you all!
Public links of Walnut Creek
City of Walnut Creek http://www.ci.walnut-creek.ca.us/
Walnut Creek School District http://www.walnutcreeksd.org/wcsd/site/default.asp
Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce http://www.walnut-creek.com/
Thank you for taking the time to view this, call me anytime!
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walnut creek: 1041 Arkell Road Walnut Creek California - 07/16/08 09:08 AM

Walnut Creek California Rancher with Pool 1041 Arkell Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 View Map This beautifully updated home offers both a serene get-away and an entertainer's paradise. From the stylish Gourmet Kitchen with stainless professional series appliances, granite slab & backsplash, breakfast bar with overhead pendant lights, and custom … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Anatomy of a recent Countrywide Short Sale (updated) - 07/10/08 12:51 PM

So, we're not there yet, but what a relief that a big lender like Countrywide has made it a mission to streamline the process. In case you didn't see my post on June 29th, let me recap and let you know where we are in case you're following along:
June 14th: … (14 comments)

walnut creek: My Loyal Realtor...Went TOO FAR!!!! - 07/08/08 12:27 PM

You've heard about my loyal realtor that shares her opinion and likes red. Here's Chapter Two.
She told me she did not like the cenetrpiece I had done in the dining room at her latest listing and that she wanted me to bring the outdoors in. She did not want my (imported from … (21 comments)

walnut creek: My Realtor is Forever Loyal, But.... - 07/05/08 10:16 PM

I am associated with a female realtor that is loyal, loyal, loyal. She does big business, is very ethical, fair, very nice, etc. I have no complaints and neither do her clients. She has brought me allot of work on some high end homes. I am grateful... BUT, at the end … (35 comments)

walnut creek: Is This a Good Time To Raise Your Prices? - 06/29/08 02:31 PM

I went to a staging meeting a few weeks back, and some local stagers attended. It was fun to meet the other women and to compare notes on allot of topics. It was mentioned that even though our nation's economic status has tightened, consumer spending is down, we should raise our prices, … (24 comments)

walnut creek: I'll Charge You a Dollar! - 06/28/08 01:21 PM

I got called from a realtor that I had not worked with, but knew the name and reputation as being good, high end, and successful. He wanted to interview me on the phone because his client, the homeowner, wanted me to stage her home, even though we had never met. She … (23 comments)

walnut creek: The Mystery Plays - 06/23/08 09:00 AM

I know this article is a departure from the typical Mortgage and Real Estate, but like all mysteries it has a twist at the end (a Real Estate Twist!).
Friday night, my wife and I had the pleasure of attending a small community theater performance.
The Mystery Plays The play was … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Cashflow Investment Duplex for $240k! Comps are around $450k - 06/19/08 07:32 PM

It has been a while since I blogged and took time to post something here on Active Rain. I have been very busy with quite a few Real Estate Investment endeavours and proud to say that I am have quite a bit of success in this arena of the market place. … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Chippewa Court, in Walnut Creek - 06/17/08 03:53 PM

1055 Chippewa Court
A Great Opportunity...Life is always full of surprises. A family acquired this home, and grew up in it. Children were born and raised... jobs and promotions... hobbies and interests... However, time and space changes everything-including the best laid plans. After rooms were remodeled, and everything arranged just … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Fabulous Adult Living in Rossmoor / Walnut Creek, CA - 06/15/08 10:12 PM

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walnut creek: Where Does The Pile Go When the Garage is Full? - 06/14/08 01:42 PM

I recently have become very good friends with a client, the homeowner, and I staged her home twice. Long story, not important. She and her husband came for dinner and they told me of their experience the first time I staged. When she got home after a long day of work, … (6 comments)

walnut creek: In This Market - 2 Offers Over Asking in a Week - 06/11/08 10:25 PM

I have heard all kinds of stories about this current real estate market. Yes, we're in an election year. Yes, there are a fair amount of foreclosures driving down home values, therefore equity. Yes, the lending world is forever changing and getting more and more interesting. Everybody, including me, wants to know … (15 comments)

walnut creek: Create a Memory for the Buyer with Something Unique - 06/11/08 06:13 PM

