real estate: Common First Time Buyer Mistakes
- 06/11/21 01:58 PM
While even the most experienced buyers can still make easily avoidable mistakes when it comes to purchasing a new home, unfortunately first-time home buyers are often at a higher risk to make mistakes during their home buying journey. Luckily, many of the mistakes can be easily avoided if you do your due diligence so that you know what to expect when it comes time to search for your first home.
House Hunting Before Securing Pre-Approval So, you’ve decided it’s time to buy a house, great! This should be an exciting time in life, however, make sure you don’t jump the gun and start … (5 comments)
real estate: The Dos and Don'ts of Home Staging
- 11/04/15 03:45 AM
Staging a home is no longer an option for sellers that are serious about getting their homes sold quickly and for the most profit. Anyone can sell a house of its price correctly but if you're looking to get the very most out of the sale of your home, as most homeowners do, you have to stager home to today's buyers. What worked last year may not work this year, so staying on top of the trends, listening to your real estate agent and if possible, hiring a professional stager is well worth the time and energy. Here are some typical do's … (1 comments)
real estate: Jensen Tract - Central Pleasanton Homes and Real Estate
- 12/18/14 11:35 PM
Jensen Tract is one of the first neighborhoods or developments built in Pleasanton California. Beginning in the 1950s, Jensen Tract and Amador Estates, which was built quickly after in the 1960s, provides older homes, primarily single-story, quaint neighborhoods, and prices from $600,000-$800,000. These homes feature sizes from 1100 ft.² to 1700 ft.² on lot sizes up to 7000 ft.². Most homes have two-car garages with 2 to 4 bedrooms, mature landscaping, established trees and a convenient location close to downtown.
These homes are located in the coveted Pleasanton Unified School District and are served by the Alisal elementary school, … (1 comments)
real estate: Silvera Ranch in Dublin CA - Homes and Real Estate for Sale
- 10/08/14 10:07 AM
Silvera Ranch is located in Dublin California just south of the intersection of Fallon Rd and Tassajara Road, east of the Camp Parks and the Tassajara Creek Regional Park. This small collection of homes and townhomes is about 5 to 10 minutes from downtown Dublin and the major interstate intersection, which continues on to the bay area. Accessible from both Fallon Road and Tassajara Road, Silvera is not a through street, which makes for a quieter neighborhood and a little slower traffic. The Villas at Silvera Ranch we constructed first and comprises the first of this master-planned community and contains a … (0 comments)
real estate: New Home Community Coming to Gale Ranch California
- 09/10/14 07:53 AM
The Toll Brothers offer an impressive new construction, single family community located in the coveted Gale Ranch subdivision of San Ramon California called Avanti Heights. Close to award-winning schools, fabulous parks, world-class golfing, shopping and fine dining, Avanti Heights will offer a variety of floor plans and prices. With three different floor plans to choose from, Avanti Heights will provide beautiful layouts in three distinct floor plans: (Click here to view the projected designs) Flores: offers four bedrooms and four baths with 3153 ft.² of living space, two-story floor plan, two car garage, kitchen with adjoining nook, open floor plan and first-floor … (0 comments)
real estate: Inverness Park San Ramon Single Family Homes in Established Neighborhood
- 07/24/14 01:21 AM
Inverness Park is a mature, single-family home neighborhood in the posh community of San Ramon California with homes from $650,000 - $950,000. Many home buyers choose this neighborhood based on it’s affordable home prices and established landscape and features. This collection of about 325 homes is located in the heart of San Ramon just north of Montevideo Drive, east of I-680 and west of Alcosta Blvd. These homes were built by Shapell Industries between 1979 and 1986 and are just five minutes from the freeway and 30 minutes to major destinations such as the Oakland international Airport and downtown Oakland. Due … (0 comments)
real estate: Bollinger Hills - Great Places to Live in San Ramon
- 05/29/14 03:10 AM
Bollinger Hills - Great Places to Live in San Ramon We talk a lot about all of the great places to live around the San Ramon, Dublin, and Danville areas to the west of the Bay Area and the Bollinger Hills community is no exception. Nestled just west of Interstate 680 and south of the Bollinger Canyon Road, this community is home to some of the more popular and established neighborhoods and residential homes in the area. Located between the Bishop Ranch Regional Open Space and Bollinger-Canyon Road, Bollinger Hills is home to about 540 houses ranging in size from … (0 comments)
Dublin’s Hansen Hill & the Ridge is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in all of Dublin California. The homes are in high demand and typically sell fairly quickly, usually within 30 to 60 days.
