Wisdom & Wit

On Tuesday (6/17), the Pleasanton City Council agreed to place an initiative on the November ballot that could ban development on steep slopes and change the way units are counted toward the city's housing development cap. If approved by the voters, the initiative would ban the construction of st...

The City of Hayward is seeking applicants for several city commissions. REALTORS® make great city commissioners given their knowledge and connection to community issues. Additionally, appointment to a city commission is a chance for REALTORS® to get involved in community service and see if future...

On Wednesday (6/18), the City of San Leandro held a community workshop on updating its General Plan Housing Element.  Approximately 40 residents and interested parties attended. The audience was split on creating more rental housing opportunities and the city's investment in home ownership assist...

Going green has become more than just a trend, especially when it comes to home remodeling or improvements. Buyers are looking for homes with energy efficient and costsaving features.  Before you begin any improvements, consider these five tips. 1. Demand for green housing has been growing-46% of...

Summer-time is one of the best times of year to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that aren't available year-round.   Recent salmonella outbreaks like those in last year's spinach crops or this year's tomato crops are an important reminder about handling food properly. The Cente...

The May statistics are in for Dublin.  During the month there were 127 single family homes for sale with an average property being on the market for 40 days prior to receiving an acceptable offer.  The median price was $632,000 and the average list price was $829,000, the average sold price was $...

The May statistics are in for Castro Valley and home sales have remained constant with 37 single family homes that went pending and 29 closings for the month of May.  The inventory for single family homes has taken a slight increase from 201 to 208 during the month. The average days on the market...

The May statistics are in for Castro Valley and home sales have remained constant with 37 single family homes that went pending and 29 closings for the month of May.  The inventory for single family homes has taken a slight increase from 201 to 208 during the month. The average days on the market...

The May statistics are in for Castro Valley and home sales have remained constant with 37 single family homes that went pending and 29 closings for the month of May.  The inventory for single family homes has taken a slight increase from 201 to 208 during the month. The average days on the market...

May's home sale statistics are in and once again the inventory is moving in San Ramon.  There were 64 Single Family homes that went into escrow during the month of May and 48 closings.  The average time on the market was 70 days before receiving an acceptable offer and the average list price was ...