The January 2009 median home price in San Ramon CA was $597,000 for single family detached homes*. There were 12 home sales of single family detached homes in San Ramon CA, the highest priced home sold for $800,000 the lowest price home sold for $375,000 (in Sunny Glen, a 55+ community). The average selling price of detached single family homes for January 2009 in San Ramon California was $602,233. Your San Ramon California real estate market update written February 2nd, 2009. These homes were on the market an average of 41 days. See below for information on single family homes sold on the low and high end:     Home sales activity is UP in San Ramon CA. There are currently 86 single family detached homes pending sale in San Ramon CA (or under contingency contract). The listing prices of... 02/03/2009

Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot February 3rd, 2009* - No homes for sale in Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA sold during January 2009. There is currently 1 single family detached home in Bollinger Hills under contract for sale (pending sale).  This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home with a reported 2,300 square feet of living space if priced at $849,000. Nine homes for sale in Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA sold and closed in 2008. The average sales price of these nine homes was $962,772. On the low end a 2,440 square foot with four bedroom, three bath home sold for $762,500 and on the higher end a 2,776 square foot home with four bedrooms and two and a half-baths on over 3 acres with new pool, spa and stunning views of Mt. Diablo sold for $1,339,950. These homes were on the market an ... 02/03/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA February 3rd, 2009* - 2 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere actually sold in the month of January2009. The median sales price of Windemere homes was $765,000 for the month of January. Both were spacious single family homes with  a reported 2,597 to 3,223 square feet of living space ranging in sales price from $730,000 to $800,000. The homes that sold spent an average of 44 days on the market. Windemere is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Additional listing details on the homes that sold during January follow:     143 single family homes in Windemere sold during 2008. The median selling price of these 144 homes... 02/03/2009

Market Snapshot for Gale Ranch -  Homes for Sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon February 3rd, 2009* - Two detached single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch actually sold in the month of January 2009. The median sales price of Gale Ranch homes was $685,000 for the month of January. Both were spacious single family homes with a reported 2,019 to 2,406 square feet of living space ranging in selling price from $625,000 to $745,000. These homes spent an average of 61 days on the market. Gale Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase.  See additional details on for the properties sold below:     47 single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch in San Ramon CA sold in 2008. The average selling price ... 02/03/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in The Bridges in San Ramon CA February 2nd, 2009* -  There are currently 6 single family homes pending sale (or under contingency contract) with a median price of $1,492,000 although the listed prices range from $1,050,000 to $1,799,000. The Bridges is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Golfers, call to see the wonderful selection of resale homes for sale in Bridges that are convenient to multiple local golf courses, including the The Bridges Golf Course designed by Johnny Miller. Many homes around The Pointe have expansive golf views! The Bridges Golf Course describes their course in this fashion... "Rated by the NCGA as one of the most challenging cour... 02/03/2009

There are homes out there that are a very aggressively priced and ready to sell today. Last weekend I called a buyer to tell them about a home that came out priced way below the current competition. It had a -$23,000 price change yesterday. What an opportunity! Two weeks ago, when dealing with buyers interested in buying today at tomorrow's price, we located a great home that had massive upgrades and was priced $50,000 less than the competition. Don't be reticent. Call buyer's agent Vickie Nagy today at (925) 407-7987 to see great homes at great prices in San Ramon, Danville, Dublin and Pleasanton. Buying a home in Windemere or San Ramon CA real estate, contact me as I am a skilled agent, offering extensive knowledge and strong negotiation skills who is truly focused on "Getting You Whe... 01/31/2009

January 27, 2009 - The link below will take you to all listed foreclosures in Danville, San Ramon and Walnut Creek currently available. The list is sorted by city, then by price in ascending order. (This link will time out in 30 days)Click Here to View Listings If the above link ‘Click Here to View Listings' does not function, copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar:http://MAXEBRDI.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=53437bf1-c577-4dca-baae-d50d051d8bd3&Report=Yes Foreclosure inventory is down. The moratorium on foreclosures has been extended through month end (from the original January 9th deadline.) See this article : Freddie Extends Foreclosure Moratorium http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2009010906?OpenDocument GET e-MAIL NOTIFICATION OF NEW FOR... 01/27/2009