When I started my staging business about 4 years ago, the first thing I did was GO SHOPPING! I was in heaven! Recently, a new friend of mine perused my warehouse of inventory and asked how long it took me to accumulate all of it. Before I could get a word out, … (18 comments)

walnut creek: 7 Walnut Creek, Saint Charles, MO 63304 - 06/11/08 12:18 PM

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walnut creek: 7 Walnut Creek, Saint Charles, MO 63304 - 06/11/08 12:15 PM

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walnut creek: Walnut Creek California Real Estate Market Update - 05/28/08 04:40 PM

The weekly real estate market report for Walnut Creek, CA reflects the continued struggle with the impact of foreclosures and a reduction in the numbers of enthusiastic buyers.
The median single family home price in WALNUT CREEK this week is $899,250. Demand measured by the Market Action Index is increasing and … (1 comments)

walnut creek: FNMA/Fannie/Fannie Mae’s 1st quarter results showed a loss of $2.2 billion - 05/07/08 01:37 PM

In another blow to brokers, it was announced last week that Countrywide closed 16 wholesale loan centers. This, of course, re-ignited the discussion of what Bank of America will do with Countrywide’s three business channels: retail, wholesale, and correspondent. Generally speaking, retail is viewed as “the surest thing”, but there are … (0 comments)

walnut creek: What Recession? - 05/02/08 06:03 PM

What recession? Not only is GDP still positive, but today's April payroll report, expected -75k, only showed a drop in Non-farm payroll of 20k, stronger than expected. The Unemployment Rate moved from 5.1% down to 5.0%, although Hourly Earnings were -.1%. During the last recessionary period, the US Unemployment Rate hit … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Remodeled Beauty - Gourmet Kitchen, upgraded baths, Sunroom, Spectacular views! - 04/30/08 06:02 PM

PRICE REDUCED! Located in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek California's Premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Rare Aspen model in excellent condition. Remodeled gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite counters. Updated baths custom tile and stall shower, Formal Dining Room, Enclosed sunroom, spacious master bedroom, Nice views. Carport attached. Bring your discriminating buyers to … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Short Sale vs. Foreclosure - When to seek PROFESSIONAL HELP! - 04/24/08 03:29 PM

YOU need professional help!
. . . on the decision to foreclose or short sale that is. You must seek counsel of an experienced real estate professional, a qualified tax professional and/or an attorney before making any decisions as to whether to foreclose or attempt a short sale. Both can have … (1 comments)

walnut creek: What do WAMU and Wachovia Have in Common? - 04/15/08 12:41 AM

They both need/needed at least $7 billion in additional capital to stay afloat. Wachovia, the fourth-largest U.S. bank, reported an unexpected loss because of subprime- infected mortgage holdings, cut its dividend, and said it will raise about $7 billion in a share sale to replenish capital. The company's market value has … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Consumer Confidence Rising? What. - 04/11/08 09:21 PM

The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment will be posted later today, giving us an indication of consumer confidence which hints at consumers' willingness to spend. As one would expect, if confidence is rising an average person might be more likely to make large purchases, but if they are growing … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Why Not Take Some Time to Feel Good? - 04/07/08 09:10 AM

It's not all Doom and Gloom out there!
Saturday, I was invited to pop in to an open house being held at Security Pacific in Walnut Creek.
This wasn't in one of their Listings but an Open House of their Office. It was Client Appreciation Day!
Past Clients, Future Clients, … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Time is running OUT for City Down Payment Assistance Programs - 04/01/08 12:34 AM

City down payment assistance programs have been helping many would be buyers bridge the down payment gap. These programs may now be in jeopardy.
The changes in the real estate market are being felt at all levels. This includes local City and County budgets, the source of funding for many of these … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Should I or Should I not buy into day's market? - 03/29/08 11:24 AM

Let me ask you this.....How much are you paying for rent? How much of a tax break are you getting? How much in taxes do you owe each year?
What would be the advantage of you owning a home at this time?
Are you happy renting?
Do you like yard work?
Do you have … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Just another beautiful day on the mountain . . . - 03/27/08 07:56 PM

