Blue Goose Park is an exciting new park in Brentwood. It is an excellent place for toddlers to pre-teens and families. Blue Goose Park is on the corner or O’Hara and Adams. The park has a farm theme. This is a very large park with a large grassy area good for playing games, flying a kite, or a nice picnic. Then of course there are the mandatory play structures which every kid wants. This park has two play structures for general climbing and sliding; one for older kids and one for younger kids, although my 20 month old son enjoyed the older kids one just fine. There is more, the park has a giant spider web of climbing ropes that is becoming popular in the newer parks. There is a man made rock so the aspiring rock climber can hone his skills. For those of us who remember simpler times t... 05/28/2014

It's time for the Blue Pumpkins. We are a family that likes pumpkin.  A little Pumpkin can go a long way.  But the best pumpkins for eating are not the Orange ones you get for decoration.  The best Pumpkins for eating are Blue Pumpkins.  There are all sorts of Pumpkins, Red, White, Blue (very American type food), and even Orange.  There may be more I am unaware of. The Blue Pumpkin actually looks kind of gray, but who wants a gray pumpkin?  The Blues have more meat than all the rest. My wife gets the Pumpkins and slices them in quarters, cooks them in the oven, scraps out the meat, purees it in the food processor and freezes it. There is nothing better than a true homemade pumpkin pie, but we also have pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread, pumpkin fritters, pumpkin soup (several... 05/28/2014

My Game is Advanced Squad Leader.  Many people ask me about my hobbies and when I tell them I like to play strategy games they do not quite get it, but giving them more detail really gets them confused. Many Many moons ago in the 70's when I was 12 my friend bought a few games by a company called the Avalon Hill Game Company.  Like most boys we had always played army or war games of one sort or another, but here were military games played on cardboard game maps with counters to represent varies military units, dice and rules.  Well no more making it up as we went along or throwing marbles at toy soldiers back and forth across the floor.  This was cool and had a cool feel with cool graphics.  The first game we played and one that remained my favorite for years was PanzerBlitz, featuring ... 05/28/2014

Liberty Lions 2014 Scholarship Awards Program Last night I attended the Liberty Lions Scholarship awards here in Brentwood California. Graduating Students were given Scholarship and Financial Awards to help them with their post high school education, but it college or some other training. There were a lot of awards and it lasted about 2 hours. But I was very moved and excited for the kids. A total of $194,000.00 was awarded to a number of students. The awards ranged from $150.00 all the way up to $11,000.00. The vast majority of the awards were for under $1,000.00, however, it was not the size of the awards that made some of the awards special. Many of the awards were sponsored by civic groups, local businesses, endowments from past graduating classes, others for particular sports, arti... 05/28/2014

Brentwood California Homes with 3000 SF Brentwood California Homes with 3000 SF are not hard to find and are probably more affordable than you think. A 3000 SF Home in Brentwood California can be found for under $500,000 and maybe even less. The slide show is all the Brentwood Homes with 3000 SF or more: Go Here to See all Brentwood Homes. Buying a Large Brentwood Home will not only give you a great home at a great price, but you will leave in a great Community. Brentwood has small town character, with weekly farmers markets featuring locally grown crops. Brentwood is close to San Francisco and the High Sierra. Brentwood Homes offer golf, water sports, luxury 55+ communities, gated communities, water sports and more. Brentwood has 58 award winning parks and 16 miles of hiking and biking... 05/23/2014

Million Dollar Brentwood California Homes Brentwood California Homes are some of the best priced and nicest homes in Contra Costa County. You would be surprised how much home and much luxury you can get in a Million Dollar Home. Now sometimes that price is based on the land and not the home, but with that much land you have a good start on a luxury estate. See all the Brentwood Million Dollar Homes below: Look here to see other price ranges and more about Brentwood Homes. So what kind of community is your Million Dollar Brentwood Home in? You will live in a community that still retains its small town character but close to San Francisco and the High Sierra. Brentwood offers golf, water sports, luxury 55+ communities, gated communities, water sports and more. There are 58 award winning p... 05/23/2014