 I was in conversation with a troubled homeowner, who very categorically told me that it was better for people to foreclose than try to short sell their home. Apparently, an article in the San Francisco chronicle, written in Nov last year made this person assume that a foreclosure was a quicker and less painful route as opposed to a short sale. Sellers are confused on the direction they should take and there are many predatory businesses still functioning who will tap into a sellers pain. Shame on these people, because they portray to be trying to help home owners but they are actually exploiting the seller's plight, to make financial gains for themselves.The most important thing before considering a short sale or foreclosure, sellers need to talk to their attorneys. Anyone in that situ... 01/27/2009

Homes for Sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA Market Snapshot January 27, 2009* -  There are currently 2 detached single family homes for sale in Thomas Ranch in San Ramon CA. Each is a spacious single family home with 2,337 to 2,443 square feet ranging in asking price from $760,000 to $879,000. The median listing price in Thomas Ranch on January 27, 2009 is $819,500. Thomas Ranch is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Thomas Ranch has relatively low HOA dues (reportedly $93 monthly) and is conveniently located near Diablo Plaza, Safeway, Long's Drugs and dining. Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United S... 01/27/2009

It's almost tax time and here is some important information to consider...... Stimulus Rebate PaymentMost  -  taxpayers received a rebate payment in 2008.  This payment is NOT taxable, however, it must be accounted for on your 2008 tax return.  Please make sure that I have the amount you received with your other tax data.  Property Tax Deduction for Non-Itemizers  -  If you own a home and do NOT itemize your deductions (Schedule A), we can take a property tax deduction for property taxes you paid in 2008.  Please make sure that I have evidence of your property tax payments for 2008.  Mortgage Interest Deductions  -  As a result of increased IRS audits, I will be looking closely at the deductibility of mortgage interest payments on your 2008 tax return.  Taxpayers are allowed to deduct ... 01/26/2009

The Lake at Canyon Lakes Market Snapshot January 21, 2009* - The Lake at Canyon Lakes is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. No detached single family homes in The Lake at Canyon Lakes sold during the month of December 2008. No attached homes sold during December 2008 in The Lake in Canyon LakesFive single family homes sold during 2008 in The Lake at Canyon Lakes. The least expensive was a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half-bathroom home with a reported 2,044 square feet of living space and a 2-car garage that sold for $625,000. The most expensive was a  4 bedroom, 2 and a half-bath home with a reported 2,608 square feet of living space and a 2-car garage that sold for $810,000. Additional details on these home sales follows:   As of January 21, 2009 t... 01/22/2009

It's no wonder that buyers seek out condos for sale in San Ramon CA. The city of San Ramon California has it all; awesome schools, multiple parks & recreation areas, access to the Iron Horse Trail, favorable climate, several fine golf courses and great deals on San Ramon CA real estate! Use this link to Search the MLS for San Ramon condos and San Ramon California townhomes for sale. This Real Estate Market Snapshot for January 20, 2009 reveals that there are currently 77 townhomes and condos for sale in San Ramon CA.* 15 - One Bedroom units, priced from $168,000 to $329,000 39 - Two Bedroom units, priced from $172,500 to $566,637 18 - Three Bedroom units, priced from $249,000 to $699,000 5 - Four Bedroom units, priced from $539,888 to $639,000 0 - Five Bedroom units 18 condos and townho... 01/20/2009

January 20, 2009 - 7 Short Sales in San Ramon CA sold and closed during December 2008.  6 were single family homes and 1 was an attached home (a condo).* 6 detached single family homes sold from a low of $693,000 to a high of $830,000. The median sale price of short sales in San Ramon CA is $725,000 for single family homes after an average 37 days on the market. 1 condo sold, a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with a reported 1,079 square feet that sold for $370,000. January 20, 2009 - There are 47 Short Sales in San Ramon CA currently pending or under contingency contract on the MLS. 27 are detached single family homes that were listed from $399,900 to $1,399,000. The median list price for these homes was $750,000 and they were on the market an average of 65 days. 20 are attached homes (due... 01/20/2009