Built by Warmington Homes in the 1990s, Hansen Hill offers two distinct phases, the Original and The Ridge. These two distinct neighborhoods feature models from 2400 to 3400 ft.² in size with larger than average lot sizes and beautiful views in many of the properties.
Since its inception, Hansen Hill and … (0 comments)
real estate: Buying San Ramon Homes with Cash
- 05/14/14 04:48 AM
Buying San Ramon Homes with Cash 'Cash is King' has never been more prominent. One in three homebuyers in the US is paying cash for properties which is a record high number. This number is being driven by retiring baby boomers and wealthy investors, who can bypass tighter lending requirements by paying cash. Because of this, cash homebuyers are making up higher percentages of residential home sales. According to the National Association of Realtors, all cash sales as a percentage of residential real estate sales that it 33% from January to March 2014. That number is up 31% for all of … (0 comments)
real estate: New Townhomes by Shea Homes in Dublin CA
- 05/08/14 03:05 AM
New Townhomes by Shea Homes in Dublin CA 68 New Townhomes are currently being designed and constructed in the private enclave of Ravello in Dublin CA. Located just north of Interstate 580 between the 680 intersection and the Livermore municipal Airport to the brand-new subdivision located at 3243 Central Pkwy. in Dublin California. Welcome to Ravello. This is a collection of 68 beautifully designed attached homes offer two, three, four, and five bedroom floor plans with 2.5-4 bathrooms and sizes from 1950 ft.² to nearly 2900 ft.². Model show rooms are currently open and this is part of Sorrento at Dublin … (0 comments)
real estate: Schaefer Ranch- Dublin California – Real Estate Communities in Dublin
- 04/16/14 06:35 AM
Schaefer Ranch- Dublin California – New Communities in Dublin Toll Brothers is the main builder of Schaefer Ranch in Dublin California located about 40 minutes from San Francisco. This amazing new collection of over 400 lots on 140 acres offers a variety of homes on up to 16,000 square-foot lots with properties ranging from 2400 ft.² to over 4000. The city planning commission began Shaefer Ranch in 1998 dedicating over 500 acres in total to the development of homes, parks, ponds, trails and open space.
View Residential Development Projects in Dublin, CA in a larger map Schaefer Ranch features four … (0 comments)
real estate: Life in Danville California - What's it Like to Live in Danville?
- 03/14/14 03:02 AM
Pros and Cons to living in Danville California, opinions from residents and the best things to do in Danville. Small town charm with big city amenities… That narrows down Danville pretty closely. The Town of Danville is located in Contra Costa County in the San Ramon Valley and is one of the only incorporated municipalities that uses the term “town” instead of “city’. With a population of over 42,000, Danville and is ranked as one of the 41st most affluent ZIP Codes in America. It is one of California’s top 25 wealthiest cities and one of the wealthiest suburbs of the … (0 comments)
real estate: Selling an Ugly House in San Ramon CA
- 02/26/14 01:32 AM
Ugly House? Is there such a thing? Of course if you talk to buyers they will definitely tell you their opinion of ugly or unappealing properties. But usually, most sellers don't feel that their home is ugly. So how do you know what buyers are thinking and how to appeal to buyers should you unknowingly have an ugly house? You've probably seen the signs in the advertisements everywhere, "cash for ugly houses!", "We buy ugly houses!" Etc. but if you don't want to just sell your home for far less cash than you really deserve is there a way to appeal … (2 comments)
real estate: Life in Dublin Ranch - Dublin California | Homes and Lifestyle
- 02/13/14 03:21 AM
Dublin Ranch is located just north of Interstate 580 N. of Pleasanton in Dublin California. It is one of the more popular communities and subdivisions in this area. Dublin Ranch is easily accessible off of I-580 at exit 47 Tassajara Rd. and there are multiple schools, parks and community centers within the Dublin Ranch area. The home prices for Dublin Ranch start at about $580,000 and top out at about $1.7 million depending on size, condition, amenities and location. These homes feature a unique California style with two-story layouts, two and three car garages, lush landscaping and brick accents. There is a … (0 comments)
real estate: Alamo Creek Homes in Danville Resale and New Construction
- 02/10/14 03:22 AM