Hey locals, have you explored the paradise that is in our backyard lately? If not, I decided to give you just a small taste of what you're missing. You can get a Mt. Diablo trail map at REI, at the ranger stations and at most bookstores. I got mine at Clayton … (7 comments)

walnut creek: 94597 Walnut Creek CA Subdivisions - 03/27/08 11:03 AM

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walnut creek: 94595 Walnut Creek CA Subdivisions - 03/24/08 02:57 PM

walnut creek: So Much Happening in the Mortgage Markets - 03/24/08 01:52 PM

What’s the difference between the federal government and the mafia? One of them is organized. Last Friday Countrywide changed their conforming Fast & Easy, limiting it to 90% LTV and 80% CLTV where subordinate financing is used, and entirely eliminated their Equity Programs and House America program. Last week California’s Attorney … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Buying a Bank Owned Property ~ Instructions and Frequently asked Questions - 03/18/08 11:12 PM

Buying a Bank Owned Property
Instructions and Frequently asked Questions
Buying a bank owned property is somewhat different than buying a retail listing. Please familiarize yourself with the following information to assist in the process.
Pricing Structure:
•1. Most lenders and/or asset companies negotiate through a system that allows an offer to be only slightly … (4 comments)

walnut creek: Fed steps in and cuts again - 03/18/08 11:04 PM

Fed steps in and cuts againBernanke pulls out all the stops to ailing economy The Federal Reserve significantly cut rates today for the sixth straight time since September. This follows a busy weekend where the Fed also extended its hand to Wall Street, bailing out Bear Stearns with JP Morgan Chase. … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Central Contra Costa County California Real Estate: Supply and Demand Comparison for Contra Costa County (detached properties) January 2008 - 03/03/08 12:08 PM

I have posted Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Supply and Demand Comparison Statistics for Central Contra Costa County, California real estate (detached properties).
Easy to read charts and graphs to provide you with accurate up-to-the-minute information for the local Central Contra Costa County real estate market.
To learn how to interpret this information or further … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Do Down Payment Assistance Programs Exist? - 03/03/08 11:52 AM

Do Down Payment Assistance Programs exist? Loan agents will know more about this than I could ever put in a few sentences, but a true DAP is like Nehemiah where they “gift” the borrower all the down payment funds in return for charging the seller a fee. These work almost exclusively … (1 comments)

walnut creek: Round Two For Bernanke - 02/28/08 06:10 PM

Do Fed chairmen always say, “"the FOMC...will act in a timely manner as needed to support growth and to provide adequate insurance against downside risks."? When wouldn’t this be the case? Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled the U.S. central bank is prepared to lower interest rates again even amid … (4 comments)

walnut creek: Contra Costa County Real Estate: Supply and Demand Comparison for Walnut Creek, California (detached and attached properties January 2008 - 02/28/08 12:59 PM

I have posted the monthly MLS Statistics for Walnut Creek, California real estate (attached and detached properties).
Easy to read charts and graphs to provide you with accurate up-to-the-minute information for the local Contra Costa County real estate market.
To learn how to interpret this information or further discuss, please feel free … (0 comments)

walnut creek: New Listings in Contra Costa - Pre-Foreclosure Homes for sale - 02/26/08 01:01 PM

Pre-Foreclosure / Short Sale Properties for sale
2141 No Donovan Way, San Ramon / 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath $665,000
636 Filbert Ct, San Ramon / 3 bedroom, 2 bath COMING SOON
1789 Tice Valley Rd, Walnut Creek / 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath $450,000
4621 Shannondale Drive, Antioch / 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath $350,000
1149 Victory Lane, … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Conforming Loan Limits Gaining More Critics. - 02/26/08 12:46 PM

As time passes, more and more critics of the conforming loan level changes are voicing their opinions. As everyone, and their brother, knows, the conforming loan limit will temporarily rise to 125% of an MSA’s median price with a cap of $729,750 and a floor of $417K, retroactive to loans originated … (1 comments)

walnut creek: The Northgate Area Real Estate Experts - 02/25/08 06:31 PM

The Torrey Team has sold between 500 and one thousand Northgate homes to satisfied customers since 1977. While we have moved many people out of the area due to job transfers, we have also moved many of the same folks back. Let us show and tell you why we chose to raise our families here and why … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Clutching your memories keeps buyers away - 02/25/08 02:28 PM

This is about the home Kym Hough blogged about last week http://activerain.com/blogsview/377552/It-s-Almost-Unbelievable. It was quite an amazing transformation. I had a Realtor call me yesterday. He had seen it come up in the multiple listing and didn't recognize it, even though was familiar with the street. He came and saw that … (8 comments)

walnut creek: Last Week of February Mortgage Chatter - 02/25/08 01:37 PM

The market seems to be comfortable, in the short-term, with rates where they are: the 10-yr around 3.80% and conforming conventional 30-yr ranging from 5.75-6.25, depending on if the borrower wants to pay or receive a rebate. (Mortgages are worse by about .125 this morning.) The only news out today – … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Watch Your HELOCs!! - 02/22/08 07:21 PM