I am bewildered !! I have seen some new overpriced listings in Windemere and it just blows my mind that some sellers are getting taken for a ride.When sellers contact me for getting a value of their homes, I tell them the truth.Some like it and some don't because people want to hear what they think is right.It would be a disservice to sellers to always agree with them on the price they have in their mind. That is why we are the professionals who know what price would make the house move.Sellers firstly need to identify the motivation for them to pick up the phone and call an agent to get pricing on their house.If they want to sell and move out of area, or move up or move down then the understanding should be very clear. You have to ask the agent about the price rather than tell them wha... 01/15/2009

January 12, 2008 - 24 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA sold and closed during December.  16 were single family homes and 8 were attached homes (condos or townhomes).* ·         The 16 detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $410,000 (for a 3 bedroom, 1 and half-bath home with a reported 1,025 square feet of living space) and a high sales price of $1,055,000. The median sale price for foreclosed home sales in San Ramon for this period is $660,000 and these homes were on the market an average of 43 days. ·         The 8 attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $159,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a reported 780 square ... 01/13/2009

Looking to buy a short sale? I know of so many buyers who shy away, simply because it is a lengthy process which may or may not result in a closing. On the other hand there are buyers who are making ridiculously low offers in the hope of getting a steal.The analysis that I came up with clearly indicates at the beginning of 2008 the difference in List Price and Sale Price was substantial. But as the months progressed you can see that the gap is narrowing.Even in short sales, the list prices have come down, hence the sale price is not much lower inpercentage value of LP. The relatively good news for sellers in short sales is that they can get out of a bad loan/financial situation without hurting their credit score for a long span of time and maybe able to get the the short pay, off from t... 01/11/2009

Twin Creek Market Snapshot January 9th, 2009* - Three  detached single family homes in Twin Creek, Twin Creek Hills, Twin Creek Views and Twin Creek South sold during the month of December 2008. The median sales price of Twin Creek homes for sale was $655,000 for the month of October. The homes that sold each had at least 3 bedrooms and at least 2 bathrooms. These homes were on the market an average of 25 days and had a low sales price of $600,000 and a high sales price of $740,000. Details on homes sold at the low end and high end respectively follow:     Twin Creek is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. There are currently 6 single family detached homes in Twin Creek pending sale or under... 01/11/2009

And the answer is YES.I am switching off my tv for good as the bad news everywhere is giving me a brain freeze. At the same time I am not in denial. I still have enough intelligence to understand that everyone is hurting. And at the same time I also understand that this is the time for those who have the resources to afford a home to get off that fence to grab a deal.Everyday I hear my buyers saying that we are halting our search because our friends tell us that the market will tank further.Really?? I would like to take a glimpse into that crystal ball too to see if I am wining the Super Lotto next week. The funniest bit of this all is that people went and invested( and sometimes recklessly) all their money in stocks like there was no tomorrow.Was there not even a slightest bit of fear ... 01/08/2009

Bollinger Hills Market Snapshot January 5th, 2009* - Nine homes for sale in Bollinger Hills San Ramon CA sold and closed in 2008. The average sales price of these nine homes was $962,772. On the low end a 2,440 square foot with four bedroom, three bath home sold for $762,500 and on the higher end a 2,776 square foot home with four bedrooms and two and a half-baths on over 3 acres with new pool, spa and stunning views of Mt. Diablo sold for $1,339,950. These homes were on the market an average of 83 days. The most recent sale was a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on Derby Drive described as "Not for the faint of heart! Property is unfortunately in need of thousands of dollars for deferred maintenance & as a result is being sold far less than comparables however in it's present AS IS condition... 01/05/2009

Market Snapshot for Homes for Sale in Windemere in San Ramon CA January 5th, 2009* - 18 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere actually sold in the month of December 2008. The median sales price of Windemere homes was $767,500 for the month of December. All were spacious single family homes with 1,646 to 3,984 square feet ranging in sales price from $589,900 to $1,000,618. The homes that sold spent an average of 26 days on the market. Windemere is a desirable neighborhood and has some of the best homes for sale in San Ramon CA. San Ramon CA real estate sales are on the increase. Listing details on the home that sold at the lowest price and the home that sold at the highest price follow:     143 single family homes in Windemere sold during 2008. The median selling price of th... 01/05/2009