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
South Livermore Market Activity (September 2010)

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Market Update! (South Livermore & Expanding Area) September 2010 ACTIVE Address Listing Price SqFt Bed Bath DOM Lennox Ct. $1,399,950 5104 4 4.5 42 Westbrook Ln. $625,888 2300 5 2 49 Cascina Ct. $949,000 3328 4 3 7 Wood Hollow Dr. $1,175,000 4455 5 5 29 Saratoga Ct. $1,475,000 4479 4… Read More
Tri-Valley Market Update! (July/August 2010)

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

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)

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)

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)

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
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


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