Beware if you depend on your HELOC! Many banks are freezing HELOCs across the board because of the declining market conditions. I would recommend fully drawing what equity that is available to you and put it to work. A great investment would be in Tax Lien Certificates. If you or anyone … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Something Doesn't Fit - 02/22/08 07:16 PM

Something doesn’t quite fit. Can the economy really support higher rates when retailers like The Sharper Image and Lillian Vernon have declared bankruptcy? Or a city here in the San Francisco Bay Area (Vallejo) makes the headlines for being near bankruptcy? Thus the belief that although there will be blips up, … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Market Yourself, Promote your Site, Make Friends, Have a Good Meal - 02/19/08 07:07 PM

I finally had to write up the Buckhorn Grill. I mean - I've eaten about 30 Roadhouse Salads there in the last 6 months - where else am I going to go to get all that fresh yummy food at that price?
I Googled Buckhorn Grill to find a link to their … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Local E-Waste Recycling Helps School - 02/07/08 01:37 PM

And it helps you too!

Our local High School, Ygnacio Valley High is sponsoring an E- Waste recycling event this weekend.
This is a fund raiser for the Y.V.H.S. Music Boosters.
The event is absolutely FREE!
There's No … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Active Contra Costa County Listings By City - Market Report 2/6/08 - 02/06/08 03:26 PM

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walnut creek: Contra Costa County, California: Real Estate Supply and Demand Comparison - December 2007 - 02/05/08 11:43 AM

Monthly MLS Statistics for Central Contra Costa County Real Estate including the cities of Alamo, Danville, Concord, Clayton, Clyde, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek for both attached and detached properties.
Easy to read charts and graphs to provide you with accurate up-to-the-minute information for the local … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Contra Costa County, California: Real Estate Supply and Demand Comparison - December 2007 - 02/04/08 10:52 AM

walnut creek: Contra Costa County Real Estate: Supply and Demand Comparison for Walnut Creek, California (detached and attached properties December 2007 - 02/01/08 11:37 AM

walnut creek: Walnut Creek, CA Investing Groups - 01/31/08 02:30 AM

For all of you East Bay agents and investors in the Walnut Creek and surrounding area, I'd love to hear what you think about any of the real estate investing groups that are out there. Have you found them beneficial? I'm more interested in the educational aspect of the groups than … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Walnut Creek Garden Home in NW Gainesville ~ NEW PRICE! $ 159,900 - 01/27/08 07:01 PM

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walnut creek: Walnut Creek, CA Down Payment Dreams - 01/22/08 06:46 PM

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walnut creek: Walnut Creek Absorption Rates - 01/22/08 01:16 AM

Real Estate absorption rates are an indication of how long it would take, at the previous month's pace, for a market to sell off its entire inventory. To calculate this number in weeks, you would apply the following formula: Active Listings / ( (Last Month's Sold * 12) / 52 ). … (1 comments)

walnut creek: Contra Costa All Day Real Estate Wholesale Workshop for FREE!! - 01/21/08 06:48 PM

Have you ever wanted to invest in Real Estate but maybe you did not have the support you needed in order to take those first steps? Join us in San Ramon on February 2nd for a FREE all day Real Estate Wholesale Seminar. At this workshop you will learn from a … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Has Your Computer Ever Crashed? - 01/21/08 01:29 PM

Last week my computer crashed! This is always a pain and never convienient. However I would like to take my hat off to a local Computer Sales and Service store right here in Pleasant Hill. The customer service is top notch with very competitive pricing for all service. I've tried using … (3 comments)

walnut creek: January 2008 Active East Bay Contra Costa Listings Report by City - 01/17/08 03:52 PM

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walnut creek: Surprised to See This Happen? - 01/11/08 05:13 PM

