Deerwood Highlands Market Snapshot July 8, 2008 - Six detached single family homes for sale in Deerwood Highlands have sold since January 1, 2008. The median price of homes in Deerwood Highlands sold year-to-date is $732,500. Details follow:    Deerwood Highlands 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. The Deerwood Highlands community is conveniently located near shopping.  Families with children will be pleased to know that this development is located in the highly regarded San Ramon Valley United School District. On July 8, 2008 there are no homes pending sale in Deerwood Highlands. Click here to receive ongoing monthly market snapshots for Deerwood Highlands Real Estate Click here to requ... 07/13/2008

Yep, I'm now a blogger.  YIPPEEE.  My transformation into a complete internet nerd is complete.  Anyway, I took a class yesterday from a gal named Sabine Larson, on FHA and FHA 203 loan, which is a renovation loan that allows a buyer with less than steller credit, purchase a fixer upper house, with the fix up money included in the loan.  It's pretty neat and I suspect it will gain in popularity in the coming months and years. It has the following basic  requirements.         07/09/2008

Windemere Market Snapshot July 7, 2008 - 17 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere actually sold in the month of June 2008. The median sales price of Windemere homes was $855,000 for the month of June. All were spacious single family homes with 1,578 to 4,237 square feet ranging in sales price from $625,000 to $1,103,000. The homes that sold spent an average of 60 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: As of July 7, 2008 there were 37 detached single family homes for sale in Windemere of San Ramon CA. The least expensive single family home b... 07/07/2008

Gale Ranch Market Snapshot July 7, 2008 - Three detached single family homes for sale in Gale Ranch actually sold in the month of June 2008. The median sales price of Gale Ranch homes was $1,005,000 for the month of June. All were spacious single family homes with 2,406 to 3,850 square feet ranging in selling price from $845,000 to $1,325,000. These homes spent an average of 55 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 details on these three properties below: Home Sales volume and home sales activity is UP in Gale Ranch since my last report! There are currently 9 single family detached homes in Gale Ranch pending sale. Median listing price of these nine homes... 07/07/2008

The Bridges Market Snapshot July 7, 2008 -  Sales activity is up on homes for sale in San Ramon CA and in  Bridges San Ramon CA! There are currently six single family homes pending sale with a median price of $1,280,000, although the listed prices range from $799,500 to $1,574,950. 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. Three home sales closed during the month of June in The Bridges. The median home price in The Bridges of San Ramon CA was $1,200,000 for the month of June 2008. The low price for single family detached home sold was $1,200,000 for a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a reported 2,970 square feet. On the high end, a sale for $1,300,000 for a 3,472 square foot home with f... 07/07/2008

The June 2008 median home price in San Ramon CA was $814,394 for single family detached homes. There were 52 home sales of single family detached homes in San Ramon CA, the highest priced home sold for $1,570,000, the lowest price home sold for $510,000. The average selling price of detached single family homes for June 2008 in San Ramon California was $840,908. Your San Ramon California real estate market update written July 7, 2008. These homes were on the market an average of 50 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 102 single family detached homes pending sale in San Ramon CA. The listing prices of these homes ranges from $459,900 to $1,875,000 and the median home price for ... 07/07/2008

I admit to having a great many San Ramon CA Faves. There are so many fun things to do in San Ramon CA . The San Ramon Summer Concert Series in San Ramon's Central Park are fun and admission is free! The concerts are Sundays at 5:30 pm at the San Ramon Central Park at 12501 Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. Pack up a blanket or lawn chairs, bring and enjoy a relaxing summer evening in the park with friends & neighbors. Wine, beer, soda and ice cream will be available for purchase. Sponsored byu the City of San Ramon and the San Ramon Arts Foundation. Click here to receive monthly San Ramon CA real estate market updates Click here to request a current list of homes for sale in San Ramon July 13th, The Backburners July 20th, California Dreamin' July 27th, Evolution August 3rd, The Sun Kings ... 07/06/2008