Brentwood California Homes $500000 to $750000 Brentwood Homes priced from $500000 to $750000 represent true luxury living. It is rare when one community offers both the highest quality and best prices in Contra Costa County There is a wide selection of Brentwood homes from $500000 to $750000. The homes below are all the Brentwood Homes priced from $500000 to $750000: Don't Limit Your Home Search there are other homes in Brentwood that you can see here. Do you want to live in a community with means enjoying 58 award winning parks and over 16 miles of hiking and biking trails. When selecting a Brentwood Home choose of a number of gated communities, Homes on golf courses, Active Adult Communities for the 55 and over lifestyle. There are many other fine neighborhoods and you may well find y... 05/23/2014

Brentwood California Homes $400000 to $600000 Brentwood Homes are some of the highest quality and most affordable homes in Contra Costa County. There is a wide variety of Brentwood homes from $400000 to $600000. The homes below are all the Brentwood Homes priced from $400000 to $600000: Of course there are other homes in Brentwood that you can see here. Living in Brentwood in Brentwood means being in a community with means enjoying 58 award winning parks and over 16 miles of hiking and biking trails. There is a choice of a number of gated communities, golf course communities, Active Adult Communities for those 55 and over. Brentwood Ca is only an hour from San Francisco and a couple hours from the Sierras. Brentwood offers fine dinning and shopping, both at our wonderful downtown, the S... 05/23/2014

Brentwood California Homes under $400000 Brentwood California is a great place to live, but it is getting harder and harder to find Great Brentwood California Homes at a good price.  Why Live in Brentwood California?  But you can still Live in a Brentwood California Home for under $400000:    Brentwood is the premier East Contra Costa Community and it is still affordable.  Below is all the homes currently for sale in Brentwood California: Home Point Real Estate is located in Brentwood California and works with Home Buyers, Home Sellers and Investors.  We provide Service to Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Pittsburg, Knightsen. Bethel Island, Byron, Bay Point and Beyond. Let Home Point Real Estate Point you in the Right Direction!  Brentwood Californai 94513 05/16/2014

Brentwood California Homes under $300000 Brentwood California is a great place to live, but it is getting harder and harder to find Great Brentwood California Homes.  Learn More about Living in Brentwood California.  Well here is every Brentwood California Home priced under $300000:  Not many of them and no doubt with prices going up there may not be any in the future.  Below is all the homes currently for sale in Brentwood California: Home Point Real Estate is located in Brentwood California and works with Home Buyers, Home Sellers and Investors.  We provide Service to Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Pittsburg, Knightsen. Bethel Island, Byron, Bay Point and Beyond. Let Home Point Real Estate Point you in the Right Direction!  Brentwood CA 94513 05/16/2014

How Fast Are Brentwood California Homes Selling? Very Fast!  I have been writing for some time on how fast homes are moving in this market; especially the lower end of the market. The California Association of Realtors (CAR) notes this is a statewide trend and has provided this Infographic:   Things are not slowing up in 2014, in fact the market may be moving up even faster.  The low end of the market is being snatched up as people look for bargains.  The high end is also moving up, but is driven by the lower end.  This is happenning across all the markets in Contra Costa County and I suspect most every where in the state. If you are looking to buy a Home now is the time while interest rates are still low and before prices go up more.  If you are considering Selling we can provide you w... 05/06/2014

Are Summerset Homes in Brentwood Prices up in 2014? Summerset Homes in Brentwood are very popular. Summerset Homes are gated communities for Active Adults 55+. Summerset is actually 4 communities, but they work together and share resources. Each community has a pool, gym, hot tub, sports courts, many set right on the golf course, there are clubs, activities, and more. I do frequently reports on Summerset Home Prices, but it is hard to get the picture of the over all trend from one month to the next. See Summerset Homes Now! I wanted to take a look at Summerset Homes in Brentwood California from one year to the next to see the changes of over one year. The chart looks at the Active Homes for Sale in Summerset; then Homes Sales in the First Quarter of 2013 and March 2014. Period Number Hi... 04/22/2014

Are Brentwood California Home Price up in 2014? Brentwood California Homes are very popular. Brentwood is the premier community in East Contra Costa County featuring luxury homes at affordable prices. Brentwood has Homes in Gated Communities, Golf Course Homes, great Active Adult Communities, and more. I do frequently reports on Brentwood California Home Prices, but it is hard to get the picture of the over all trend from one month to the next. See Brentwood California Single Family Homes Now! I wanted to take a look at Homes in Brentwood California from one year to the next to see the changes of over one year. The chart looks at the Active Homes for Sale in Brentwood Ca 94513; then Homes Sales in March of 2013 and March 2014. Period Number High Low Average Median DOM Active 107 $5,000,... 04/22/2014

