This time of year provides just the right moment to take a brief look at the year past, and a thoughtful look forward to where we envision the Real Estate market will move. This past year we experienced seemingly contradictory and sometimes confusing sales activity. On the one hand, prices, depending on your city and… Read More
Recap of 2010 Real Estate Market & FORECAST For 2011!

RECAP OF THE 2010 REAL ESTATE MARKET & FORECAST FOR 2011 As I do each year, I am writing to recap the 2010 real estate market and to forecast what is coming in 2011. In regard to 2010, the sales activity in the Tri Valley reflected the increased number of “distressed properties”, that is “short sales” and… Read More
Neighborhood Market Activity

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Market Update! (The Meadows/Pheasant Crossing) September 2010 ACTIVE Address Listing Price SqFt Bed Bath DOM Churchill Dr. $579,900 1584 4 2 71 Stacey Ct. $600,000 1780 4 2 70 Royalton Ct. $625,000 1941 3 3 70 Annis Cir. $627,000 1588 3 2.5 20 Vermont Pl. $652,000 1881 3 2 13 Staples… Read More
Market Update/Rates are still Good! (May 2010)

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
(March 2010) Mortgage Rates!

(March 2010) Mortgage Rates! Rates are still good!! 5% 30 year fixed. 5-1 Arm as low as 3.875% And Jumbo 30 year fixed at 5.50% Rate Update, Thanks to: Staci M. Fraser Home Mortgage Consultant Stagecoach Priority Certified Wells Fargo Home Mortgage MAC A0327-011 5075 Hopyard Rd. Ste 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588 925.251.4307 Tel 925.321.0744… Read More
Current Mortgage Rates are Low!

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

(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
Investment Opportunities On The Rise!
We hope that you and your families are enjoying the summer. It has been a busy one for us! Cindy and I are experiencing a surge of activity in sales of investment properties. Most of the buying is taking place in the Tracy and Brentwood areas. The reason for this is that with the prices… Read More


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