Bank of America’s agreement to buy mortgage giant Countrywide Financial in a $4 billion all-stock deal put investors at ease yesterday, boosting shares of Countrywide by 51%, after the mortgage crisis took the stock briefly below the $5 level.
The deal gives Countrywide 0.1822 share of Bank of America for … (5 comments)

walnut creek: Do You Have Any Clients Like This? - 01/10/08 01:03 PM

Are you dealing with borrowers with this scenario? They live in a $700,000 house bought with no money down. They can buy an identical house across the street for $500,000. Their FICO’s are >800, flawless. But as soon as they buy the house across the street, they will stop making mortgage … (6 comments)

walnut creek: Are You Upside Down - 01/09/08 07:31 PM

I received a call from a client about a possible short sale of his home in Walnut Creek. We discussed his various options specifically the pitfalls of a Deed in Lieu. It's surprising to me how many people are presently in foreclosure, even in central Contra Costa county.
While he is … (3 comments)

walnut creek: CCRIM Meeting Fee Increase - 01/09/08 07:24 PM

Why did the weekly fee go up this year?
                A decision was made by the board to increase the weekly dues to $10 because of the following:
•1.       To increase membership (as defined by the bylaws)
•2.       The cost of the room $300 a meeting
•3.       Cost of Food is $ 4.50/person
•4.       Broker's Tour … (2 comments)

walnut creek: CCRIM Meeting Location - 01/09/08 07:18 PM

Where and When is your meeting held?
We meet every Tuesday morning at Centre Concord in Concord. 5298 Clayton Rd, Concord
Set up begins at 7:30 am, networking starts at 8, presentations start at 8:30, Caravan Tour 9:45
Changes of venue are posted in advance on our homepage
The meeting is open to Real Estate … (0 comments)

walnut creek: What Happens If Countrywide BKs? - 01/08/08 12:37 PM

Many of us have noticed that Countrywide's stock price is down 20% this morning, into the $6 range. The price is down based on rumors of a credit downgrade and possible bankruptcy filing. An business partner of mine, who works for a large investment bank, wrote to me and said, “Investors … (15 comments)

walnut creek: Who do You Know that is Being Forclosed On? - 01/07/08 08:00 PM

The pace of defaults on privately insured mortgages soared almost 35%, reaching the highest level since the data was first collected in 2001, according to data from MCIC, PMI, AIG, Old Republic, and Triad. The association said 61,300 insured borrowers were at least 60 days late on payments in November. That's … (4 comments)

walnut creek: Surrounded by Sirens - 01/07/08 10:51 AM

Yup, I was in a parade recently and couldn't have asked for a better position in the lineup. Our group was leading off the parade, sandwiched between the motorcycles and the fire truck...both were using their sirens to liven things up. A big part of me couldn't believe that I … (11 comments)

walnut creek: Californian's Stop Complaining!! - 01/04/08 06:12 PM

A fierce winter storm pounded California on Friday, soaking mudslide-prone canyons already charred by wildfires and threatening to paralyze the mountains with deep snow. Read the Rest Here Yeah the storm is stronger than one we've seen for a long time but geeze I wish people would quit whining. Almost everyone … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Contra Costa County, California: Real Estate Supply & Demand Comparison - November 2007 - 01/04/08 06:09 PM

Monthly MLS Statistics for Central Contra Costa County Real Estate including the cities of Alamo, Danville, Concord, Clayton, Clyde, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek for both attached and detached properties. Easy to read charts and graphs to provide you with accurate up-to-the-minute information for the local … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Complete Remodel 1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath, Granite Kitchen - Priced at $274,900 - 01/04/08 05:41 PM

PRICE REDUCED! Located in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek California's Premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Rare Aspen model in excellent condition. Remodeled kitchen and baths with designer touches throughout, Formal Dining Room, Nice views. Carport attached. Bring your discriminating buyers to see this property. Address: 2662 Saklan Indian Dr. #5
For More Information visit … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Two Bedroom/Two Bath Sonoma Wrap Model - Great Price at $249,000 - 01/04/08 05:32 PM

Located in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek Califonia's Premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Enjoy spacious open floor plan in this 2 bd/2 bath with wrap-around open deck. Move-in ready with new paint and carpet. Full size W/D on wrap. Address: 1305 Singingwood Ct. #2
For more information, visit our website at: http://www.wesellrossmoor.com
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walnut creek: Two Bedroom/Two Bath w/Enclosed Atrium - Price Reduced $289,000 - 01/04/08 05:25 PM