Tomorrow is the 4th of July and it's time to come out and celebrate with us the City's 25th Anniversary.  Come one come all and celebrate tomorrow. The City of San Ramon celebrated its 25th anniversary of incorporation on July 1st, 2008.  Twenty-five years ago, the voters of the then sleepy village of San Ramon voted to incorporate effective July 1st, 1983.  The entire community will celebrate with an anniversary party at the City's Star Spangled Spectacular tomorrow at Central Park. Attendees will enjoy a special edition fireworks display along with music, food and fun in the park. The resulting impacts of the hard work and dedication of our "pioneers" of incorporation are most evident today as our beautiful City has evolved into one of the best places to live and work in America.  Fro... 07/03/2008

4th of July Celebrations are running close and I am sure your families would like to know what is going on the your county.  Here is the latest for the Cities of San Ramon, Danville, Pleasant Hill and Antioch. San Ramon:  Friday July 4, Star-Spangled Spectacular, San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. 5 to 10 p.m., Live bands and fireworks after sunset.  Info: www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us.  Danville:  March For The Fourth, Danville's 4th of July Parade, Friday July 4, 9am - 12:30pm on Hartz Avenue.   Info: http://www.kiwanis-srv.org/parade.asp Pleasant Hill:  Friday July 4, Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown and Pleasant Hill Park. 5k run, parade, fun and games - all starting at 8am. Fireworks at 9:10pm.  Info: http://www.phjuly4.com/.   Antioch:  Antioch's 10th Annual 4th of July Ce... 07/02/2008

Come out and celebrate with the city of San Ramon. It's the 25th anniversary of San Ramon's incorporation as well as our nation's birthday on July 4th. The celebration kicks off at 5:00 pm at the San Ramon Central Park at 12501 Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon. Bring your lawn chairs and come out with friends and neighbors for this fun event. The evening's theme is "Star Spangled Spectacular" and entertainment will include performances by the San Ramon Symphonic Bank, David Martin's House Party band and an amazing fireworks show choreographed to music played on KKIQ 101.7 Click here to receive monthly San Ramon CA real estate market updates Click here to request a current list of homes for sale in San Ramon San Ramon CA is a lovely place to live. If you are interested in more information ... 06/30/2008

    Empire Realty Associates supports the American Cancer Society Relay for Life (tm) for the Third Year Realtor Angela Fitzgerald and Empire Realty Partner, Tracy Pisenti (shown) are leading the team at Empire this year.  Empire Realty Associates has been the number one local fundraising team for Relay for Life for the past 2 years. Personally touching the community- Tracy Pisenti "Having recently lost my father and grandmother to cancer, and being a cancer survivor myself, Relay for Life is a wonderful time to honor their memories," says Pisenti. "It is also a time to celebrate life and to do what I can to help raise money toward cancer research and support." My comments and thoughts about this year's event: I will be on hand for the weekend's events.  This year, it's even more import... 06/28/2008

It's no secret that people like Warren Buffet and Donald Trump are actively involved in purchasing as much real estate as possible right now. Buyers need to understand that like Buffet and Trump, the smartest people in the real estate business are contrarians. They sell when prices increase and buy when prices are going down. This may be a little difficult for some buyers to grasp since it is exactly opposite to how most consumers behave. When prices increase, buyers stampede to buy property to capitalize on the increases. Of course, when markets fall, those who bought at or near the peak are generally the ones who are stuck with properties that are not worth what they paid. As one economist put it, "I know it's time to get out of the real estate market when my manicurist and the man wh... 06/27/2008

The #1 topic of conversation at open houses in San Ramon and Danville is the highly ranked San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD), their schools and API* scores. Other than lifestyle, schools are THE main attraction to incoming relocation buyers in San Ramon and Danville CA. Sometimes I think rather than connecting home buyers and home sellers, I'm connecting students with a desk in the best classrooms! The state goal for all schools is an 800 API. Only 31% of all schools in California meet that goal. Less than 15% of all high schools state-wide meet the goal. All SRVUSD schools, including the high schools meet the goal. Northern California is home to many leading employers including a large number of technology companies staffed with highly educated, highly compensated indiv... 06/27/2008