Alamo Creek Homes in Danville Resale and New Construction America's homebuilder Shapell Homes was recently acquired by Toll Brothers luxury home builders. Toll Brothers is proud to be able to continue the nearly 60 years legacy begun by owner and founder Nathan Shapell, David Shapell, and Max Webb in 1955. Toll Brothers began in 1967 and has been recognized as one of the nation's premier builders of luxury homes. They have a variety of subdivisions and communities throughout the United States and right here in Danville is none other than Alamo Creek. Alamo Creek features a system of neighborhoods with new … (0 comments)
real estate: 5 Things All Agents Wish Their Buyers and Sellers Knew
- 02/05/14 12:21 AM
5 Things All Agents Wish Their Buyers and Sellers Knew Dealing with buyers and sellers can be quite a job and that's probably why they say we make the big bucks, however, we certainly do a lot to earn those bucks as well. From scrubbing floors to mowing lawns in dealing with screaming clients on the other side of the transaction, here are some things that real estate agents and brokers wish our clients knew. Price (almost) is everything. If you want your home to sell quickly to have to price it under the market value. That's just the way it … (1 comments)
real estate: Homes for Sale in Blackhawk, California | Blackhawk Community
- 01/29/14 12:13 AM
Homes for Sale in Blackhawk, California | Blackhawk Community Blackhawk is an unincorporated community between Danville and San Ramon located on the east side of San Francisco. Within the community there are seven distinct neighborhoods; the Country Club, Silveroak, Tennis Villas, Silver Maple, Saddleback, Oakridge and Hidden Oaks. Black Hawk was originally established in 1917 but in 1975, housing developments with over 4800 homes on 4200 acres really gave way to the development and settlement of the area. The Blackhawk country club is one of the major landmarks in this community nestled at the base of Mount Diablo. Surrounded by luxurious … (0 comments)
real estate: New Home Essentials for Married Couples in San Ramon CA
- 01/17/14 01:47 AM
New Home Essentials for Married Couples in San Ramon CA Buying your first home as a married couple is a big step and an exciting one. The joining of “stuff”, the bumping into each other in the kitchen and the allure of setting two place settings in your very own dining room. Owning a home for the first time is a big step and big responsibility. Newly married couples may feel the tension and excitement of joining two households but also the stress and anxiety of not knowing where to start. I get the privilege of helping a lot of first-time … (1 comments)
real estate: Danville CA Real Estate Market Report December, 2013
- 01/13/14 03:25 AM
Danville California is located just north of San Ramon on Interstate 680 and covers a large square footage of land from the Las Trampas Regional Windlerness to Blackhawk in the east and from Alamo south to San Ramon. With a variety of new subdivisions, existing neighborhoods and trendy communities, Danville makes an ideal place to call home. If you've been considering selling your home in Danville or would like some idea on the current property values in the area here is the latest real estate market and housing report for the Danville community. There are currently 120 homes for sale with … (0 comments)
real estate: Wait & See or Do & Now? Real Estate in 2014
- 01/09/14 11:58 PM
Wait & See or Do & Now? Real Estate in 2014 Well, here we are! Already over a week into 2014 and from what I have heard, seen and read, it’s set to be a really exciting year in real estate. New mortgage rules may make it a little harder to get a home loan but with more qualifying mortgages and more applicants having the ability to pay, we are setting ourselves up for financial success. Gone are the days of predatory lending practices where just about anyone can get a loan – and then foreclosure causing the market to tumble. … (0 comments)
Dale is a Tri-Valley Real Estate Broker/Realtor (originally from San Francisco), Online Marketer, Blogger, father & husband.
Since moving to San Ramon 8 years ago, Dale now has a young son. Raising his family in San Ramon gives him a unique perspective on the communities, activities, and schools the Tri-Valley has to offer.
Dale has a passion for real estate and takes pride in the personal connections that come with assisting clients, whether they are buying or selling. Follow him on twitter @keytothebay.
While even the most experienced buyers can still make easily avoidable mistakes when it comes to purchasing a new home, unfortunately first-time home buyers are often at a higher risk to make mistakes during their home buying journey. Luckily, many of the mistakes can be easily avoided if you do your due diligence so that you know what to expect when it comes time to search for your first home.
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