Located in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek California's Premier 55+ Active Adult Community. No steps to this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with enclosed atrium. Move-in ready with fresh coat of paint, new vinyl in kitchen, baths and entry, back door to carport. Quiet, park-like setting. Address: 1833 Skycrest Dr. #4
For more information … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Two bedroom/1 Bath with Atrium and front Patio - Only $235,000 - 01/04/08 05:13 PM

Located in Rossmoor - Walnut Creek California's premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Pretty setting for this single level co-op with no one above or below. Front patio and rear atrium, skylights in kitchen and bath, clean, light, but basic original condition with new refrigerator. Address: 2409 Pine Knoll #2.
For more information, … (1 comments)

walnut creek: Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, California - Best Value in the SF Bay Area - 01/04/08 04:58 PM

Rossmoor is a nationally recognized and award winning 55+ active adult community located in the picturesque 2,200-acre Tice Valley area of Walnut Creek, California. Rossmoor is surrounded by acres of open space, and is only two miles from downtown Walnut Creek, and 25 miles from downtown San Francisco.
Rossmoor has something for … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Can Our Government Really Help Fix the Foreclosure Crisis?? - 01/03/08 10:15 PM

Criticized for not doing enough to stave off foreclosures, the White House seems prepped to put on a full-court press in dealing with the housing crisis.View the Entire Article Here Should we expect our government to step in on the current foreclosure crisis? Or should we simply let the markets and … (8 comments)

walnut creek: Home Sales Plunge But the Deals are Right There In Front of You - 01/02/08 03:20 PM

Sales of new homes have plunged even more than expected to their lowest level in more than 12 years, leaving the market glutted with unsold homes and pointing to more trouble ahead for the battered housing market. View the Entire Article Here What does this mean? Well the media always spins … (3 comments)

walnut creek: Do You Use Yard Signs? This is For You Then! - 01/02/08 02:50 PM

It is no secrect that Yard Signs are a very effective way of marketing your sevices and getting your phone to ring. If you use this medium of advertising for anything in Real Estate this is a great company to check out they are fast and very affordable. You can check … (4 comments)

walnut creek: Looking Forward and Self Development - 12/31/07 04:22 PM

Wrapping up the year of 2007 I always like to look back and review and reflect on the year. It is also a great time for goal setting and planning for the next years business goals. I myself, am always practicing in self development not only to improve my business but … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Matt Irvin The Musician - 12/31/07 12:47 AM

After doing a search on google I found a great musician with the same name as mine. I wonder if we are related? I like his ability to produce the music all himself, it seems he uses some type of recording machine, very creative and you can see the talent. Whats funny is … (0 comments)

walnut creek: If You Love Active Rain You Want to Look at This Too! - 12/29/07 04:15 PM

I must say since I have been "Active" on Active Rain the network has proven to be a great asset to my business. I have met some great people that share my common interests. I thought I would also share another network that has brought me quite a bit of value. … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Can I Please Just Talk to a Human! - 12/28/07 09:24 PM

OK, I just had to share this website. I stole this from a fellow Active Rain Blogger but this has to be shared. Do you ever get frustrated on the phone listening for prompts and never getting anywhere? Well if you visit www.GetHuman.com they have directions on how to bypass almost … (7 comments)

walnut creek: $619,000 (Reduced Price) Open Sunday, Dec 30, 1pm-4pm ... Elegance in "The Village" - 12/28/07 06:25 PM

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walnut creek: Consumers On the Fence While Investors Make a Killing. - 12/28/07 05:24 PM

So housing sales are at a 12 year low and everything is grim right? That is what I keep hearing from the media, consumers and almost everyone I speak with. When I tell them I'm in Real Estate they say "Ohh, business is rough huh?" The fact is that it's not. … (1 comments)

walnut creek: Outlook for 2008 is More Cloudy Than Ever! - 12/27/07 09:35 PM

I always like to be as optimistic as possible, and nobody would deny that 2007 has been a difficult year in the mortgage industry. However it does leave a lot of opportunity for dedicated loan officers that refuse to simply quit when the financial winds change. A huge chuck of my … (3 comments)

walnut creek: The Big Three Credit Bureaus Getting Too Much Power? - 12/26/07 12:47 PM

The scenario below is happening all to often in this industry. Something needs to be done in order to protect the consumer. The credit bureaus truly do have too much latitude in more ways than one
An agent wrote, “I pulled credit, over the weekend, with no phone numbers or … (3 comments)

walnut creek: City of Walnut Creek First Time Home Buyer Program - 12/23/07 02:31 PM

