Tri-Valley Market Update! (July/August 2010)

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THE ENGEL TIMES (July/August 2010) WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? The Real Estate Market in the Near Term: Our take on it is that it all depends on…jobs. Affordability is the driving force impacting home prices right now. If in the East Bay’s economic future, employers start hiring, (and paying competitive salaries), then demand… Read More

35 Adelaide Drive, Martinez (New Listing!)

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1412 Asterbell Drive, San Ramon (Pending, Show for Backups!)

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Your Neighborhood Market Activity (Pleasanton/”The Meadows”)

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Your Neighborhood Real Estate Market Update! (Pleasanton/”The Meadows” & Expanding Area) June 2010 ACTIVE Address Listing Price SqFt Bed Bath DOM Royalton Ct. $675,000 1941 3 3 5 Mendenhall Ct. $689,000 1586 3 2.5 20 Chippendale Ct. $714,900 2600 3 2.5 214 W Las Positas Blvd. $719,000 1941 4 3 25 Fairlands Dr. $724,950 2540… Read More

Your Neighborhood Market Activity! (South Livermore)

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Your Neighborhood Real Estate Market Update! (South Livermore & Expanding Area) July 2010 ACTIVE Address Listing Price SqFt Bed Bath DOM Rosewood Ct. $745,000 2821 3 3 1 Faltings Ct. $780,000 3687 4 4 13 San Minete Dr. $842,900 3619 4 3.5 18 Vine Court $848,000 2980 3 3 36 Grape Leaf Ln. $849,950 3575… Read More

Market Update! (June 2010)

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For nearly 25 years, we have been assisting homeowners accomplish their Real Estate goals in the Tri-Valley  Communities. Realizing your home is one of the largest investments you will ever make, we believe keeping you informed about current market trends and values is one of the greatest services we can provide. Should you have any… Read More

Market Update/Rates are still Good! (May 2010)

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May 2010 Spring has Sprung! Home prices are afforadable and we have choices! More homes are coming to market each week, and Interest rates are still favorable! (for conforming, <$417,000 loan) 5.125% – 30 year fixed 4.50% – 15 year fixed 4.00% – 5/1 ARM (Higher Conforming, >$417,000 loan) 5.25% – 30 year fixed 4.75% – 15… Read More

Current Mortgage Rates are Low!

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We will now be posting Monthly updates on the fantastic Mortgage rates available! Rates as of (January 6, 2010) on 30 year fixed.   4.875% 1 points 5-1 Arm 30 year term 4.25% 1 point 5-1 Arm 30 Year High Balance 4.75%, loans between 417K-$729K 30 year High balance  5.25% 1 points.   -Rate Information Provided By: Staci M…. Read More

Interest Rates & Market Update

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(November 2009 Update) Since home sales and home values are so closely tied to the cost of borrowing money, we thought we would focus some attention on current interest rates, along with the general Real Estate related topics we usually discuss. The cost of borrowing money to finance home purchases are currently at very low… Read More

Reality Check

Most of the headlines in print media for the past two years have announced the decline and demise of the housing market. Broadcast media has jumped on the same bandwagon and leads most broadcasts with endless predictions of dire straits for the home sellers. As usual, the conventional wisdom of the media is not wisdom… Read More