Will your Brentwood California Home Sell for Over Asking Price? Everyone wants to get more than they ask for!  I know I do.  So when you go to sell your home will you get more than your asking price? The California Association of Realtors (CAR) Did a survey and here is what they found:   Well in 2013 about half the sales went for over asking price.  How should this effect the pricing of your home and your marketing strategy? Well Home Point Real Estate is here to help with a Free Market Evaluation of your home.  We are here to help you shape a strategy to sell your home.  Give us a call at 925-260-4321. 04/22/2014

Are East Contra Costa County Home Price up in 2014? East Contra Costa County Homes are very popular because of the Quality Homes at Low Prices and the many good Real Estate Investment opportunities. I do frequently reports on East Contra Costa County Home Prices, but it is hard to get the picture of the over all trend from one month to the next. See East Contra Costa County Single Family Homes Now! I wanted to take a look at Homes in East Contra Costa County from one year to the next to see the changes of over one year. The chart looks at the Active Homes for Sale in East Contra Costa County; then Homes Sales in March of 2013 and March 2014. Month Number High Low Average Median DOM March 2013 Sold 329 $999,000.00 $66,500.00 $300,790.00 $272,000.00 12 March 2014 Sold 274 $855,000.00 $150... 04/19/2014

Brentwood CA Easter Services 2014 There are many fine Churches in Brentwood and the surrounding communities. If you do not have a Church to Celebrate Easter at you are Welcome at Havest Time in Brentwood. There will be 3 Services Easter Sunday 8 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11 AM; with child care and Children's Services. Harvest Time is located at 2200 Ventura Drive, Brentwood, CA. Where ever you and your family Worship I hope you have a Happy Easter.     04/17/2014

The Easter Debt Some 34 years ago I realized that something was wrong with me. I was not that good, not good at all. In fact I realized that deep down my disposition was towards evil and self centered. I also saw that my life was being drawn in the wrong direction. In the old days they would have called it sin. Now on the surface many would assume I was quite the guy. I was an Eagle Scout and going to College. I worked hard, but sin was still there and growing. I started going to a church with a friend of mine. I figured if I hung out with good people I would be a good person. What I found at church is a bunch of people like me; struggling with how to live and issues in their lives. But most had more peace in their lives than I had in mine. I also began to see that they really believed ... 04/17/2014

Selling a Brentwood Home! Do you take the Highest Offer on Your Home? So you want to Sell a Home?  How many offers on your Home do you think you would get?  Would you take the highest offer on the Home you are selling? The California Association of Realtors (CAR) Completed an Infographic dealing Multiple Offers on homes over the last 3 years.  How many and how the seller handled the multiple offers. Take a Look: Most went for the Highest Offer, but not always and there are good reasons for taking another offer.  What the chart does not show is that sometimes the highest offer is also the best for some of the other reasons provided. Home Point Real Estate is located in Brentwood Ca and provides service to the East Contra Costa County Communities of Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Antio... 04/08/2014

Classy Brentwood Condo!  Offered for sale at $349,000 283 South Barrington, unit C, Brentwood, (Los Angeles) CA 90049 Brentwood Sunset first floor condo with balcony. Beautiful gated grounds with two pools, adjacent grassy area for sports, dogs and gatherings. Unit has fireplace, newer appliances in sunny kitchen, three closets, updated flooring, storage above assigned parking (#79) plus additional locked storage adjacent to parking. Laundry room in complex. First time on market since 1959. Walk to Brentwood Village shops and restaurants.  A great unit for yourself or as a rental.              Would you like to view this property?  Please contact Ms. Pat Barr at 626-354-1874.Thank you for your consideration. Bob Taylor Properties, is a progressive, independent, full service real estate ... 04/04/2014

One Key to Rule Them All! OK, if you do not get the reference you need to see The Lord of The Rings again. When I bought my first home it was a condominium and long before I was a REALTOR. After a while I found myself serving on the board and being on the board I was given a key to the club house and such. I put it on my key ring with my house key and such. Many of the keys looked the same. After a while I realized that my club house key was also opening my unit and the pool gate for me. Then I went to some vacant units and found that the key worked on those units as well. I tried my house key to see if it worked on the vacant units; it did not.   I brought the situation to the HOA Board. It was assumed that this was a master key the builder had used; we could not locate other keys that... 04/03/2014