Get up to $65,000 to help you buy your first home in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California.
Summary: The City of Walnut Creek offers First Time Home Buyer's Down Payment Assistance equal to 17% of the purchase price to a maximum of $65,000. The assistance is a 0% interest loan bound … (0 comments)

walnut creek: The unintended victims of foreclosure: THE PETS - 12/22/07 10:22 PM

Our local paper today ran a heartbreaking article today about the pets that are being left behind when homes are foreclosed. Since some are forced out in sheriff evictions, or moving to a "no pets" rental, it must be that the former homeowners feel they have no choice. Agents specializing in foreclosures … (14 comments)

walnut creek: Coupons! Save Big, For you and Your Clients! - 12/19/07 06:25 PM

Most of us like to save a dollar and many, like myself, do not like paying retail for anything if we can help it. (See Paying Retail is for suckers) So for those of you who, like me, enjoy keeping money in your pocket here are links to three cool sites that feature money saving coupon's … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Contra Costa Realtors in Motion (CCRIM) meetings begin January 8th - 12/19/07 10:50 AM

Thank you everyone at CCRIM for a wonderful 2007. Our REALTOR broker tour and caravan tour will begin again starting January 8th.
We will meet at the same location as most of 2007, Centre Concord at 5298 Clayton Rd, Concord, California.
We have the entire year every Tuesday through December scheduled at Centre Concord. … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Downpayment Dreams - Dec 18 2007 - Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California - 12/18/07 11:53 PM

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walnut creek: Contra Costa County, California: Real Estate Supply & Demand Comparison - October 2007 - 12/17/07 12:01 PM

walnut creek: Short Sale and Foreclosure Trauma... - 12/16/07 11:19 AM

One thing that has become very evident that is not being addressed is the emotional and mental trauma many homeowners are facing due to short sale and foreclosures. Not to be taken lightly. The look of devastation and failure has led to major depression and in some cases suicide.
We are not … (6 comments)

walnut creek: 12-14 Market Comentary - 12/14/07 11:18 PM

The 10 yr note is off again today, to 4.24%, as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.8%, topping the Bloomberg estimate of 0.6%, with a 5.7% rise in energy prices leading the way. The core rate, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.3%, higher than a forecast 0.2% rise. Year-over-year … (0 comments)

walnut creek: Contra Costa County, California: Real Estate Supply & Demand Comparison - October 2007 - 12/14/07 11:15 AM

walnut creek: Contra Costa County Real Estate: Supply and Demand Comparison for Walnut Creek, California (detached and attached properties October 2007) - 12/13/07 11:24 AM

(I have posted the monthly MLS Statistics for Walnut Creek, California real estate (attached and detached properties).
Easy to read charts and graphs to provide you with accurate up-to-the-minute information for the local Contra Costa County real estate market.
To learn how to interpret this information or further discuss, please feel free … (2 comments)

walnut creek: How do I make my home for sale stand out with so many on the market? - 12/11/07 12:08 AM

Make your home more attractive to buyers.
Have you been trying to sell your home and you just can't get any buyers to make an offer?
What makes your home stand out from all of the rest?
What if you could show buyers that they could buy your home with little or … (2 comments)

walnut creek: Bay Area Borrowers and Buyers- Does Your Credit Matter? - 12/03/07 12:52 AM

A low credit score can hinder a buyer's abilty to purchase the home of their dreams or a borrower's chance of saving thousands of dollars. Here are 8 suggestions to help raise your credit score...
1) Don't use more than 50% of your credit limit. Shift high-balances to other cards to bring balances below 50%.
2) Only … (1 comments)

walnut creek: Repost of my first blog due to faulty URL...sorry all! - 11/30/07 11:03 AM

Repost of my first blog due to faulty URL...sorry all!
Hi there!
Welcome to my first blog! (Had a typo in the website URL so I had to repost this because I couldn't figure out how to edit it.)
I would like to share with you a way to block creditors from randomly running … (4 comments)

walnut creek: California Business Expo...2007 - 11/27/07 05:35 PM

As I mentioned in previous blog posts, the Chamber is a great opportunity to meet people that have the same desire to help people. These like minded people provide professional services that allow clients to have a positive experience hiring business professionals. First and foremost is that the client receives the utmost respect as … (0 comments)

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