For those of you looking for information on homes associated with a school that performs well on the standardized tests you'll find the information below useful. If you are buying a 2000 sqft, detached, 4 bedroom home and want to know where's the best buy on $/sqft/API basis this will help you compare school districts (based on recent closings): City Cost sqft API Elementary Sch $/SQFT/API Union City $ 660,000 2070 895 Delaine Eastin 0.36 San Ramon $ 722,000 2027 961 Hidden Hills 0.37 Pleasanton $ 748,000 2014 961 Mohr 0.39 Danville $ 782,500 2080 936 Greenbrook 0.40 San Ramon $ 750,000 2025 897 Walt Disney 0.41 Pleasanton $ 790,000 2047 922 Walnut Grove 0.42 Fremont $ 761,000 1958 921 Parkmont 0.42 Fremont $ 858,000 2110 957 Forest Park 0.42 San Ramon $ 918,075 2200 881 Twin Creeks 0.4... 06/24/2008

June 23, 2008 - 19 Short Sales in San Ramon CA sold and closed during the period from March 1, 2008 through June 23, 2008, Thirteen were single family homes and six were condos and townhouses. ·         Thirteen detached single family homes sold from a low of $559,500 to a high of $1,850,000. The median sale price of short sales in San Ramon CA is $840,000 for single family homes after an average 111 days on the market. ·         Six attached homes including townhouses and condos sold from a low of $333,000 for a high of $590,000. The median sale price of short sales in San Ramon CA is $397,500 for attached homes after an average 143 days on the market. Of note: The homes that sold below median sale price all had two bedrooms and the homes that sold above median sale price all had three... 06/23/2008

June 23, 2008 - 32 REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA sold and closed during the period from March 1, 2008 through June 23, 2008, Nineteen were single family homes and thirteen were condos and townhouses. ·         The nineteen detached single family homes that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $390,000** and a high sales price of $925,000. (The lowest priced home at $390,000 is located in Sunny Glen, a 55+ community) The median sales price for foreclosed home sales in San Ramon for this period is $673,000. ·         The thirteen attached homes (including condos and townhouses) that were REO Bank Owned Foreclosures in San Ramon CA had a low sales price of $300,000 (for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath) and a high sales price of $557,500. The median sa... 06/23/2008

check out this new great deal in San Ramon   40350139  $929,900 3936 JAMIE PL, San Ramon asking $222.68/sqft it's Bank Owned. This will go fast. 4176 living sqft lot 10,342 5 bedrooms/ 3.5 baths.  It looks great inside. Take a look and if you like it call me to put in an offer. This will go fast.  06/23/2008

San Ramon 4th of July "Star Spangled Spectacular" @ San Ramon Central Park Friday, July 4 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Celebrate our nation's Birthday and the 25th anniversary of San Ramon's incorporation as a City at the Star Spangled Spectacular. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy an exceptional evening. Entertainment will include performances by the San Ramon Symphonic Band, David Martin's House Party band and an amazing firework show choreographed to music played on KKIQ 101.7. Please NO alcohol, dogs, fireworks or barbecues. Parking $10 per car. 06/22/2008

Bob & Margaret Combs | J Rockcliff Realtors | 925-736-3736 3572 Sandalford Way, San Ramon, CA Upgraded Windermere home at a great value, no expense spared! 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $928,500 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 3,223 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 5,488 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION 4 Bed 3 Bath + Bonus Room, with a 3 car garage , 175K in upgrades, backs to dedicated open space, bed and bath downstairs, granite counters with backsplash, upgraded cabinets, wine cooler and recessed lighting, designer paint,professionally landscaped to many upgrades to list. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Tile floor Family room Living ... 06/21/2008

C.A.R. initially opposed AB 2678 (Núñez) because it would have required, among other things, that all homes and commercial property in California have an energy audit at point-of-sale, and that mandatory energy efficiency investments be made prior to the sale of the property. C.A.R. supports energy conservation but opposes point-of-sale requirements because they are ineffective and could add to the cost and complexity of purchasing a home.  After thousands of REALTORS® called their legislators in opposition to the inspection requirement the bill's author amended AB 2678 to remove the point-of-sale provision. The bill was further amended at C.A.R.'s request, to ensure that energy audits or improvements are not required as a condition of sale. With these changes, C.A.R. now supports AB 26... 06/20/2008